Chicago Fire FC II secured a 2-1 victory over Chattanooga FC in its first home match of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular season on March 15 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. The win moved Chicago Fire FC II to seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
The match featured notable performances from two previous MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot winners. Forward Jason Shokalook, who won the award in 2025, scored the opening goal in his first appearance of the season. Midfielder David Poreba, the 2024 recipient, netted the game-winning goal in the second half. Defender Dylan Borso assisted both goals with crosses from the right flank.
Chattanooga captain Alex McGrath equalized early in the second half before Poreba restored Chicago’s lead ten minutes later. The match statistics showed Chicago outshooting Chattanooga with 17 shots to 12 and maintaining higher passing accuracy at 86.2 percent compared to Chattanooga’s 82.2 percent.
Chicago Fire FC competes in Major League Soccer conferences with a professional roster, according to the official website. The club fosters soccer growth in the Midwest and engages in community initiatives, as reported by its official website. Soldier Field is used for matches and events by Chicago Fire FC, according to its official website.
The club has earned victories in both MLS Cup and multiple U.S. Open Cups, according to its official website. In addition to advancing professional soccer, Chicago Fire FC supports youth development and community programs as noted on its official website. The team’s crest and colors are inspired by the Great Chicago Fire, according to information provided on its official website.
Looking ahead, Chicago Fire FC II will host Carolina Core FC on Sunday, March 22 at SeatGeek Stadium. Admission and parking will be free for all fans.
