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Chicago Fire 5, Atlanta United 1: MLS Game Recap

The Fire celebrate Independence Day with a blowout win

MLS: Atlanta United FC at Chicago Fire Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire 5 Calvo 4’, Sapong 4’ 37’, Gaitán 13’ (PK), Herbers 44’

Atlanta United 1 Vásquez 58’ (PK)

Here is your quick & dirty editorial-free recap of the Chicago Fire home match against Atlanta United. The Fire won 5-1, with goals from Francisco Calvo, CJ Sapong (2), Nico Gaitán (PK), and Fabian Herbers. Atlanta’s goal came from a converted penalty by Brandon Vázquez.

4’ 1-0 Calvo

7’ 2-0 Sapong

13’ 3-0 Gaitán (PK)

37’ 4-0 Sapong

44’ 5-0 Herbers

58’ 5-1 Vásquez (PK)

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