For the fifth time in the last three games, Evander found the back of the net as he helped pace FC Cincinnati to the top of the Supporters' Shield standings with a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire Saturday night.

Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire FC 2-1 to win its fourth straight game in front of a crowd of 25,513, the fourth sellout of the season at TQL Stadium. Cincy improved to 13-5-3 overall for 42 points, and took over first place in the Eastern Conference after Nashville beat Philadelphia 1-0 Saturday night. Nashville has 41 points and Philly 40.

Evander later put the exclamation point on the victory in the 83rd minute, tapping in a finish on a cross from defender Lukas Engel. The Brazilian put himself in another dangerous position on the goal, sprinting in the box, Noonan said.