MONTREAL — Hugo Cuypers and Jack Elliott scored goals, and Chris Brady recorded his third clean sheet of the season to help the Chicago Fire beat Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Fire (9-9-5), who earned their seventh road win, also scored two goals at Atlanta on Wednesday to surpass last year’s total of 40. The 44 goals are the most since the Fire scored 55 in 2019.
Montreal (3-15-6) remains on pace to complete its worst season in the club’s 32-year history.
The Fire opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Two quick passes led to Leonardo Barroso breaking away and hitting the post, leaving Cuypers for the rebound to reach 13 goals on the season.
They doubled their lead in the 54th minute when Elliott headed in a corner kick for his first goal with the club. With his assist, Philip Zinckernagel registered a goal contribution for a 10th consecutive road match, matching the MLS record.
It was the first time Montreal was shut out since May 31 against the New England Revolution.
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