MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Fall 3-1 in Frisco to FC Dallas

Published on July 17, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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FRISCO, Texas (July 16, 2016) - The Chicago Fire (4-9-5, 17 points) fell to Western Conference leaders FC Dallas (12-6-4, 40 points) on Saturday night, as a pair of first half goals held up to earn the Frisco side a 3-1 victory.

The Fire enjoyed possession early and almost went ahead in the seventh minute, but forward Kennedy Igboananike's early attempt was well-stopped by Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez. Dallas would take the lead in the 23rd minute, when winger Fabian Castillo put a touch over the top of the right side of the Fire defense and found forward Maximiliano Urruti's head on a rabona cross to the far post. They'd find a second just before halftime, as midfielder Mauro Diaz found space outside the top of the Fire 18-yard box and put a long-distance shot off the far post and past goalkeeper Matt Lampson.

John Goossens had the Fire's most dangerous run-of-play attempt in the 73rd minute. The Dutchman created space for himself outside Dallas' 18 and put a left-footed rip towards Gonzalez, who took a quick dive to parry the shot wide.

The teams would keep things interesting after regular time came to an end. Second-half substitute and former FC Dallas man Arturo Alvarez pulled a goal back for the Fire in stoppage time, placing a free kick over the Dallas wall and into the left side of Gonzalez's net. However, Dallas would put things out of reach seconds after, as Mauro Rosales finished a low cross from a Castillo run to cap the score at 3-1.

The Men in Red return to action Wednesday in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal matchup at Toyota Park against NASL side Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT with coverage via live stream on Chicago-Fire.com.

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