
D.C. United vs Chicago Fire FC, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSFire, D.C. United end losing streaks in 1-1 draw
D.C. United and the visiting Chicago Fire halted losing streaks as they played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Rafael Czichos.
- 3': Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Christopher McVey (D.C. United).
- 7': Attempt missed. Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Aaron Herrera.
- 8': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside.
- 9': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 9': Attempt missed. Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 11': Foul by Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 11': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC).
- 14': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 14': Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 16': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Christopher McVey (D.C. United).
- 17': Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 19': Attempt saved. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucas Bartlett with a headed pass.
- 20': Foul by Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC).
- 20': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Goal! D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 0. Christopher McVey (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Steven Birnbaum with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 23': Attempt missed. Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Theodore Ku-DiPietro.
- 23': Foul by Jared Stroud (D.C. United).
- 23': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 24': Foul by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United).
- 24': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': 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 Kellyn Acosta.
- 26': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 26': Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Hand ball by Theodore Ku-DiPietro (D.C. United).
- 32': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 32': Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 35': Attempt missed. Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) header from very close range is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Mateusz Klich with a cross following a corner.
- 36': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Foul by Allan Arigoni (Chicago Fire FC).
- 36': Allan Arigoni (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Attempt saved. Christopher McVey (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucas Bartlett.
- 40': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 41': Attempt missed. Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 42': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 42': Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 45': Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, D.C. United. Matti Peltola replaces Christopher McVey.
- 46': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 46': Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Christian Benteke (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 47': Attempt saved. Jared Stroud (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 49': Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Allan Arigoni.
- 52': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside.
- 53': Goal! D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 54': Offside, D.C. United. Jared Stroud is caught offside.
- 55': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Mauricio Pineda.
- 56': Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 57': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United).
- 57': Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 59': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 59': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United).
- 61': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 62': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Federico Navarro.
- 66': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Fabian Herbers replaces Kellyn Acosta.
- 66': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Allan Arigoni.
- 67': Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 67': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 68': Attempt saved. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 70': Attempt missed. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 71': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 71': Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Jared Stroud.
- 71': Substitution, D.C. United. Kristian Fletcher replaces Theodore Ku-DiPietro.
- 73': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 73': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 75': Delay in match because of an injury Alex Bono (D.C. United).
- 76': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 76': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
- 78': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Georgios Koutsias replaces Tom Barlow.
- 79': Attempt missed. Kristian Fletcher (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mateusz Klich.
- 79': Substitution, D.C. United. Garrison Tubbs replaces Lucas Bartlett.
- 82': Attempt saved. Kristian Fletcher (D.C. United) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matti Peltola with a headed pass.
- 82': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Chris Brady.
- 83': Substitution, D.C. United. Gabriel Pirani replaces Jackson Hopkins.
- 83': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United).
- 83': Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
- 85': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Arnaud Souquet replaces Andrew Gutman.
- 85': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Hugo Cuypers.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90': Attempt missed. Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Herrera.
- 90'+1': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Federico Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+1': Offside, D.C. United. Garrison Tubbs is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a through ball.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 90'+5': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Alex Bono.
- 90'+6': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+6': Kristian Fletcher (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Garrison Tubbs (D.C. United).
- 90'+7': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
Statistics
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14 | Fouls | 15 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
2 | Offsides | 2 |
1 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
4 | Saves | 3 |
52.2 | Possession | 47.8 |
11 | SHOTS | 12 |
4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
357 | Accurate Passes | 309 |
460 | Passes | 408 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
9 | Crosses | 22 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
63 | Long Balls | 67 |
14 | Accurate Long Balls | 33 |
0.2 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
0 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
9 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
19 | Tackles | 8 |
0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
9 | Interceptions | 10 |
25 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
25 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 19,081
MLS Table
# | 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
D.C. United (3-4-3)
No. | Name |
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24 | Alex Bono (GK) |
15 | Steve Birnbaum |
97 | Christopher McVey |
3 | Lucas Bartlett |
25 | Jackson Hopkins |
43 | Mateusz Klich |
11 | Cristián Dájome ![]() |
22 | Aaron Herrera |
20 | Christian Benteke ![]() |
21 | Theodore Ku-Dipietro |
8 | Jared Stroud |
Chicago Fire FC (5-3-2)
No. | Name |
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34 | Chris Brady (GK) |
4 | Carlos Terán ![]() |
5 | Rafael Czichos |
22 | Mauricio Pineda |
15 | Andrew Gutman |
27 | Allan Arigoni ![]() |
31 | Federico Navarro |
23 | Kellyn Acosta |
17 | Brian Gutiérrez |
9 | Hugo Cuypers |
12 | Tom Barlow |
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