US EditionNashville SC Falls to Chicago Fire, Bringing an End to Unbeaten Start
Zinckernagel’s 17-second strike was the Fire’s earliest goal ever and held up behind Chris Brady’s four saves.
- On Saturday, the Chicago Fire defeated Nashville SC 1-0 at Soldier Field, handing Nashville its first loss of the season after Philip Zinckernagel scored just 17 seconds into the match.
- Zinckernagel's strike, assisted by Jonathan Bamba and Anton Saletros, marked the earliest goal ever scored by the Fire and the 10th-fastest in league history.
- Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady secured his 23rd career shutout in 98 starts, making four saves including a critical block against Jeisson Palacios in the 90th minute.
- This result marked the first time Nashville trailed in league play this season, though Nashville still leads the all-time series against the Fire with a 6-2-2 record.
- Next Saturday, the Chicago Fire will host Atlanta United at Soldier Field, while Nashville SC travels to face Charlotte FC in their next match.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsPhilip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss of season
Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night at Soldier Field.The Fire (3-2-1) stunned Nashville (4-1-1) when Zinckernagel used passes from Jonathan Bamba and Anton Salétros to score for the first time this season. It was the earliest goal ever scored by the Fire and the 10th fastest in league history.Zinckerna…
Philip Zinckernagel scores 17 seconds in — the quickest goal franchise history — in Chicago Fire’s 1-0 win
Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory Saturday.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsChicago's 1st-minute goal holds up to end Nashville's unbeaten streak
Philip Zinckernagel scored in the opening minute Saturday night and the Chicago Fire's vastly-improved defense made that goal stand up over the last 89 minutes for a 1-0 win over visiting Nashville SC.
Associated Press News
Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory
Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory.
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Fire steady in the wind against Nashville
Chicago Fire FC 1-0 Nashville SC CHICAGO, IL—On a windy night at Soldier Field, the Fire took a very early lead and held steady despite missing key players and a late lineup scratch to win 1-0 over Eastern Conference leading Nashville SC. The Fire had three questions marks in its injury report. Jack Elliott was initially on the bench after an illness kept him out of the Philadelphia match, Phillip Zinckernagel came back to the starting lineup a…
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