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Chicago Fire FC ties against CF Montréal

Chicago Fire FC ties against CF Montréal

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Chicago Fire FC played to a 1-1 draw against CF Montréal on Saturday night at Soldier Field, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches. The Fire, with a record of 3-1-2 and 11 points, took the lead in the 40th minute when winger Philip Zinckernagel scored his second goal in as many games. The goal came after a well-timed assist from Jonathan Bamba and Andrew Gutman, with Zinckernagel finishing from close range at the top of the six-yard box.

The Fire carried a 1-0 advantage into halftime, but the second half saw CF Montréal quickly respond. Just five minutes after the restart, Dante Sealy leveled the match with a precise volley, assisted by Luca Petrasso. This marked the first goal for Montréal since the opening match of the season. The quick equalizer shifted the momentum, but neither team was able to break the deadlock in the remainder of the match.

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Montréal threatened several times after the equalizer, coming close to scoring on multiple occasions. However, Chicago’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Chris Brady recording a season-high six saves to keep the visitors at bay. Despite a few dangerous opportunities for Montréal, the Fire’s defense remained resilient, ensuring the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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The result leaves Chicago Fire FC with 11 points, maintaining their strong start to the season. The team’s solid defensive performance, combined with another goal from Zinckernagel, helps them maintain their unbeaten run and keeps them in a competitive position in the standings. For Montréal, the draw means they continue to struggle, remaining winless with a record of 0-4-2 and only 2 points on the season.