Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City SC, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSHugo Cuypers scores late to help Fire tie Orlando City
Hugo Cuypers scored in the second half to help the host Chicago Fire rally for a 1-1 draw against Orlando City on Wednesday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 2': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 2': Robin Jansson (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 4': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City SC 1. Facundo Torres (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 7': David Brekalo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 9': David Brekalo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC).
- 10': Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 12': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 12': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Arnaud Souquet replaces Andrew Gutman because of an injury.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Dean with a cross.
- 13': Foul by Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City SC).
- 13': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': César Araújo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 18': Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arnaud Souquet.
- 18': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside.
- 18': Offside, Orlando City SC. Facundo Torres is caught offside.
- 20': Attempt missed. Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jonathan Dean.
- 21': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 24': Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Mauricio Pineda.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Facundo Torres (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Robin Jansson.
- 25': Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Rafael Czichos.
- 26': Attempt missed. Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left.
- 29': Attempt saved. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kellyn Acosta.
- 31': Attempt missed. Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a fast break.
- 32': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Facundo Torres.
- 32': Attempt missed. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Kellyn Acosta with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 34': Luis Muriel (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Offside, Orlando City SC. Facundo Torres is caught offside.
- 37': Attempt missed. Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 37': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 42': Attempt saved. Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 42': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Pedro Gallese.
- 43': Attempt missed. Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 44': César Araújo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45': César Araújo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Facundo Torres (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Iván Angulo.
- 45'+2': Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 45'+5': Foul by Robin Jansson (Orlando City SC).
- 45'+5': Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+6': Robin Jansson (Orlando City SC) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City SC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City SC 1.
- 47': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jonathan Dean.
- 47': Foul by Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 47': Martín Ojeda (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 49': Luis Muriel (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Hand ball by Martín Ojeda (Orlando City SC).
- 51': Foul by David Brekalo (Orlando City SC).
- 51': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Wilder Cartagena.
- 54': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 54': Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Federico Navarro.
- 59': Delay in match because of an injury Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 61': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 61': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Fabian Herbers replaces Federico Navarro because of an injury.
- 61': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Tom Barlow.
- 64': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Dagur Thórhallsson.
- 64': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie is caught offside.
- 65': César Araújo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 67': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by David Brekalo.
- 70': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, Orlando City SC 1. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arnaud Souquet.
- 72': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Georgios Koutsias replaces Hugo Cuypers.
- 72': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Gastón Giménez replaces Kellyn Acosta.
- 73': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie is caught offside.
- 74': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 74': Nicolás Lodeiro (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 75': Attempt missed. Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 77': Attempt saved. Luis Muriel (Orlando City SC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Facundo Torres with a cross.
- 79': Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 79': Substitution, Orlando City SC. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel.
- 79': Substitution, Orlando City SC. Rafael Santos replaces Martín Ojeda.
- 82': Offside, Orlando City SC. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside.
- 84': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by David Brekalo.
- 85': Attempt missed. Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie with a cross following a corner.
- 85': Attempt missed. Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Rafael Czichos following a corner.
- 85': Attempt missed. Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Foul by Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC).
- 86': Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Nicolás Lodeiro (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Iván Angulo.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rafael Santos.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+2': Rafael Santos (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Orlando City SC. Kyle Smith replaces Dagur Thórhallsson.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Orlando City SC. Jeorgio Kocevski replaces Facundo Torres.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Orlando City SC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Orlando City SC 1.
Statistics
 ORL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 51.3 | Possession | 48.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 431 | Accurate Passes | 396 |
| 515 | Passes | 475 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 9 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 52 | Long Balls | 40 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 19 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 21 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 11,372
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 11,372
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Columbus Crew | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Atlanta United FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 4 | Carlos Terán |
| 5 | Rafael Czichos |
| 22 | Mauricio Pineda |
| 15 | Andrew Gutman |
| 24 | Jonathan Dean  |
| 31 | Federico Navarro |
| 23 | Kellyn Acosta |
| 17 | Brian Gutiérrez |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 12 | Tom Barlow |
Orlando City SC (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gallese (GK) |
| 16 | Wilder Cartagena |
| 6 | Robin Jansson |
| 4 | David Brekalo |
| 14 | Nicolás Lodeiro |
| 5 | César Araujo |
| 10 | Facundo Torres |
| 17 | Dagur Thórhallsson |
| 9 | Luis Muriel |
| 11 | Martín Ojeda |
| 77 | Iván Angulo |
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