Charlotte vs Chicago Fire — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2024

CharlotteEastern Conference · 4.

3 OCT

4:3

Chicago FireEastern Conference · 5.

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal8'

Karol Świderski (assist: Pep Biel) · Shot 1-0

Goal25'

· Header 1-1

GOAL

AST

Goal30'

Júnior Urso (assist: Pep Biel) · Header 2-1

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Karol Świderski (assist: Nathan Byrne) · Shot 3-1

Goal58'

· Shot 4-1

GOAL

AST

Goal67'

Kellyn Acosta (assist: Federico Navarro) 4-2

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Tom Barlow (assist: Chris Mueller) 4-3

Expected goals (xG)

CharlottexGChicago Fire

2.931.55

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TV stations

International

Bet365

Venue

Bank of America StadiumCharlotte · 75,525 seats

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Conditions

Weatherscattered clouds
RefereeSergii Boiko
1st AssistantIan McKay
2nd AssistantMichael Nickerson
4th OfficialTori Penso

Pressure index

CharlotteChicago Fire

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal8'

Karol Świderski (assist: Pep Biel) · Shot 1-0

PLAYER

Yellow card16'

Liel Abada

Goal25'

· Header 1-1

GOAL

AST

Goal30'

Júnior Urso (assist: Pep Biel) · Header 2-1

OUT

Substitution34'

In: Tobias Salquist · Out: Wyatt Omsberg

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Karol Świderski (assist: Nathan Byrne) · Shot 3-1

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Justin Reynolds · Out: Arnaud Souquet

Goal58'

· Shot 4-1

OUT

Substitution59'

In: Chris Mueller · Out: Fabian Herbers

OUT

Substitution59'

In: Tom Barlow · Out: Georgios Koutsias

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Federico Navarro · Out: Gastón Giménez

PLAYER

Yellow card64'

Federico Navarro

GOAL

AST

Goal67'

Kellyn Acosta (assist: Federico Navarro) 4-2

PLAYER

Yellow card69'

Karol Świderski

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Patrick Agyemang · Out: Karol Świderski

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Djibril Diani · Out: Júnior Urso

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Kerwin Vargas · Out: Liel Abada

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Sander Krabbendam · Out: Pep Biel

OUT

Substitution88'

In: Iuri Tavares · Out: Brandt Bronico

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Tom Barlow (assist: Chris Mueller) 4-3

PLAYER

Yellow card90'

