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Brian Gutierrez scores twice in Fire's victory at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire's third straight MLS game without a loss.Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play.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. Gutiérrez assisted.Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back go…

Brian Gutierrez, Chicago show firepower in topping Charlotte

Brian Gutierrez scored twice in the second half as the Chicago Fire continued to excel on the road in a 4-1 victory at Charlotte FC on Saturday night.

Brian Gutiérrez scores twice in the Fire’s 4-1 win over Charlotte — while the Stars’ winless streak hits 5

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Fire defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night to run their unbeaten streak to three. Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row. Jonathan Bamba opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with a right-footed shot from the left half-space outside the box to the lower-left-central zone. Gutiérrez assisted. Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back goals in a four-mi…

Chicago 4, Charlotte FC 1

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Charlotte FC defeated by Chicago Fire, marking fifth straight loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — Charlotte FC returns home to the Queen City after devastating losses on the road — and it would seem the bad karma followed them home. The team has had fourth straight losses (outside of their win against North Carolina FC in the U.S. Open Cup) and have dropped to eighth in the conference. Chicago, however, is on a two game win streak after a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United. Saturday's game is the first t…

Brian Gutierrez scores twice in Fire’s victory at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire’s third straight MLS game without a loss. Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play. 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. Gutiérrez assisted. Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back…