Monterrey eliminates Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup quarterfinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
CF Monterrey defeated Chicago Fire FC 2-1 in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals on August 25 at SeatGeek Stadium. Monterrey initially took the lead with Víctor Guzmán's goal just before halftime. Chicago equalized through Philip Zinckernagel in the 59th minute, but Orbelín Pineda restored Monterrey's advantage with a strike in the 83rd minute. Monterrey advances to face either Columbus Crew or Club América in the semifinals.
- •Monterrey leads at halftime 1-0 with Guzmán's header.
- •Zinckernagel equalizes for Chicago in the 59th minute.
- •Pineda scores a late goal to secure Monterrey's victory.
- •Next, Monterrey will face either Columbus Crew or Club América.
- •Chicago Fire will play the Seattle Sounders FC on August 29.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Fire eliminated by Monterrey in Leagues Cup quarterfinal
"By Jaime UribarriChicago Fire FC were eliminated from Leagues Cup 2026 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to CF Monterrey at SeatGeek Stadium.Orbelín Pineda's stunning 83rd-minute str...
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