Kristijan Kahlina

Ball positions

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Commentary

And that's it. The match concludes - Charlotte FC triumphs with 4, beating Chicago Fire FC who scored 3.
90+7′The second half concludes with Charlotte FC leading 4-3 against Chicago Fire FC.
90+6′Offside called against Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang is in an offside position.
90+3′Kristijan Kahlina of Charlotte FC has been awarded a yellow card.
90+3′Score! Charlotte FC leads 4-3 against Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow of Chicago Fire FC strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the left corner. The assist came from Chris Mueller after a rapid counterattack.
90+3′New attacking attempt. Chris Mueller - Chicago Fire FC - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Brian Gutiérrez.
90+1′Opportunity lost. Iuri Tavares of Charlotte FC nearly scores with a header from just a few meters away from the goal. The assist was provided by Jamie Paterson with a cross pass.
90+1′The referee's assistant has declared an additional 4 minutes of playtime.
88′Player switch - Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico is replaced by Iuri Tavares.
87′Missed chance. Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is very close to the goal. The assist was provided by Patrick Agyemang.
85′Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC, forced by Nathan Byrne's defense.
81′Kellyn Acosta of Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.
81′Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC has secured an attacking free kick.
79′Player change - Charlotte FC. Jamie Paterson is coming in for Pep Biel.
78′Nathan Byrne of Charlotte FC has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
78′Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.
76′Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
76′Pep Biel commits a foul - Charlotte FC.
74′Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, forced by Tobias Salquist's defensive action.
74′Attempt stopped. Pep Biel of Charlotte FC tries a left-footed shot from beyond the box but it's thwarted. The assist was by Djibril Diani.
73′Another offensive effort. Tom Barlow of Chicago Fire FC takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the middle of the goal. The assist was by Chris Mueller.
73′Substitution for Charlotte FC: Patrick Agyemang replaces Karol Swiderski.
73′Player swap - Charlotte FC. Djibril Diani comes on to replace Júnior Urso.
73′Player switch - Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is being replaced by Kerwin Vargas.
69′Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC has been handed a yellow card.
67′Score! Charlotte FC leads with 4 against Chicago Fire FC's 2. Kellyn Acosta of Chicago Fire FC strikes with his right foot from beyond the box, sending the ball to the top left corner. The assist was by Federico Navarro.
64′Federico Navarro of Chicago Fire FC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
64′Federico Navarro of Chicago Fire FC has committed a foul.
64′Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC has successfully secured a free kick on the left flank.
64′Player Swap - Chicago Fire FC. Federico Navarro is coming on to replace Gastón Giménez.
62′Another offensive effort. Chris Mueller of Chicago Fire FC takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Brian Gutiérrez.
61′Attempt thwarted. Pep Biel of Charlotte FC takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's stopped. The assist came from Karol Swiderski.
60′Another offensive move. Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist was provided by Gastón Giménez.
59′Player change - Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is coming on to replace Giorgos Koutsias.
59′Player swap - Chicago Fire FC. Fabian Herbers is replaced by Chris Mueller.
58′Score! Charlotte FC 4, Chicago Fire FC 1. Liel Abada of Charlotte FC strikes with his left foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the top left corner. The assist came from Karol Swiderski.
58′Attempt thwarted. Liel Abada of Charlotte FC tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's successfully blocked.
57′Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC has committed a foul.
57′Andrew Privett of Charlotte FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
56′Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC, due to a deflection off Tim Ream.
55′Another offensive effort is underway. Tim Ream of Charlotte FC attempts a header from the left side of the box, but it's deflected in the left corner. The assist was provided by Ashley Westwood.
54′Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, forced by Jonathan Dean.
54′Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, forced by Chris Brady.
54′Another offensive push. Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it's stopped at the very centre of the goal. The assist came from Nathan Byrne.
52′Another offensive effort. Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC takes a shot with his left foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Júnior Urso.
48′Gastón Giménez of Chicago Fire FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
47′Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC has earned a defensive free kick.
47′Liel Abada commits a foul - Charlotte FC.
45′Player swap - Chicago Fire FC. Justin Reynolds is replacing Arnaud Souquet.
45′The second half kicks off with Charlotte FC leading by 3 goals to 1 against Chicago Fire FC.
45+6′The first half concludes with Charlotte FC leading 3-1 against Chicago Fire FC.
45+5′Attempt thwarted. Fabian Herbers of Chicago Fire FC's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is obstructed.
45+5′Attempt thwarted. Fabian Herbers of Chicago Fire FC's right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area is stopped. The assist was provided by Brian Gutiérrez.Penalty
45+4′Jonathan Dean of Chicago Fire FC has secured a defensive free kick.
45+4′Tim Ream of Charlotte FC has committed a foul.
45+2′Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC has committed a foul.
45+2′Arnaud Souquet of Chicago Fire FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
45+1′The referee's assistant has declared an additional 5 minutes of playtime.
45+1′Score! Charlotte FC nets their third, leading Chicago Fire FC 3-1. Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC has headed the ball into the right corner from the middle of the box. The assist came from Nathan Byrne, who delivered a cross.
44′Opportunity squandered. Fabian Herbers of Chicago Fire FC takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sails over the bar. The assist was provided by Brian Gutiérrez.
42′Opportunity squandered. Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but it sails high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by Rafael Czichos.Penalty
42′Attempt thwarted. Giorgos Koutsias of Chicago Fire FC tries a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but it's stopped. The assist was provided by Kellyn Acosta.
40′Opportunity squandered. Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Jonathan Dean with a cross pass.
39′Another offensive push. Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC takes a shot with his left foot from within the six-yard box on the left side, but the goalkeeper manages to save it in the middle of the goal.
39′Pep Biel of Charlotte FC narrowly misses a goal, striking the crossbar with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. The opportunity was set up by Liel Abada, who provided the assist after a rapid counter-attack.Penalty
35′Offside call - Chicago Fire FC. Brian Gutiérrez has been flagged offside.
34′Player swap in progress - Chicago Fire FC. Tobias Salquist is coming on to replace Wyatt Omsberg due to an injury.
34′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
32′Match interruption - Wyatt Omsberg of Chicago Fire FC is injured.
30′Score! Charlotte FC leads 2-1 against Chicago Fire FC. Júnior Urso of Charlotte FC delivers a header from the middle of the box, finding the left corner of the goal. The assist came from Pep Biel.
27′Opportunity squandered. Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box but fails to hit the target. The assist was provided by Ariel Lassiter.
26′Opportunity squandered. Júnior Urso of Charlotte FC nearly scores, with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that just misses the goal. The assist came from Adilson Malanda.
25′Score! Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Fabian Herbers of Chicago Fire FC makes a header from the middle of the box into the right corner.
25′Attempt thwarted. Ariel Lassiter of Chicago Fire FC tries a left-footed shot from the left side of the box but it's stopped. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
23′Júnior Urso of Charlotte FC commits a foul.
23′Ariel Lassiter of Chicago Fire FC has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
20′Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, forced by Chris Brady.
20′Another offensive effort. Pep Biel of Charlotte FC takes a shot with his left foot from beyond the box, but it's thwarted, saved in the upper right corner.
19′Attempt thwarted. Ariel Lassiter of Chicago Fire FC's left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area is obstructed. The assist was provided by Jonathan Dean with a cross.Penalty
18′Attempt thwarted. Pep Biel of Charlotte FC tries a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but it's stopped. The assist was by Liel Abada.
16′Liel Abada of Charlotte FC has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
16′Liel Abada commits a foul - Charlotte FC.
16′Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC has earned an attacking free kick.
15′Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, forced by Chris Brady.
15′Another offensive move. Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC takes a shot with his left foot from the middle of the box, but it is thwarted in the right corner. The assist was by Liel Abada.
13′Missed chance. Pep Biel - Charlotte FC - shot with left foot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assist - Brandt Bronico.
8′It's a goal! Charlotte FC takes the lead, 1-0 against Chicago Fire FC. Karol Swiderski of Charlotte FC strikes with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, sending the ball to the high middle of the net. The assist was provided by Pep Biel.
6′Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC, due to a deflection off Tim Ream.
6′Shot blocked. Jonathan Dean - Chicago Fire FC - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is blocked.
6′Missed chance. Brian Gutiérrez - Chicago Fire FC - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Fabian Herbers.
6′Gastón Giménez of Chicago Fire FC has committed a foul.
6′Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.
3′Júnior Urso of Charlotte FC commits a foul.
3′Fabian Herbers of Chicago Fire FC has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.
1′Offside call against Charlotte FC. Karol Swiderski has been flagged for offside.
The initial half of the match commences..

