Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire FC, 2025 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
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4 - 2
4 - 2
Defensive breakdowns doom Fire in 4-2 loss to Rossi, Crew
Diego Rossi scored twice in a span of six minutes in the middle of the match as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Chicago Fire 4-2 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Hand ball by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
- 7': Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 7': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 8': Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Yevhen Cheberko.
- 13': Goal! Columbus Crew 0, Chicago Fire FC 1. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba following a fast break.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 16': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Dylan Chambost.
- 17': Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 19': Goal! Columbus Crew 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 22': Goal! Columbus Crew 1, Chicago Fire FC 2. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba with a through ball.
- 25': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman is caught offside.
- 26': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 29': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 29': Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba with a cross.
- 33': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 33': Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
- 34': Attempt missed. Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Dylan Chambost with a cross following a corner.
- 37': Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Own Goal by Carlos Terán, Chicago Fire FC. Columbus Crew 2, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 39': Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 39': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 42': Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Moreira.
- 42': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 43': Hand ball by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 44': Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 44': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba with a cross.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Goal! Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire FC 2. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Steven Moreira with a cross.
- 45'+3': Foul by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew).
- 45'+3': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 45': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers.
- 47': Foul by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew).
- 47': Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Farsi with a cross.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Max Arfsten.
- 49': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
- 50': Goal! Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire FC 2. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Malte Amundsen.
- 52': Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Farsi with a cross.
- 52': Attempt missed. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jacen Russell-Rowe.
- 53': Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sean Zawadzki.
- 55': Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 56': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 56': Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 58': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe.
- 60': Foul by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew).
- 60': Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba following a fast break.
- 62': Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 63': Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Rossi.
- 63': Offside, Columbus Crew. Sean Zawadzki is caught offside.
- 63': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 65': VAR Decision: No Goal Columbus Crew 4-2 Chicago Fire FC.
- 68': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Sergio Oregel.
- 68': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Philip Zinckernagel.
- 70': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 70': Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 70': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Rossi.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 76': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 76': Foul by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew).
- 77': Attempt saved. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Dean with a cross.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
- 79': Attempt saved. Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 80': Foul by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew).
- 80': Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Foul by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew).
- 80': Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 82': Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Mohamed Farsi.
- 84': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 87': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Jack Elliott is caught offside.
- 88': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 88': Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
- 90'+4': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Hand ball by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 0': Match ends, Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire FC 2.
Statistics
 CHI |
CLB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 43.2 | Possession | 56.8 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 378 | Accurate Passes | 511 |
| 448 | Passes | 581 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 9 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.6 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 33 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 17 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Lower.com Field
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 20,210
Venue: Lower.com Field
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 20,210
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
Columbus Crew (3-5-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Patrick Schulte (GK) |
| 21 | Yevhen Cheberko |
| 18 | Malte Amundsen |
| 31 | Steven Moreira |
| 25 | Sean Zawadzki |
| 7 | Dylan Chambost |
| 6 | Darlington Nagbe |
| 27 | Maximilian Arfsten |
| 23 | Mohamed Farsi |
| 19 | Jacen Russell-Rowe |
| 10 | Diego Rossi |
Chicago Fire FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 4 | Carlos Terán |
| 15 | Andrew Gutman |
| 24 | Jonathan Dean |
| 17 | Brian Gutiérrez |
| 23 | Kellyn Acosta |
| 35 | Sergio Oregel  |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 19 | Jonathan Bamba |
| 11 | Philip Zinckernagel |
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