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Jack Elliott, the captain of Chicago Fire FC, has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for his stellar performance against CF Montréal. Elliott scored his first goal of the season, contributing to the team’s 2-0 triumph. His leadership on defense was instrumental in securing the Fire’s third clean sheet of the season. The team is now looking ahead to a match against the New York Red Bulls, where fans can enjoy both soccer and a performance by Chance the Rapper. Chicago Fire’s recent road success is a hopeful sign for the team’s continued progress.
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Jack Elliott, the defender and captain of Chicago Fire FC, has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26, following an impressive performance in which he scored his first goal with the team during a 2-0 victory against CF Montréal.
Elliott’s goal came in the 54th minute of the match, marking the 11th goal of his nine-year career. This season, he has significantly contributed to the team’s efforts with three goal contributions, including two assists earlier in the year. In addition to his offensive contributions, Elliott played a key role in the team’s defensive strategy, helping secure their third clean sheet of the season.
The match also highlighted the performance of goalkeeper Chris Brady, who achieved his second shutout of the season during this game. Brady’s record against CF Montréal now stands at three all-time shutouts—having previously secured two shutouts this year. His sixth win of the season also marked the Fire’s third victory at Stade Saputo.
The victory over Montréal also underscored the Fire’s strong performance on the road this season, with their seventh road win of the year being the most since 2000, and just one shy of the club record of eight away wins set in 1999.
This recognition is a first for Elliott with the Chicago Fire, although he has previously received similar honors while playing for the Philadelphia Union. His last appearance in the MLS Team of the Matchday was following Matchday 7 of the 2024 season when he was with the Union.
Alongside Elliott, the Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26 featured prominent players like Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Danny Musovski of Seattle Sounders.
Looking ahead, Chicago Fire FC is set to face the New York Red Bulls in an Eastern Conference rematch at Soldier Field, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Following the match, local artist Chance the Rapper will perform a concert, adding to the event’s excitement.
The match will be available for viewing globally on MLS Season Pass through Apple TV, with local radio broadcasts on WLS 890 AM and Que Buena Fire via the Uforia App in Spanish.
The Chicago Fire’s recent success demonstrates the team’s significant progress this season, and fans are hopeful that Elliott’s leadership and performance will continue to steer the team toward further achievements.
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