Match Analysis: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Chicago Fire beat Columbus Crew 2-0.
Goals: A. Gutman (Chicago Fire, 25'), H. Cuypers (Chicago Fire, 70').
Chicago Fire had 51% possession to Columbus Crew's 49%, with 22.00 shots to 7.00.
E. Bush (Columbus Crew) was the standout performer, rated 7.3.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Chicago Fire
Starting lineups and substitutes

Chicago Fire
Formation 3-4-3 · Coach: Mike Matkovich
Starting XI
- 1C. BradyG
- 2L. BarrosoM
- 3J. ElliottD
- 5S. RogersD
- 9H. CuypersF
- 10A. FrancoM
- 11P. ZinckernagelF
- 15A. GutmanM
- 16J. WatermanD
- 19J. BambaF
- 42D. D'AvillaM
Substitutes (9)
- 6R. KouameM
- 7M. Haile-SelassieM
- 12T. BarlowF
- 17B. GutierrezM
- 22M. PinedaD
- 23K. AcostaM
- 24J. DeanM
- 25J. GalG
- 35S. OregelM

Columbus Crew
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Wilfried Nancy
Starting XI
- 2A. HerreraM
- 6D. NagbeM
- 7D. ChambostF
- 8D. GazdagF
- 14A. SejdicM
- 18M. AmundsenD
- 21Y. CheberkoD
- 24E. BushG
- 27M. ArfstenM
- 30H. PicardF
- 31S. MoreiraD
Substitutes (8)
- 1N. HagenG
- 11I. AliyuF
- 19J. Russell-RoweF
- 20D. JonesM
- 26L. LappalainenF
- 28P. SchulteG
- 44T. BrownD
- 48C. RuvalcabaD
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

E. Bush
Rating 7.3 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

H. Cuypers
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

André Franco
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

J. Elliott
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

A. Gutman
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

B. Gutiérrez
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew match analysis
Review Chicago Fire 2-0 Columbus Crew with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Major League Soccer.