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MLS Results: Chicago Fire and FC Dallas secure 1-0 victories
In recent Major League Soccer action, Chicago Fire FC secured a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC to complete a season sweep. Johan Gómez scored his first career goal in the 58th minute following an assist from Jack Elliott. The win, supported by a clean sheet from goalkeeper Josh Cohen, moves Chicago within one point of fourth place in the Eastern Conference, a position that grants homefield advantage in the playoffs.
In the Western Conference, FC Dallas defeated LAFC 1-0 at Toyota Stadium. Osaze Urhoghide scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute with a header from a Joaquin Valiente corner kick. The victory moves FC Dallas into second place in the Western Conference. Both teams played without several key players due to international duty, including LAFC's Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.
Charlotte's loss ended an eight-match unbeaten streak, while LAFC's defeat extended their road winless streak to seven matches.
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Charlotte FC · Chicago Fire · Chicago Fire FC · Eastern Conference · FC Dallas · Johan Gomez · Josh Cohen · LAFC
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Defender Tim Ream received a red card in second-half stoppage time. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made eight saves during the match. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory moved Chicago within one point of fourth-place Charlotte in the Eastern Conference. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chicago Fire defeated Charlotte FC 1-0 to complete a season sweep. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jack Elliott provided the assist for the winning goal. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Goalkeeper Josh Cohen recorded a clean sheet in his first start for Chicago. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Johan Gómez scored his first career goal in the 58th minute. lethbridgeherald.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com