Chicago Fire FC Defeats Santos Laguna in…

Chicago Fire FC defeated Santos Laguna with a convincing 3-1 scoreline, coming from behind in the second half. Young Homegrown midfielder Robert Turdean became the youngest player to start and appear in a match for Chicago Fire FC in any competition.

Chicago Fire FC Comes from Behind in Leagues Cup 2026

Chicago Fire FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Santos Laguna in the second round of Leagues Cup 2026, held at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

The match started poorly for the visitors as Santos Laguna took an early lead through Ezequiel Bullaude's goal after just 20 minutes. However, Chicago Fire FC managed to turn the game around during the second half.

Robert Turdean Breaks Records

With his participation in this match, Homegrown midfielder Robert Turdean became the youngest player to appear and start for Chicago Fire FC in any competition at 16 years and 207 days old. This broke the club record previously set by Craig Capano in an MLS regular season match against D.C. United on May 4, 2002.

Match Details

Goals:
Santos Laguna: Bullaude (1) minute 20'
Chicago Fire FC: Zinckernagel (1) minute 72', Lod (1) minute 90' (Salétros assist), Lewandowski (1) minute 90'+3'
Discipline:
Santos Laguna received two cautions, while Chicago Fire FC also had two.

Up Next for Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC will conclude Phase One of Leagues Cup 2026 with a prime-time match against defending Liga MX champions Cruz Azul on Thursday, August 13. The kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT and will be broadcast globally on Apple TV.