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Chicago Fire faces Monterrey in Leagues Cup quarterfinal showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chicago Fire faces Monterrey in Leagues Cup quarterfinal showdown

Summary

Chicago Fire FC will play CF Monterrey in the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinal on Tuesday at SeatGeek Stadium. The match comes after both teams had successful runs in the earlier stages, with Chicago's Robert Lewandowski contributing four goals since joining the team, while Monterrey's Hugo Cuypers has also found the net multiple times. This knockout round match is significant for both teams as they aim for a trophy; Chicago has not secured one since 2006. A win is crucial for advancing in the tournament and achieving their goals this season.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for Tuesday at 8:30 pm ET.
•Chicago Fire’s Lewandowski scored four goals in nine matches.
•Hugo Cuypers, previously with Chicago, now plays for Monterrey.
•Chicago Fire seeks its first trophy since 2006.
•Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities in the tournament.

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8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Lewandowski vs. Cuypers: Chicago, Monterrey set for Leagues Cup spectacle

What they're saying

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By Jaime UribarriBarely a month into the Robert Lewandowski era, Chicago Fire FC already have a trophy in sight as the Leagues Cup 2026 knockout rounds begin this week.However, the Soccer Gods threw a...
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