Seattle Sounders FC vs Chicago Fire FC, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
2 - 2
2 - 2
Lewandowski spoils Joveljic's debut double as Fire tie Sounders
Dejan Joveljic scored a goal in each half of his debut with Seattle, but Maren Haile-Selassie and Robert Lewandowski answered for Chicago as the Sounders and Fire played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).
- 2': Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Attempt missed. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation.
- 6': Attempt saved. Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Sebastian Gomez.
- 8': Foul by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 8': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 0. Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sebastian Gomez.
- 18': Foul by Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC).
- 18': Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 20': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Anton Salétros.
- 21': Attempt missed. Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross following a corner.
- 22': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Kim Kee-Hee (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Gomez.
- 23': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 24': Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 27': Attempt saved. Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 36': Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 36': Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
- 38': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Robert Lewandowski.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Djé D'Avilla.
- 41': Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
- 43': Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 45'+1': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 45'+2': Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Jack Elliott with a headed pass.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Seattle Sounders FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
- 48': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 1. Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
- 50': Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC).
- 50': Dejan Joveljic (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC).
- 51': Foul by Snyder Brunell (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 51': Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Snyder Brunell (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 52': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Andrew Thomas.
- 55': Attempt missed. Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 56': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Nouhou Tolo.
- 57': Attempt missed. Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie following a corner.
- 57': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Cristian Roldan replaces Snyder Brunell.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 61': Foul by Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 61': Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Puso Dithejane replaces Robin Lod.
- 66': Foul by Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 66': Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 68': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Kim Kee-Hee.
- 68': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Hassani Dotson replaces Alex Roldan.
- 69': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordan Morris replaces Sebastian Gomez.
- 71': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Hassani Dotson.
- 73': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Bamba replaces Anton Salétros.
- 73': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Sergio Oregel Jr. replaces Jonathan Dean.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 74': Attempt saved. Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 76': Foul by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 76': Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Cristian Roldan.
- 78': Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Robert Lewandowski.
- 79': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Andrew Thomas.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Morris.
- 82': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 2. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Puso Dithejane with a cross.
- 83': Attempt saved. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.
- 84': Handball by Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC).
- 85': Attempt missed. Stuart Hawkins (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 85': Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
- 86': Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Foul by Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC).
- 88': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Leonardo Barroso replaces Philip Zinckernagel.
- 89': Attempt missed. Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 90': Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Kim Kee-Hee (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 90'+1': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Cristian Roldan.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie with a cross.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Elliott with a headed pass.
- 90'+2': Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Hassani Dotson is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+4': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC). Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 0': Match ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 2.
Statistics
 CHI |
SEA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 9 |
| 55.8 | Possession | 44.2 |
| 20 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 11 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 514 | Accurate Passes | 375 |
| 585 | Passes | 454 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 22 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 42 | Long Balls | 46 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 12 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 34 |
| 21 | Clearances | 34 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 26 | +32 | 57 |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 26 | +12 | 46 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 26 | +15 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 26 | +10 | 43 |
Line-Ups
Seattle Sounders FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Andy Thomas (GK) |
| 39 | Stuart Hawkins |
| 20 | Kim Kee-Hee |
| 5 | Nouhou Tolo |
| 85 | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi |
| 11 | Albert Rusnák |
| 16 | Alex Roldan |
| 37 | Snyder Brunell  |
| 9 | Dejan Joveljic |
| 14 | Paul Rothrock |
| 90 | Sebastian Gomez |
Chicago Fire FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 5 | Samual Rogers |
| 15 | Andrew Gutman |
| 24 | Jonathan Dean |
| 42 | D'Avilla Dje Tah |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
| 6 | Anton Saletros |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowski |
| 7 | Maren Haile-Selassie |
| 11 | Philip Zinckernagel |
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