There’s something about when the Chicago Fire play against Canadian teams in this 2024 MLS Season. In April, Chicago had a miraculous 4-3 win over CF Montréal that required two goals in second-half stoppage time. Now, in June, they’ve scored four goals for only the second time this season and won their second consecutive match after defeating Toronto FC 4-1 at BMO Field in Canada.
It’s the first road win of the year for Chicago and marks the first two-match win streak for the Fire in 2024. The Fire (4-8-6, 18 points) were on the counter throughout the contest as they utilized a back-five for a fourth consecutive match, none of which resulted in a loss. That high press finally created a goal for the 41st minute.
Hugo Cuypers had just turned over Toronto in their own half but his effort was saved but Fabian Herbers won back possession only seconds later. Herbers played a perfect cross from the left side to Maren Haile-Selassie and the winger made it look easy as he gave the Fire the 1-0 lead. Toronto responded quickly and tied the match, after a VAR check, in the 44th minute.
Lorenzo Insigne hit a shot that was deflected off Carlos Terán and Chris Brady wasn’t able to keep the ball out of the net as the hosts tied it at one before halftime. Chicago turned things around after halftime and Toronto had absolutely nothing to say about it. Hugo Cuypers fought off Toronto’s Kevin Long to win the ball in the opposition's half and promptly made a run towards goal.
Cuypers.
