Chicago Fire host Charlotte on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The kick-off time is 00:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Chicago Fire go into the match 3rd in the table; Charlotte sit 6th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Chicago Fire have taken 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 losses in a row. Charlotte have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 win.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 29 Jun 2025: Chicago Fire 3-2 Charlotte; 17 May 2025: Chicago Fire 4-1 Charlotte; 2 Oct 2024: Chicago Fire 3-4 Charlotte. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1. Chicago Fire scored through R. Lewandowski 20', R. Lewandowski 68'. Charlotte replied with Pep Biel 18'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 68 as the contest closed.

Chicago Fire held 46% of the ball against 54% for Charlotte. Shots on target finished 5-1. Expected goals read 1.59 for Chicago Fire, 0.83 for Charlotte.

The win nudges Chicago Fire forward and leaves Charlotte with work to do. Chicago Fire sat 3rd and Charlotte 6th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.