The Fire duo experienced a cultural crossover moment, meeting Colombian music superstars ahead of performance in Chicago
Gutiérrez and Terán connect with J Balvin and DJ Pope at United CenterEvent showcases growing Latin American influence in MLSChicago Fire face FC Cincinnati next in MLSGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
Following their star-studded encounter against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at Solider Field over the weekend, Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and defender Carlos Terán were starstruck yet again.
The duo had an exclusive backstage meeting with global reggaeton phenomenon J Balvin and acclaimed DJ Pope at Chicago's United Center. The encounter occurred just hours before J Balvin's electrifying performance as part of his "Back to the Rayo" North American tour.
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The Chicago Fire FC hosted Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field in a tense MLS match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite several close chances, neither team managed to find the back of the net.
Lionel Messi came close to scoring for Miami a few times while Chicago's Jonathan Bamba had a late opportunity but was denied. The match drew a record crowd of 62,358 fans for the Fire.
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Chicago's goalless draw against Inter Miami meant that Greg Berhalter’s side remain eighth on the league table after as many games played. They face FC Cincinnati next at Solider Park on April 19 and then go on the road to face Nashville SC on April 26.