Dithejane Scores Late as Fire Beat Rapids

Chicago Fire won 4-2 over Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, with Puso Dithejane scoring in the 88th minute.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Soccer

Dithejane Scores Late as Fire Beat Rapids

Chicago Fire defeated Colorado Rapids 4-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Puso Dithejane came on as a substitute in the 87th minute and scored in the 88th minute, his third MLS goal of the season.

Why it matters

The result keeps Chicago Fire fourth in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match remaining. For Chicago readers, it marks a late-season result that shapes the local club's playoff position.

Dithejane scored 36 seconds after coming on, his third MLS goal of the season. Chicago Fire sits fourth in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match remaining, and the final standings are not yet set.

The players

Puso Dithejane

Dithejane is a South African forward who scored for Chicago Fire in its MLS win over Colorado Rapids.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire is a Major League Soccer club based in Chicago that competes in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Dithejane finished a move involving Andrew Gutman and Robert Lewandowski in the 88th minute. Mbekezeli Mbokazi played the full 90 minutes in central defence for Chicago Fire.

Saturday (October 31, 2026): Chicago Fire beat Colorado Rapids 4-2 in MLS.
Weekend (October 31 to November 1, 2026): Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

Season Trajectory

The win keeps Chicago Fire fourth in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match left, leaving its playoff position still tied to the final round of Major League Soccer's standings race. Its late goal and second-half effort show how close the conference table remains for clubs in the final week.

Chicago Fire's fourth-place standing with one match left means the final regular-season result will decide its playoff seeding. Fantasy managers tracking Dithejane should note his late-match role as a substitute scoring option.