Laura Warren Senior Vice President, General Counsel | Chicago Fire FC Website
Laura Warren Senior Vice President, General Counsel | Chicago Fire FC Website
Chicago Fire FC is preparing for an away match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 5. This will be their 20th game of the season. The team is looking to avenge a previous loss to Cincinnati and comes into the match with confidence following a recent 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC.
The Chicago team, also known as the Men in Red, currently sits eighth in the Eastern Conference after moving up two places thanks to goals from Philip Zinkernagel, Brian Gutiérrez, and Hugo Cuypers. Their opponent, FC Cincinnati, trails only one point behind Philadelphia Union in the Supporters' Shield standings. Cincinnati recently secured a 2-1 win over Orlando City SC with Brazilian midfielder Evander scoring twice.
In their last encounter on April 19, Cincinnati defeated Chicago 3-2. However, Chicago won their most recent visit to TQL Stadium with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Chicago's performance this season includes six road wins. They aim to add another by defeating second-place Cincinnati. Their strategy involves maintaining possession and exploiting defensive gaps, which proved successful against Charlotte FC.
Defender Jonathan Dean has been highlighted for his strong performances and leadership qualities on the field. He played a crucial role in the team's recent success by applying pressure and contributing assists.
Forward Hugo Cuypers scored his third game-winning goal of the year against Charlotte FC, while Philip Zinckernagel has made significant contributions with both goals and assists this season.
The match between Chicago Fire FC (8-7-4) and FC Cincinnati (12-5-3) will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be available globally on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV and locally through wlsam.com and Que Buena Fire via the Uforia app.