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Hugo Cuypers brace powers Chicago Fire to 3-1 win over Orlando City

Chicago’s third victory in four games left Orlando City with its first back-to-back losses this season.

Orlando City midfielder Martín Ojeda (10) dribbles the ball upfield at a dead sprint during the match against Chicago Fire at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Philip Zinckernagel opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a low strike that slipped through Pedro Gallese’s hands.
  • Hugo Cuypers netted his 10th goal of the season with strikes in the 31st and 32nd minutes, making him the first MLS player since 2021 to score in consecutive minutes.
  • Alex Freeman pulled one back for Orlando in the 40th minute by heading in a Martín Ojeda corner.
  • Goalkeeper Chris Brady recorded five saves to help Chicago secure its fifth road victory since 2012.
  • Both teams competed shorthanded after red-card suspensions sidelined Chicago’s Brian Gutiérrez, Orlando’s César Araujo and coach Oscar Pareja.