Chicago Fire FC - March 27, 2026

FIRE WIRE | Heating Up & Getting Called Up

Match Recap | Hugo Cuypers Scores in Fourth Straight Match to defeat Philadelphia Union 2-1 at Subaru Park

Chicago Fire FC earned a 2-1 road victory against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon at Subaru Park.

Forward Hugo Cuypers scored in a fourth consecutive match, assisted by defender Andrew Gutman in his first appearance of 2026. Winger Jonathan Bamba finished a cross from Robin Lod to tally his second game-winning goal of the year.

Hugo Cuypers Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 5

Chicago Fire FC forward Hugo Cuypers was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 5 following his goal-scoring performance in Saturday's 2-1 victory draw against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.

The Belgian striker earned his first appearance on the MLS Team of the Matchday in 2026 following his opening goal in first half stoppage time. Defender Andrew Gutman got on the end of a deflected ball from Robin Lod on the left wing, then sent a perfect cross for Cuypers to head past Union goalkeeper Andre Blake. He later went on to record a secondary assist in Jonathan Bamba’s game-winning goal – only his second game-winning assist in league play.

Chicago Fire FC Defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi Named to South Africa National Team Roster for March International Window

Chicago Fire FC defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was named to the South Africa National Team roster for the upcoming FIFA international window.

The Bafana Bafana, led by head coach Hugo Broos, will play two friendly matches during the March window, hosting Panama twice in South Africa. The two teams will face off at 12:00 p.m. CT on Friday, March 27, at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, before meeting again at 1:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 31, at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

2027 MLS Sprint Season to Launch Major League Soccer’s Transition into New Era

Major League Soccer announced details of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, the MLS season that will launch Major League Soccer’s transition into its new summer-to-spring calendar, as the league aligns its schedule with the world’s top soccer leagues.

The Sprint Season will see each MLS team play 14 regular season games from February to April. Regular season matches will consist of intra-conference play with teams facing each of their 14 conference opponents once - seven matches at home and seven matches away.

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Chicago Fire FC Defender Joel Waterman Called Up to Canada Men’s National Team for March International Window

Chicago Fire FC defender Joel Waterman has been called up by the Canada Men’s National Team for training camp during the FIFA International Window in March.

Jesse Marsch’s squad will play two international friendly matches during the international window, both at BMO Field in Toronto. Canada will take on Iceland at 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 28, before facing Tunisia at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 31.

Chris Brady Called Up to U.S. Men’s National Team for March International Window

Chicago Fire FC and U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady was called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team for training camp during the FIFA International Window in March.

The U.S. squad led by Mauricio Pochettino will play two friendly matches, both at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. The USMNT will kick off the international window first facing Belgium at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 28, before taking on Portugal at 6:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 31.

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