Chicago Fire FC suffered a 3-2 loss to FC Cincinnati on May 2nd.

What happened?

The match saw Evander score a hat trick, including a late penalty kick. FC Cincinnati got eight saves from Roman Celentano, many of them coming in the second half after a red card was shown to Kyle Smith in the 55th minute.

Why it matters for Chicago Fire FC

The loss leaves Chicago Fire FC with a 5-3-2 record, earning 17 points. FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, improved to 4-4-3, picking up its first road win in six tries in Major League Soccer play.

What comes next?

Chicago Fire FC will look to bounce back from this loss in their next match. The team's performance will be crucial in determining their position in the league standings. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Date | May 2, 2026 | | Score | 3-2 | | Chicago Fire FC Record | 5-3-2 | | FC Cincinnati Record | 4-4-3 | The match was played at Soldier Field, with FC Cincinnati rallying for a wild win despite being down a man