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Chicago Fire Extend Road Dominance With 2-0 Win Over CF Montreal

Philip Zinckernagel’s record-tying tenth straight away goal contribution underscores Chicago’s consistency

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Overview

  • Chicago Fire secured a 2-0 victory at Stade Saputo on July 19 to move to a 9-9-5 record.
  • Hugo Cuypers opened the scoring in the 13th minute after Leonardo Barroso’s shot struck the post and bounced to him.
  • Jack Elliott added a second-half header to double Chicago’s lead in the 54th minute.
  • Philip Zinckernagel provided the assist on Elliott’s goal, extending his MLS record of goal contributions in ten consecutive away matches.
  • CF Montreal fell to 3-15-6 and remains on pace for its worst season since joining Major League Soccer 32 years ago.