New York City FC vs Chicago Fire

Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 02:30Yankee Stadium, BronxRicardo Montero, Costa Rica

Summary

Match report

New York City FC won 3-1 against Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 17). New York City FC led 3-1 at half-time.

New York City FC’s goals came from N. Mercau in the 10th minute, A. Ojeda in the 29th minute and M. Jones in the 41st minute. Chicago Fire’s goal came from J. Waterman in the 21st minute. N. Mercau was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.5).

Player of the match

N. Mercau

New York City FC90'1Rating 8.5

Key stats

All stats

47%Possession53%

1.39Expected goals (xG)1.36
11Total shots9
3Shots on target5
1Corners2
1Yellow cards3

Live commentary

Full-time: New York City FC beat Chicago Fire 3-1. In numbers: possession New York City FC 47%, Chicago Fire 53%; shots 11 (3 on target) to 9 (5 on target)
90+2'
Substitution, New York City FC: A. Ojeda replaces M. