The Chicago Fire picked up a second consecutive win on Saturday when they beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 to run their unbeaten streak to four matches to start the 2022 campaign.
The Fire are now one of only six teams left in MLS without a defeat. The team also has allowed the fewest goals and fewest shots on target of any club.
This week marks the first FIFA break of the season, so while we wait for the Fire to return to action next Saturday, April 2, at home vs. FC Dallas, let's check in with where the media has the Club ranked entering the international window:
ESPN - 14th
Don't look now but the Fire are ... undefeated? After plucky 0-0 draws against both Inter Miami and Orlando City, they silenced D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City 2-0 and 3-1, respectively. Chicago hadn't even allowed a goal until the 56th minute against Sporting this weekend, a shutout streak of 325 minutes. It leads all of MLS in tackling percentage and is second in interceptions and duel percentage. This Fire squad is sweltering under manager Ezra Hendrickson. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com - 13th
When your biggest signing in club history scores for the first time in the league and your biggest trade of the offseason scores twice, you’ve had a pretty good weekend. When you pick up your second straight win, stay undefeated and defensive mishaps of Chicago Fire FC past continue to fade away, you’ve had a great weekend. Ezra Hendrickson already seems to have this team set to build on a foundation that’s as steady as it’s been in a long time in Chicago. Points-wise, this is the Fire’s best start to a season since 2009. READ MORE
October 7 vs Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire FC celebrated Fan Appreciation Night on October 7, 2023 to give back to our dedicated fans and their commitment throughout the season!
