Chicago Fire FC left a clean sheet against Orlando City SC

Chicago IL, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Chicago Fire FC managed to secure a point in a 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC in their latest Major League Soccer matchup at Soldier Field. This result brought Chicago’s record to 3-4-4 with 13 points, while Orlando now sits at 4-2-5 with 17 points. Notably, the game marked the MLS debuts of goalkeeper Jeff Gal and defender Christopher Cupps, both of whom stepped into important roles during the course of the match.

The game’s momentum shifted significantly in the 36th minute when Chicago’s starting goalkeeper, Chris Brady, received a red card. Jeff Gal entered the game shortly after in the 40th minute and managed to hold the line with one save, as Chicago’s defense held strong despite playing with only 10 men. Orlando applied pressure, but the Fire’s backline successfully resisted the visitors’ attacks through the remainder of the first half.

In the second half, Orlando dominated possession and pushed hard for a breakthrough goal. Chicago, meanwhile, looked for opportunities to strike on the counterattack. One of their best chances came in the 68th minute when Philip Zinckernagel’s powerful shot from distance forced a tough save from Orlando’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Hugo Cuypers almost capitalized on the rebound, but Gallese once again denied the effort, preserving his fifth consecutive clean sheet.

Looking ahead, Chicago Fire FC will shift focus to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, where they will face Detroit City FC in the Round of 32. That match is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium. Fans can catch the game on Paramount+ as the Fire aim to advance further in the historic domestic cup competition.

Discipline:
CHI – Oregel (Yellow Card) 27’
CHI – Brady (Red Card) 36’
CHI – Gutiérrez (Yellow Card) 45’ CHI – Gutman (Yellow Card) 70’ ORL – Thorhallsson (Yellow Card) 90’

Attendance: 17,876

Stadium: Soldier Field

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Referee: Victor Rivas
Assistant Referees: 1– Corey Parker, 2– Kyle Atkins
Fourth Official: Luis Diego Arroyo
VAR: David Barrie AVAR: Mike Kampmeinert

PHOTOGRAPHS BY : Outplayed.tv / Jair Azpeitia