Chicago Fire secures knockout spot in Leagues Cup with victory over Cruz Azul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Chicago Fire FC advanced to the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup with a 2-1 win against Cruz Azul. Puso Dithejane scored both goals for Chicago, making a significant impact in his first season with the team. This victory marks the Fire as the only MLS team to win all three Phase One matches outright. Head coach Gregg Berhalter emphasized the importance of the victory, stating the team knew what was at stake. Chicago will face CF Monterrey in the quarterfinals later this month, a team led by former player Hugo Cuypers.
- •Chicago Fire finishes Phase One with three consecutive wins.
- •Puso Dithejane scores both goals against Cruz Azul.
- •Fire's next match is against CF Monterrey in the quarterfinals.
- •Berhalter highlights the significance of advancing past Cruz Azul.
- •Hugo Cuypers now plays for Monterrey after transferring from Fire.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Fire eye Leagues Cup glory after perfect Phase One
"By Harrison HammChicago Fire FC are dreaming big.Led by a pair of huge goals from emerging South African star Puso Dithejane, the Fire secured their place in the Leagues Cup knockout rounds with a sta...
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