Chicago Fire veteran Alan Gordon scored the game-winner Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC.
Aleksandar Katai opened up scoring with a skillfully-curled free kick past goalkeeper Joe Bendik. Gordon subbed in at halftime for forward Nemanja Nikolic with the teams locked in a 1-1 stalemate, and 40 minutes later, "Gordo" did what he does best: scored the late game-wining goal, which erased a first-half equalizer from Orlando midfielder Cristian Higuita.
The win snaps a two-game skid for Chicago, while the ebbs and flows of the MLS season have run dry for the home side: After hitting a six-game winning streak, the Lions are now winless in their last three games.
Goalkeepers played a huge role in the match. Bendik put together a solid performance, while Patrick McLain had a standout debut for Chicago between the posts. McLain recorded five saves and helped hold off the Lions, even after Mo Adams was sent off in the 89th minute.
Goals
- 13' – CHI – Aleksandar Katai | WATCH
- 28' – ORL – Cristian Higuita | WATCH
- 82' – CHI – Alan Gordon | WATCH
Three Things
MOMENT OF THE MATCH:
Alan Gordon only does big moments. Gordo scored a scorching hot 30-yard golazo to secure a Fire win — he is officially Chicago's closer.
Next Up
- Orlando: Saturday, June 2 at New York City FC (7:30 pm ET | TV & Streaming Info)
- Fire: Wednesday, May 30 at Philadelphia Union (7:30 pm ET | TV & Streaming Info)