Chicago Fire vs New York City FC

Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 21:30Soldier Field, ChicagoBrandon Stevis, USA

Summary

Match report

Chicago Fire beat New York City FC 2-1 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 28). New York City FC led 1-0 at half-time. Chicago Fire came from a goal down to win.

Chicago Fire’s goals came from A. Saletros in the 55th minute and M. Haile-Selassie in the 88th minute. New York City FC’s goal came from H. Wolf in the 19th minute. Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire) was sent off for a second yellow card (43′). M. Haile-Selassie was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.7).

Player of the match

M. Haile-Selassie

Chicago Fire89'11Rating 8.7

Key stats

All stats

48%Possession52%

1.09Expected goals (xG)1.50
14Total shots12
4Shots on target6
4Corners4
4Yellow cards0
1Red cards0

Live commentary

Full-time: Chicago Fire beat New York City FC 2-1. In numbers: possession Chicago Fire 48%, New York City FC 52%; shots 14 (4 on target) to 12 (6 on target)
90+5'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: M. Haile-Selassie replaces A. Hanche-Olsen
90+4'
Booking: Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire) for a foul
88'
Goal! M. Haile-Selassie completes the turnaround for Chicago Fire (2-1)
82'
Substitution, New York City FC: H. Wolf comes on for M. Jones
76'
Double substitution, New York City FC: J. Sands replaces J. Shore, A. Ojeda on for B. Traore
72'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: L. Barroso comes on for N. Allen
71'
Double substitution, Chicago Fire: R. Lewandowski comes on for J. Gomez, P. Zinckernagel on for P. Dithejane
64'
Booking: Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire) for a foul
60'
Double substitution, New York City FC: A. Perea comes on for Raul Gustavo, A. Martinez on for Luighi
55'
Goal! A. Saletros pulls Chicago Fire level (1-1), assisted by M. Haile-Selassie
46'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: J. Bamba replaces M. Pineda
46'
Substitution, New York City FC: K. O'Toole makes way for N. Cavallo
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: New York City FC lead 1-0
43'
Second yellow! Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire) is sent off for a foul, and Chicago Fire are down to ten men
20'
Yellow card: Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire) for a foul
19'
Goal! H. Wolf opens the scoring for New York City FC (1-0), assisted by A. Ojeda
Kick-off! We're under way between Chicago Fire and New York City FC. Chicago Fire line up in a 4-4-2, New York City FC in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Chicago FireCoach: Mario BarcenaAverage rating 6.84-4-2

Chicago Fire – Starting XI (4-4-2)

1C. BradyGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
24J. DeanDefender – Rating 6.9
3J. ElliottDefender – Captain, Rating 6.3
4M. MbokaziDefender – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 64'
2L. BarrosoDefender – Rating 6.6, On 72'
11P. ZinckernagelMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 71'
6A. SaletrosMidfielder – Rating 7.9, Goal 55'
42D. D'AvillaMidfielder – Rating 5.2, Second yellow card 43'
19J. BambaMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 46'
9R. LewandowskiForward – Rating 6.0, On 71'
7M. Haile-SelassieForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.7, Goal 88', Assist, On 90+5'