Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II Stats: Head-to-Head Record Overview
Carolina Core host Chicago Fire II at Truist Point in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 25 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:30 UTC. The fixture brings together two Central Division rivals in contrasting league positions, with Chicago Fire II pushing higher up the standings and Carolina Core looking to climb from the lower reaches of the table.
In the current MLS Next Pro season, Carolina Core sit on 18 points from 19 matches in the Central Division, with a negative goal difference and no draws in their record. Chicago Fire II, by contrast, have collected 27 points from 18 games, showing a stronger balance between attack and defense. Against this backdrop, this Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II stats preview highlights a matchup where the hosts seek to protect home turf at Truist Point while the visitors aim to consolidate their superior league form.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive but narrow edge for Chicago Fire II in this MLS Next Pro matchup.
- Previous meetings: 4
- Carolina Core wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Chicago Fire II wins: 1
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II Timeline & Historical Context
The Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II timeline in MLS Next Pro is compact but already features several tight contests, including two matches decided from the penalty spot. All four recorded meetings have come in league play, underlining how quickly this has become a notable intra-division pairing.
The earliest match in the record took place on 22 April 2024 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 8 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. On that occasion, Chicago Fire II made home advantage count, winning 2-1 after leading 2-0 at half-time. That result established an early upper hand for Chicago in the head-to-head.
The rivalry intensified in 2025. On 14 June 2025, the sides met at Truist Point in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18. The match finished 1-1 after Carolina Core led 1-0 at the break, and Chicago Fire II edged the penalty shootout 5-4. Statistically, that game is recorded as a draw in the head-to-head, but it underlined Chicago’s composure in shootout situations.
The 2026 season has already delivered two meetings in the Group Stage. On 22 March 2026 at SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago Fire II and Carolina Core played out a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes, before Chicago again prevailed on penalties, this time 5-4. Later, on 16 May 2026 at Truist Point, Carolina Core responded with their first outright win in the series, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit to beat Chicago Fire II 2-1 in regular time. That comeback victory rebalanced the Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II timeline and showed the hosts can exploit home conditions when they find rhythm.
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The statistical split across these four MLS Next Pro meetings highlights how finely poised this matchup has been, with both sides finding ways to score and to take games deep.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Carolina Core 4 - 5 Chicago Fire II
- Average Goals per Match: Carolina Core 1.00 vs Chicago Fire II 1.25
Venue Split Performance:
- At Truist Point: 3 matches played here — Carolina Core won 1 (as home side), Chicago Fire II won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At SeatGeek Stadium: 1 match played here — Chicago Fire II won 1 (as home side), Carolina Core won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 16 May 2026: Carolina Core 2-1 Chicago Fire II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
- 22 March 2026: Chicago Fire II 0-0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage (Chicago Fire II won 5-4 on penalties)
- 14 June 2025: Carolina Core 1-1 Chicago Fire II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18 (Chicago Fire II won 5-4 on penalties)
- 22 April 2024: Chicago Fire II 2-1 Carolina Core (Half-time: 2-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 8
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Carolina Core Matches Results and Stats
For Carolina Core, the broader picture comes from their season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026. They have played 19 league matches, winning 5 and losing 14, with no draws. At home, they have been more competitive, winning 4 of 9 and scoring 13 goals, but their overall goal difference is negative, with 24 scored and 37 conceded. Carolina average 1.3 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, with three clean sheets and only three games where they have failed to score, underlining a team that usually finds the net but often leaves space at the back.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 14 (season to date)
Last 5 Chicago Fire II Matches Results and Stats
Chicago Fire II arrive with a stronger season-to-date profile in MLS Next Pro 2026. Across 18 league matches, they have 9 wins and 9 losses, again with no draws, reflecting a high-variance but ambitious style. They have scored 32 goals and conceded 30, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game. At SeatGeek Stadium, they are particularly effective, winning 6 of 8 and scoring 18 goals, while away from home they have 3 wins from 10. Chicago Fire II have kept 4 clean sheets and failed to score only twice, suggesting consistent attacking threat even when results fluctuate.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 9 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II stats, history points to a finely balanced contest with a slight edge to Chicago in overall results and scoring, but with Carolina particularly competitive at Truist Point. Chicago Fire II lead the goal tally 5-4 over four meetings and have twice prevailed in penalty shootouts, yet Carolina Core have never lost to Chicago at home in regular time and claimed a 2-1 victory in their most recent clash at Truist Point. Season to date, Chicago Fire II show the stronger league form with more wins, a better goal difference, and a more potent attack, while Carolina Core rely on home performances to offset a difficult overall campaign. Taken together, the head-to-head record and current season trends suggest a matchup where Chicago’s higher ceiling meets Carolina’s proven resilience at home, setting up a competitive MLS Next Pro Group Stage encounter without a clear statistical runaway.
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II H2H Statistics updated on 20 July 2026.
