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    CHI
    Chicago Fire FCChicagoCHI
    5-2-3, 17 PTS
    2
    5-2-3, 17 PTS
    FT
    CIN
    FC CincinnatiCincinnatiCIN
    4-3-4, 15 PTS
    3
    4-3-4, 15 PTS
    Hugo Cuypers - 16', 28'
    Evander - 24', 31', 90'+7' Pen
    Kyle Smith - 56'

    Chicago v Cincinnati

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    • Recap
    • Commentary

    Formations & Lineups

    Soccer pitch
    Cuypers
    9
    2
    Haile-Selassie
    7
    Lod
    17
    Zinckernagel
    11
    Saletros
    6
    Dje Tah
    42
    Gutman
    15
    Dean
    24
    Mbokazi
    4
    Elliott
    3
    Brady
    1
    Substitutions
    #19J. Bamba
    #17R. Lod
    59'
    #20J. Shokalook
    #24J. Dean
    90'+8'
    Bench
    #16J. Waterman
    #12P. Dithejane
    #22M. Pineda
    #14V. Radojevic
    #35S. Oregel
    #27D. Borso
    #44J. Cohen
    Soccer pitch
    Denkey
    9
    Mboma Dem
    17
    Evander
    10
    3
    Ramirez
    29
    Anunga
    27
    Valenzuela
    22
    Bucha
    20
    Gidi
    11
    Chirila
    88
    Smith
    24
    Celentano
    18
    Substitutions
    #4N. Hagglund
    #27T. Anunga
    45'
    #21M. Miazga
    #22G. Valenzuela
    66'
    #16T. Barlow
    #17K. Mboma Dem
    77'
    #99A. Jabbari
    #9K. Denkey
    77'
    #55A. Lajhar
    #29B. Ramirez
    88'
    90'
    Bench
    #66E. Echenique
    #3G. Flores
    #37S. Jimenez
    #13E. Louro

    Match Leaders

    CHICIN
    Total Shots
    9
    9
    H. CuypersF
    5 SOG, 2 G
    9
    Total Shots
    10
    6
    EvanderM
    3 SOG, 3 G
    6
    Accurate Passes
    3
    56
    J. ElliottD
    68 PASS
    56
    Accurate Passes
    88
    66
    A. ChirilaD
    76 PASS
    66
    Saves
    1
    1
    C. BradyG
    3 GA
    1
    Saves
    18
    8
    R. CelentanoG
    2 GA
    8

    Game Information

    Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Referee:Joseph Dickerson

    Evander hat trick gives Cincy thrilling win over Chicago

    Evander scored three goals, his first career hat trick in MLS, and Roman Celentano had eight saves Saturday night to help for FC Cincinnati beat the Chicago Fire 3-2.
    May 3, 2026, 12:53 pm - ESPN News Services

    Match Timeline

    CHICHI
    KOHTFT
    CINCIN

    Team Stats

    CHI
    CIN

    56%

    Possession

    44%

    10

    Shots on Goal

    4

    33

    Shots

    10

    12

    Fouls Committed

    5

    1

    Yellow Cards

    3

    0

    Red Cards

    1

    10

    Corners Won

    1

    1

    Saves

    8

    Data is currently unavailable.

    Head-To-Head

    CHI
    CHI
    Last 5 Matchups
    CIN
    CIN
    3
    2026 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ CIN
    3
    1
    2025 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ CIN
    2
    2
    2025 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ CHI
    3
    1
    2024 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ CIN
    0
    1
    2024 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ CHI
    2

    MLS Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    Nashville SC342383+4677
    Inter Miami CF3416126+2160
    New England Revolution3418412+858
    Chicago Fire FC3416711+1055
    Charlotte FC3415910+1554
    Philadelphia Union3414812+1450
    Columbus Crew3414515+747
    Orlando City SC3413714-1546
    FC Cincinnati34121012-846
    Red Bull New York3412616-1442
    New York City FC34101212+442
    Toronto FC3491213-1539
    Atlanta United FC349619-1733
    D.C. United3471215-2233
    CF Montréal346820-3226
    Full Table

    MLS News

    Sources: San Jose Earthquakes sold for $625 million to Heath Freeman

    Sources: San Jose Earthquakes sold for $625 million to Heath Freeman

    Alden Global Capital co-founder Heath Freeman is purchasing the San Jose Earthquakes from John Fisher, following MLS owners' approval of the sale Thursday.

    13h

    South Africa need to start Mbokazi in next AFCON qualifier against Kenya

    South Africa need to start Mbokazi in next AFCON qualifier against Kenya

    After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

    1d

    Messi to play in Argentina Jan. 19 for Inter Miami-River friendly

    Messi to play in Argentina Jan. 19 for Inter Miami-River friendly

    Lionel Messi will return to play at Estadio Monumental on Jan. 19 when Inter Miami travel to Buenos Aires to play River Plate.

    20h

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