Chicago City Wire

Chicago Fire FC and Inter Miami CF ended their match in a goalless draw at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with a record-breaking attendance of 62,358. The clean sheet was Chicago Fire's first this season, bringing their record to 3-2-3 with 12 points, while Inter Miami CF remained unbeaten at 4-0-3, gathering 15 points.

The match was marked by a tense first half, featuring five yellow cards. Notably, Lionel Messi almost broke the deadlock with a free kick in the 63rd minute and a shot off the post in the 86th minute. Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady made a critical save to deny Messi's free kick, and later Jonathan Bamba also saw his chance saved by Miami's goalkeeper, Oscar Ustari.

The match concluded with both teams sharing the points. "It was a tough game," Lionel Messi noted. Chicago Fire's next match is against FC Cincinnati on April 19 at Soldier Field, available for viewing globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and locally in both English and Spanish.

The event at Soldier Field not only set a new attendance record but also showcased key performances from both teams. Chris Brady earned his first clean sheet, Omari Glasgow filled in effectively as right back, and new signing Dje D’Avilla debuted late in the game. Chicago will use the momentum from this draw as they head into their next match.

Organizers recorded the attendance at 62,358, the largest in Chicago Fire FC history, surpassing the previous record set in October 2023. The match report highlighted by the team reflects an evenly contested affair both in physicality and possession.