Johan Gómez Scores First MLS Goal in 1-0 Road Win against Charlotte FC

Chicago Fire FC defeated Charlotte FC 1-0 on September 26, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium. Johan Gómez scored his first MLS goal in the 58th minute, assisted by a Philip Zinckernagel corner kick, to claim the game-winner. Goalkeeper Josh Cohen also made his first start for the Fire and earned a shutout, keeping Chicago in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-8-6.