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Fire advance in Wild Card, top-seed Union up next

The Chicago Fire kicked off the 2025 MLS playoffs with an impressive win over Orlando City in the Eastern Conference Wild Card game to advance to a series against the Philadelphia Union.
Oct 23, 2025, 04:01 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Chicago Fire FC
Orlando City SC
  • KO
  • 45
  • HT
  • 48
  • 56
  • 56
  • 58
  • 67
  • 69
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 81
  • 86
  • 89
  • 90
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 3, Orlando City SC 1.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 3, Orlando City SC 1.
90'+6'
Attempt saved. Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Pedro Gallese (Orlando City SC). Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
Match Stats
CHIORL
Possession
51.9%
48.151.9
48.1%
Shots on Goal
9
4
Shot Attempts
24
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Corner Kicks
3
3
Saves
3
5