FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Chris Brady #1 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Chris Brady #1 of Chicago Fire reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Bryan Ramirez #29 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: A general view prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The pennant of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati is challenged by D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Pat Noonan, Head Coach of FC Cincinnati, reacts after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Bryan Ramirez #29 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Jack Elliott #3 of Chicago Fire greets Kenji Mboma Dem #17 of FC Cincinnati prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Andrew Gutman #15 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Referee Malik Badawi shows a yellow card to Dylan Borso #27 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Bryan Ramirez #29 of FC Cincinnati shoots against Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Samuel Gidi #11 of FC Cincinnati runs with the ball after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Referee Malik Badawi gestures during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati is challenged by D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire shoots during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire is challenged by Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire is challenged by Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Miles Robinson #12 of FC Cincinnati and the pennant are displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Robin Lod #17 of Chicago Fire heads the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire and Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati battle for the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati reacts after a missed chance during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire and Teenage Hadebe #15 of FC Cincinnati chat after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Ender Echenique #66 during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati fails to save the second goal of Chicago Fire scored from the penalty spot by Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire (not in frame) during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Fans of FC Cincinnati cheer for the team during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Andrew Gutman #15 of Chicago Fire heads the ball against Kenji Mboma Dem #17 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati reacts after being awarded a penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Maren Haile-Selassie #7 of Chicago Fire runs with the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Jack Elliott #3 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati and teammates celebrate their team's third goal scored by an own goal from D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire (not in frame) during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gregg Berhalter, Head Coach of Chicago Fire, gives instructions to D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Chris Brady #1 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Maren Haile-Selassie #7 of Chicago Fire runs with the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati is challenged by Anton Saletros #6 and Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Players of Chicago Fire form a huddle prior to second half during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Samuel Gidi #11 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire and Samuel Gidi #11 of FC Cincinnati compete for the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati is fouled by Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire which results in a penalty for Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball against Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Nick Hagglund #4 of FC Cincinnati looks on during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Nick Hagglund #4 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Gilberto Flores #3 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gregg Berhalter, Head Coach of Chicago Fire, reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Detail of the match balls prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty alongside teammate Ayoub Jabbari #99 during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire is challenged by Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire is challenged by Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Players of FC Cincinnati pose for a team photo prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Jack Elliott #3 of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Teenage Hadebe #15 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati reacts to Chris Brady #1 of Chicago Fire after scoring the third goal of his team via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Pavel Bucha #20 of FC Cincinnati reacts in the pitch during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati is challenged by Anton Saletros #6 and Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Pat Noonan, Head Coach of FC Cincinnati, reacts after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Robin Lod #17 of Chicago Fire runs with the ball against Samuel Gidi #11 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Detail of the match balls prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire shoots against Miles Robinson #12 of FC Cincinnati during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Kenji Mboma Dem #17 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: The jersey of Samuel Gidi #11 of FC Cincinnati is displayed in the dressing room prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati reacts after a missed chance during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Kenji Mboma Dem #17 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Detail of the match ball prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire and Teenage Hadebe #15 of FC Cincinnati exchange jerseys after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Mbekezeli Mbokazi #4 of Chicago Fire and Teenage Hadebe #15 of FC Cincinnati exchange jerseys after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Ender Echenique #66 during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati reacts after the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati is challenged by D'Avilla Dje Tah #42 of Chicago Fire during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Teenage Hadebe #15 of FC Cincinnati controls the ball during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's second goal via penalty during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati and referee Malik Badawi react during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Tom Barlow #16 of FC Cincinnati celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Philip Zinckernagel #11 of Chicago Fire celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire FC CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 18: Hugo Cuypers #9 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
