Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-leading 13th goal, Fire beats Montreal 2-0

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Chicago Fire FC's Maren Haile-Selassie tries to take the ball around CF Montreal's Jalen Neal (2) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Montreal, Saturday May 16, 2026. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal goalkeeper Thomas Gillier watches the ball sail into his net from a shot by Chicago Fire FC Robin Lod during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Montreal, Saturday May 16, 2026. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP) — Chicago Fire FC's Maren Haile-Selassie tries to take the ball around CF Montreal's Jalen Neal (2) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Montreal, Saturday May 16, 2026. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

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3:41 PM on Saturday, May 16

The Associated Press

MONTREAL (AP) — Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday.

Cuypers has at least one goal in each games he's played this season and is just the third player in MLS history to score in 10 consecutive regular-season contests.

Chris Brady had six saves for Chicago and has six shutouts this season.

The Fire (7-4-2), who beat D.C. United 3-1 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak, have won back-to-back games.

Zinckernagel ran onto a failed clearance attempt by Brayan Vera and skipped a first-touch shot from just inside the top of the penalty box into the net to open the scoring in the 14th minute.

Thomas Gillier had four saves for Montreal (4-8-1).

The Fire beat Montreal 3-0 at Soldier Field on Feb. 28.

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