{"id":20804,"date":"2025-05-18T00:38:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T05:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=20804"},"modified":"2025-05-18T00:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T05:38:57","slug":"brian-gutierrez-scores-twice-in-fires-victory-at-charlotte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/05\/18\/brian-gutierrez-scores-twice-in-fires-victory-at-charlotte\/","title":{"rendered":"Brian Gutierrez scores twice in Fire’s victory at Charlotte"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to the Match<\/h2>\n

CHARLOTTE, N.C. \u2014 Brian Guti\u00e9rrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire\u2019s third straight MLS game without a loss.<\/p>\n

Current Performance of Teams<\/h2>\n

Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play.<\/p>\n

First Half Highlights<\/h3>\n

In the 42nd minute, Jonathan Bamba opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from the left half-space outside the box to the lower left central zone. Guti\u00e9rrez assisted.<\/p>\n

Second Half Highlights<\/h3>\n

Guti\u00e9rrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back goals in a four-minute stretch of the second half, giving Chicago a commanding 3-0 lead. In the 60th minute, Guti\u00e9rrez scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. In the 64th, Philip Zinckernagel followed with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the central bottom zone. Andrew Gutman assisted.<\/p>\n

Closing the Score<\/h4>\n

Leading 3-1 in the 79th minute, Guti\u00e9rrez capped the scoring with a penalty shot to the lower right zone.<\/p>\n

Statistical Analysis<\/h3>\n

Chicago had 10 shots on goal to five for Charlotte and a 25-12 advantage in total attempts.<\/p>\n

Charlotte’s Goal<\/h4>\n

Charlotte\u2019s goal was scored by Patrick Agyemang in the 70th minute.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Matches<\/h2>\n

Chicago (5-4-4, 19 points) visits New England in the U.S. Open Cup round of 16 on Tuesday. The Fire, with a draw and two wins in the past three MLS matches, visit New York City in MLS play on May 25.<\/p>\n

Charlotte’s Next Matches<\/h3>\n

Charlotte (6-7-1, 19 points) visits D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup play on Wednesday then returns to MLS action at home against Columbus on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The victory marks a significant milestone for Chicago, extending their unbeaten streak in MLS play. With Guti\u00e9rrez’s impressive performance, the team is looking forward to their upcoming matches with renewed confidence.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n