Match statistics

CHLCHI

Possession and passing

43%Possession57%

85%Pass accuracy85%

411Passes549

346Successful Passes478

60Long Passes48

0Throw-ins4

Attack

19Shots Total18

10Shots On Target7

5Corners3

3Dangerous Attacks8

3Accurate Crosses3

16Attacks12

10 more

16Dribble Attempts12

31Duels Won34

2Offsides1

4Shots Blocked6

16Shots inside the box13

5Shots Off Target5

3Shots outside the box5

56%Successful dribbles67%

9Successful Dribbles8

13Total Crosses19

Defence and discipline

4Saves6

9Tackles12

6Interceptions3

8Fouls5

3Yellow cards1

5Free Kicks8

1 more

8Goal Kicks5

Other

1Hit Woodwork0

1Successful Headers0

1Assists0

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

S. BoikoPer-match averages this season · 22 matches · career: 74

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.00	2.18	1.82	4.08
Red cards	0.18	0.14	0.05	0.14
Second yellows	0.09	0.05	0.05	0.18
Penalties	0.18	0.09	0.09	0.36

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

CharlottexGChicago Fire

2.931.55

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

4.292.62

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.931.55

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

2.921.39

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.010.15

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.010.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.130.70

Expected Goals Against (xGA)

1.552.93

Starting XI

Chicago FireFormation: 3-5-2

Frank Klopas

CharlotteFormation: 4-2-3-1

Dean Smith

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Charlotte — bench

Chicago Fire — bench

Player statistics

Charlotte starters then subs, by rating

Pep Biel#10 · Midfielder · 79′8.4

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 2
Shots: 6
Shots on target: 1
Expected goals (xG): 0.51
xGoT: 0.14
Hit woodwork: 1

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 22/26
Pass accuracy: 85%
Key passes: 2
Passes in final third: 4
Crosses (accurate/total): 0/4
Long balls (won/total): 2/2

Possession & duels

Touches: 51
Duels (won/total): 5/9
Dribbles (won/attempted): 5/6
Possession lost: 13
Ball recoveries: 2

Defence

Tackles: 0
Interceptions: 1
Blocked shots: 3
Dribbled past: 2

Discipline

Fouls: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Javier Casas🩹 injury · Unknown Injury	injury · Unknown Injury	18 Oct 2024
Chase Gasper🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	5 Jun 2025
Andrew Gutman🩹 injury · Leg Injury	injury · Leg Injury	18 Feb 2025
Maren Haile-Selassie🟥 suspended · Special Leave	suspended · Special Leave	15 Oct 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Charlotte	1.6161.92%	1.5763.69%
Draw	4.2023.81%	4.3023.26%
Chicago Fire	5.0020%	5.1019.61%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Charlotte or Draw	1.1685.76%	1.1785.47%
Charlotte or Chicago Fire	1.2281.83%	1.2281.97%
Draw or Chicago Fire	2.2544.44%	2.3043.48%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1785.47%
0–1 goals	–	5.0020%
3+ goals	1.6062.5%	1.6162.11%
0–2 goals	2.3043.48%	2.2344.84%
4+ goals	–	2.5539.22%
0–3 goals	–	1.4768.03%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Charlotte	2.1047.62%	2.0848.08%
Draw	2.4041.67%	2.4540.82%
Chicago Fire	5.0020%	4.6021.74%

Outcome	bet365
CHL → CHL	2.5040%
CHL → X	15.006.67%
CHL → CHI	34.002.94%
X → CHL	4.5022.22%
X → X	6.5015.38%
X → CHI	11.009.09%
CHI → CHL	19.005.26%
CHI → X	15.006.67%
CHI → CHI	8.5011.76%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.5022.22%
6 - 8	3.1032.26%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	9.0011.11%
Over 14	11.009.09%

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