The game concludes with Chicago Fire FC emerging victorious over Charlotte FC, finishing with a score of 3-2.

The second half has concluded, with the final score being Chicago Fire FC 3, Charlotte FC 2.

An attempt is thwarted. Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.

Substitution for Chicago Fire FC: Tom Barlow comes on to take the place of Hugo Cuypers.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.

Hugo Cuypers commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Ashley Westwood from Charlotte FC earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

Missed opportunity! Andrew Gutman from Chicago Fire FC took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the right. The assist came from Philip Zinckernagel.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Tyger Smalls comes on to take the place of Idan Toklomati.

Substitution for Chicago Fire FC: Omar González comes on to take the place of Sam Rogers.

Substitution for Chicago Fire FC: Kellyn Acosta comes on to take the place of Sergio Oregel.

Sergio Oregel from Chicago Fire FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Sergio Oregel commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Djibril Diani from Charlotte FC is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Kerwin Vargas comes on to take the place of Brandt Bronico.

Maren Haile-Selassie of Chicago Fire FC is awarded a free kick in their own half.

Maren Haile-Selassie of Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick in their own half.

Sam Rogers from Chicago Fire FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Idan Toklomati from Charlotte FC is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Sam Rogers commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Nicholas Scardina from Charlotte FC committed a foul.

Andrew Gutman of Chicago Fire FC is awarded a free kick in their own half.

Andrew Gutman of Chicago Fire FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Idan Toklomati from Charlotte FC earns a free kick in the defensive zone.

Andrew Gutman commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Pep Biel from Charlotte FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Pep Biel commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Brian Gutiérrez from Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

Jonathan Dean of Chicago Fire FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Jonathan Dean from Chicago Fire FC committed a foul.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Philip Zinckernagel of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Brian Gutiérrez.

Wilfried Zaha commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Avilla - Chicago Fire FC has been awarded a free kick in their own half.

Hugo Cuypers from Chicago Fire FC is awarded a free kick in their own half.

Hugo Cuypers of Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Wilfried Zaha commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.

Jonathan Dean commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Shot on goal denied. Philip Zinckernagel of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is successfully stopped.

Pep Biel commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Andrew Gutman from Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC receives a yellow card.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC committed a handball.

Goal! Chicago Fire FC 3, Charlotte FC 2. Idan Toklomati from Charlotte FC finds the net with a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area.

Here's a rephrased version of the live commentary text for the match between Avilla and Chicago Fire FC: "Avilla is set to face off against Chicago Fire FC in an exciting matchup. Both teams are eager to showcase their skills on the field. Fans are anticipating a thrilling game as the players take their positions, ready to compete for victory."

Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC after Adilson Malanda allowed the ball to go out.

Goal! Chicago Fire FC leads 3-1 against Charlotte FC. Pep Biel from Charlotte FC fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

Missed opportunity! Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sergio Oregel commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Djibril Diani from Charlotte FC commits a foul.

Brian Gutiérrez from Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Offside call against Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Adilson Malanda from Charlotte FC committed a foul.

Maren Haile-Selassie from Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.

Maren Haile-Selassie of Chicago Fire FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.

Substitution for Chicago Fire FC: Maren Haile-Selassie comes on to take the place of Jonathan Bamba.

Avilla comes on to take the place of Mauricio Pineda.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Djibril Diani comes on to take the place of Liel Abada.

The first half concludes with Chicago Fire FC leading Charlotte FC by a score of 3-0.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Jonathan Dean from Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Missed opportunity! Brandt Bronico from Charlotte FC took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it didn't find the target.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.

Offside call against Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Shot on goal denied. Jonathan Bamba of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.

Philip Zinckernagel commits a foul for Chicago Fire FC.

Andrew Privett from Charlotte FC is awarded a free kick in their own half.

Missed opportunity! Liel Abada from Charlotte FC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack.

Wilfried Zaha commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Brian Gutiérrez of Chicago Fire FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Missed opportunity! Idan Toklomati from Charlotte FC took a left-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Ashley Westwood.

Goal! Chicago Fire FC leads Charlotte FC 3-0. Hugo Cuypers scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.

Liel Abada from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Andrew Gutman from Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.

Close call! Liel Abada from Charlotte FC took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just to the left of the goal. He was set up by Wilfried Zaha.

Missed opportunity! Liel Abada from Charlotte FC took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.

Goal! Chicago Fire FC leads 2-0 against Charlotte FC. Brian Gutiérrez scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box.

Goal! Chicago Fire FC takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Charlotte FC. Philip Zinckernagel scores with a right-footed shot from a challenging position on the right after a swift counterattack.

Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC after Jonathan Dean allowed the ball to go out of play.

Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC after Ashley Westwood allowed the ball to go out.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Hugo Cuypers of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The opportunity was set up by Philip Zinckernagel, who delivered a cross.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Nicholas Scardina comes on to take the place of Souleyman Doumbia, who is leaving the field due to an injury.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Souleyman Doumbia from Charlotte FC.

Corner kick awarded to Chicago Fire FC after Ashley Westwood allowed the ball to go out of play.

The shot is deflected. Brian Gutiérrez from Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. He received assistance from Hugo Cuypers.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.

Sergio Oregel from Chicago Fire FC commits a foul.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Hugo Cuypers of Chicago Fire FC takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The play was set up by Brian Gutiérrez.

The opening half is underway...

The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.