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Dithejane Brace Fires Chicago Fire Into Leagues Cup Quarter-Finals

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Justin Cooper/CSM/Shutterstock (16874511t) Chicago Fire Midfielder #7 Maren Haile-Selassie celebrates his goal with Chicago Fire Forward #12 Puso Dithejane during an MLS soccer match between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC at Audi Field in Washington DC MLS D.C. United Vs Chicago Fire FC, Washington Dc, USA - 13 May 2026

South African forward Puso Dithejane bagged both goals as Chicago Fire secured a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul to advance to the Leagues Cup quarter finals.

Dithejane was named in Chicago Fire’s starting lineup to face the Liga MX champions at the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

The South African bagged a brace to cancel out Nicolas Ibanez’s equaliser to earn his side the victory, which saw them advance to the next round of the competition.

WATCH: Puso Dithejane’s goals against Cruz Azul