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. | |
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 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. | |