Chicago Fire 1-3 New York City FC
Updated
New York City FC won: Chicago Fire 1-3 New York City FC in the MLS on Sun, 14 Sept 2025 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Fire goals: Philip Zinckernagel 13'. New York City FC goals: Nicolás Fernández 40', Alonso Martinez 57', Seymour Reid 90'+3. Expected goals: 1.20-1.58. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Nicolás Fernández (7.9).
Match report
New York City FC beat Chicago Fire 3-1
New York City FC came from behind to beat Chicago Fire 3-1 away from home at Soldier Field on Sunday 14 September in MLS.
Philip Zinckernagel put Chicago Fire ahead on 13' (1-0), Nicolás Fernández levelled for New York City FC on 40' (1-1), Alonso Martinez restored New York City FC's lead on 57' (1-2) and Seymour Reid made it 1-3 on 90+3'.
Chicago Fire had 51% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.20-1.58.
Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 20,636. Referee: Pierre Luc Lauziere.
Match stats
| Chicago Fire | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.20 | 1.58 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 414 (84%) | 393 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Chicago Fire (4-3-3): Chris Brady, Jonathan Dean, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Andre Franco, Brian Gutierrez, Dje D'Avilla, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba
New York City FC (5-3-2): Matt Freese, Raul, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Tayvon Gray, Kevin O'Toole, Nicolás Fernández, Aiden O'Neill, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez, Maxi Moralez
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire)
- 37' · Yellow card · Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC)
- 40' · Goal · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 56' · Substitution · Sergio Oregel for Andre Franco (Chicago Fire)
- 57' · Goal · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 67' · Substitution · Maren Haile-Selassie for Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire)
- 71' · Substitution · Jonathan Shore for Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Agustin Ojeda for Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Tom Barlow for Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire)
- 90' · Substitution · Strahinja Tanasijevic for Raul (New York City FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Seymour Reid (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2015: Chicago Fire 4, draws 8, New York City FC 14.
Questions
Who won Chicago Fire vs New York City FC?
New York City FC won, 1-3 (MLS) on Sun, 14 Sept 2025.
When and where is Chicago Fire vs New York City FC?
Sun, 14 Sept 2025, 00:30 UTC at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and New York City FC?
In 26 league meetings since 2015: Chicago Fire 4 wins, 8 draws, New York City FC 14 wins (goals 27-44).