VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Hugo Cuypers scored in the first minute, Philip Zinckernagel had an assist and his first career goal and Rominigue Kouamé played just eight minutes and scored in his debut as the Chicago Fire rallied to hand the Vancouver Whitecaps their first loss of the season with a 3-1 victory at BC Place on Saturday night.
Chicago has won three straight matches on the road for the first time since 2009.
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Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, top left, leaps to avoid a tackle as Vancouver Whitecaps' Bjorn Inge Utvik slides and takes the ball away from him during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi, front, and Chicago Fire's Leonardo Barroso vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, back right, and Philip Zinckernagel celebrate Zinckernagel's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Justin Reynolds blocks a Vancouver Whitecaps shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, left, and Philip Zinckernagel celebrate Zinckernagel's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie, left, and Chicago Fire's Jack Elliott vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios, left, and Chicago Fire's Jack Elliott vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie moves the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi, left, and Chicago Fire's Carlos Teran vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter, right, and Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Hugo Cuypers, center, scores as Vancouver Whitecaps' Bjorn Inge Utvik defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Edier Ocampo reacts after missing a scoring opportunity against the Chicago Fire during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (1) collides with Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie, back, and teammate Andrew Gutman during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Andrew Gutman, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Edier Ocampo vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Hugo Cuypers (9) and Philip Zinckernagel (11) celebrate Cuypers' goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau, back, is upended by Chicago Fire's Justin Reynolds during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios celebrates his goal against the Chicago Fire during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Sam Rogers, left, and teammate Jack Elliott collide during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen stands on the sideline during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen walks the sideline during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Cuypers scored 53 seconds into the match to give the Fire (3-1-1) the lead. All five of Cuypers' goals this season have come in the last four matches. Zinckernagel notched his second assist in his fourth career start and appearance.
Daniel Ríos pulled the Whitecaps (4-1-0) even in the 14th minute with his first goal in his first start and fourth appearance this season. Ríos scored 19 goals over four seasons with three previous clubs before joining Vancouver. Jayden Nelson had the helper on the score and has already collected a career-high four assists this season. The 22-year-old midfielder had three assists in 45 career appearances with Toronto FC.
Zinckernagel scored the winner unassisted in the 62nd minute.
Kouamé capped the scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time after entering in the 87th minute. Maren Haile-Selassie notched his first assist this season and the 13th of his career in his third season.
Chris Brady totaled one save in goal for the Fire.
Yohei Takaoka saved two shots for the Whitecaps, who became the seventh team in league history to win four straight matches to begin the season.
Vancouver hadn't allowed a goal in 231 minutes until Cuypers struck quickly.
The Fire posted a 3-1 victory in its last trip to Vancouver in 2022. The Whitecaps lead the series 7-4-3.
The Whitecaps travel to play Toronto FC on Saturday. The Fire will host CF Montreal on Saturday.
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Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, top left, leaps to avoid a tackle as Vancouver Whitecaps' Bjorn Inge Utvik slides and takes the ball away from him during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi, front, and Chicago Fire's Leonardo Barroso vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, back right, and Philip Zinckernagel celebrate Zinckernagel's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Justin Reynolds blocks a Vancouver Whitecaps shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba, left, and Philip Zinckernagel celebrate Zinckernagel's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie, left, and Chicago Fire's Jack Elliott vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios, left, and Chicago Fire's Jack Elliott vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie moves the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi, left, and Chicago Fire's Carlos Teran vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter, right, and Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Hugo Cuypers, center, scores as Vancouver Whitecaps' Bjorn Inge Utvik defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Edier Ocampo reacts after missing a scoring opportunity against the Chicago Fire during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (1) collides with Vancouver Whitecaps' Liam Mackenzie, back, and teammate Andrew Gutman during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Andrew Gutman, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Edier Ocampo vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Hugo Cuypers (9) and Philip Zinckernagel (11) celebrate Cuypers' goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau, back, is upended by Chicago Fire's Justin Reynolds during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios celebrates his goal against the Chicago Fire during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Chicago Fire's Sam Rogers, left, and teammate Jack Elliott collide during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen stands on the sideline during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen walks the sideline during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
