Match Report
In the standings it was Chicago Fire 8th on 53 points, Los Angeles FC 3rd on 60 — separated by 7. Recent form flatters Chicago Fire's table spot — 2nd league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 8th. In league terms the two rates read 2/1.76 for Chicago Fire and 1.91/1.18 for Los Angeles FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
SeatGeek Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 28,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Chicago Fire: Carlos Terán (10'), Jonathan Bamba (70') · Los Angeles FC: Ryan Hollingshead (19'), Denis Bouanga (81')
Key stats
Possession: Chicago Fire 49% · Los Angeles FC 51% · Total shots: 11-12 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 1-6