Chicago Fire Ends Home Drought with 2-1 Victory Over Atlanta United

Hugo Cuypers' penalty and Rominigue Kouamé's late winner secure Chicago's first home win of the season, while Atlanta's road struggles continue.

Overview

Chicago Fire earned their first home victory of 2025, defeating Atlanta United 2-1 at Soldier Field to improve to a 4-4-4 record.
Hugo Cuypers opened the scoring with a 14th-minute penalty kick, awarded after a handball by Atlanta's Alexey Miranchuk.
An own goal by Chicago defender Sam Rogers in the 80th minute briefly leveled the match before Rominigue Kouamé's decisive 86th-minute strike.
Atlanta United extended their winless road streak, remaining without an away victory this season and falling to a 2-6-4 record.
Chicago outshot Atlanta 18-13, with goalkeeper Jeff Gal earning his first career start and Rominigue Kouamé scoring his second career goal.