Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers Highlights - August 16, 2026

Chicago Fire FC beat Portland Timbers 2-1 in Major League Soccer on August 16, 2026. The match was played at Soldier Field.

Robin Lod (9'), D'Avilla Dje Tah (14') scored for Chicago Fire FC. Finn Surman (85') scored for Portland Timbers.

At kick-off Chicago Fire FC stood in position 4 with 29 points. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats.

Portland Timbers went into the game in position 10, on 24 points. They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Portland Timbers 3 games without defeat.

Robin Lod scored for Chicago Fire FC on 9 minutes after a pass from Andrew Gutman. Shortly afterwards, Kevin Kelsy could not find the target for Portland Timbers (12').

A block denied Robert Lewandowski on 14 minutes.

Moments later, Maren Haile-Selassie picked out D'Avilla Dje Tah, who scored for Chicago Fire FC (14').

Kevin Kelsy sent an effort off target for Portland Timbers (18').

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Robert Lewandowski’s effort (48').

The referee cautioned Brandon Bye of Portland Timbers on 51 minutes. Soon after, Antony tested the goalkeeper for Portland Timbers (56').

Robin Lod was booked for Chicago Fire FC (57'). Maren Haile-Selassie shot wide for Chicago Fire FC on 71 minutes.

Puso Dithejane could not find the target for Chicago Fire FC (77').

Shortly afterwards, Vincent Janssen sent an effort off target for Portland Timbers (80').

Robin Lod forced a save for Chicago Fire FC on 81 minutes.

Moments later, Finn Surman scored for Portland Timbers on 85 minutes after a pass from Brandon Bye.

Substitutions: Chicago Fire FC 4, Portland Timbers 5.

Portland Timbers controlled 63.1% of possession. Chicago Fire FC had 8 shots with 4 on target, while Portland Timbers had 11 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Chicago Fire FC 1, Portland Timbers 2. Corners: Chicago Fire FC 0, Portland Timbers 4.

Portland Timbers completed the most passes, 615 in total at 89.6% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.