Chicago Fire beat Orlando City SC 2-1 in MLS, using their compact 4-3-3 to withstand Orlando’s territorial pressure before exploiting the hosts’ more expansive 4-2-3-1 shape. Orlando held 57% possession and generated 16 shots, but Chicago’s defensive organisation and goalkeeping proved decisive. The visitors managed only seven attempts, yet placed three on target and scored twice, demonstrating greater efficiency in the decisive moments. Orlando recorded 1.77 xG compared with Chicago’s 1.30, while the contrasting goalkeeper figures further explained the outcome: Chicago’s keeper saved 80% of the five shots on target faced and finished 0.70 goals above expectation. At the other end, Orlando’s goalkeeper stopped 33.33% of Chicago’s three efforts on target and registered -0.07 goals saved above expected. Robert Lewandowski scored once for Chicago, while David Brekalo supplied Orlando’s goal, but the Fire’s other strike ultimately separated the teams. Rosendo Mendoza oversaw a contest in which Orlando carried more of the ball and shot volume, while Chicago’s structure, finishing and resistance secured the points. Chicago leave Orlando with a valuable MLS away win.