NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Close Home Slate with 2-1 Win against New England Revolution

October 16, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.- The Chicago Fire won their 2016 home finale 2-1 against the New England Revolution on Sunday at Toyota Park.

Michael de Leeuw struck first nine minutes into the first half, but the Revolution answered two minutes before the halftime whistle. David Accam netted the game-winner in the 80th minute with both teams playing with 10 men due to separate red cards.

Chicago took an early lead thanks to a classy finish from de Leeuw. David Accam eluded a defender near the box and then slipped a pass to Brandon Vincent on the left. Vincent sent a centering pass in front of goal that found de Leeuw open on a run. The Dutch striker clipped his shot from close-range for his sixth goal of the season.

New England equalized just before halftime after Diego Fagundez booted deflected ball into the net from the top of the box.

The game took a new shape with red cards in the second half. Luis Solignac was sent off for a foul in the 54th minute, giving New England a temporary one-man advantage. However, goalkeeper Brad Knighton received a red of his own after taking Accam down by the shorts outside the box.

Accam tallied the game's final goal with his trademark display of speed. Jonathan Campbell played a long pass over the Revolution back line, allowing Accam to sprint to the ball and create a one-on-one situation with New England's new keeper, Bobby Shuttleworth. The result was Accam's ninth goal of the season and three points for Chicago.

The Fire play their final game of the season against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sunday, Oct. 23. Kickoff is 3 p.m. CT on CSN Chicago and 97.5 FM Poder.

MLS Regular Season

Chicago Fire (7-16-10, 31 points) 2:1 New England Revolution (10-14-9, 39 points)

October 16, 2016 - Toyota Park

Attendance: 18,976

Scoring Summary:

CHI - Michael de Leeuw (Brandon Vincent, David Accam) 9

NE - Diego Fagundez (unassisted) 43

CHI - David Accam (Jonathan Campbell) 80

Misconduct Summary:

NE - Kei Kamara (caution) 29

CHI - Khaly Thiam (caution) 44

NE - London Woodberry (caution) 51

CHI - Luis Solignac (ejection) 54

NE - Brad Knighton (ejection) 73

CHI - Matt Polster (caution) 90+2

Chicago Fire: Sean Johnson, Johan Kappelhof, Jonathan Campbell, Joao Meira, Brandon Vincent, Arturo Alvarez (Razvan Cocis 67), Matt Polster, Khaly Thiam David Accam (John Goossens 90+6), Michael de Leeuw © (David Arshakyan 86), Luis Solignac.

Shots: 14; Shots On-Goal: 5; Saves: 3; Fouls: 14; Corners: 6; Offsides: 1

New England Revolution: Brad Knighton, Andrew Farrell, London Woodberry (Donald Smith 57), Jose Goncalves, Darrius Barnes (Bobby Shuttleworth 75), Kelyn Rowe (Gershon Koffie 71), Scott Caldwell, Lee Nguyen ©, Juan Agudelo, Kei Kamara, Diego Fagundez.

Shots: 12; Shots On-Goal: 4; Saves: 3; Fouls: 11; Corners: 4; Offsides: 2

Check out the Chicago Fire FC Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...

Major League Soccer Stories from October 16, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central