Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
Who won Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Chicago Fire 2 Charlotte 1, full time in Major League Soccer. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score, which landed.
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Chicago Fire 2–1 Charlotte
Chicago Fire got the job done at home, with a brace from their standout attacker enough to see off Charlotte despite going a goal down inside eighteen minutes. It was a performance built on desire and the basics, not pretty football.
Our pick
Chicago Fire to win
Result
2:1CHI v CHL
Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1 at home.
3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Assist: Idan Toklomati
Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte: One Man Does the Damage as Fire Hold Firm at Home
Chicago Fire got the job done at home, with a brace from their standout attacker enough to see off Charlotte despite going a goal down inside eighteen minutes. It was a performance built on desire and the basics, not pretty football.
Read full report →- 18'assist: Idan ToklomatiPep Biel
- 20'Right foot shot
Robert Lewandowski - 59'Foul
Joel Waterman - 68'Right foot shotRobert Lewandowski
- 69'off: Harry Toffolo
David Schnegg - 86'off: Luca de la Torre
Brandt Bronico - 86'off: Idan Toklomati
Archie Goodwin - 90+5'ArgumentRobert Lewandowski
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Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings in this conference.
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 39 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 36 |
| 4 | New England | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 34 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 31 |
| 7 | New York City | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27 |
| 8 | New York RB | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26 |
What was the final score of Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
The match finished 2-1 to Chicago Fire.
Who won Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Chicago Fire won the match 2-1.
When did Chicago Fire vs Charlotte take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1 in MLS play, landing our model's 55% pick for a Fire win. Both teams scored, extending Chicago's recent pattern; the hosts had won two of their last five outings while Charlotte arrived winless in four. Our model had flagged both sides finding the net in four of five for Chicago and three of five for Charlotte, a tendency that held through the final whistle. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result kept Chicago Fire in fourth place with 3 additional points, consolidating their mid-table standing. Charlotte remained seventh, their recent collapse continuing; the loss extended their winless streak to 4 matches in their last 5 outings. Fire's inconsistent season showed another upturn, while Charlotte's defensive record of 20% clean sheets underscored their structural vulnerabilities.
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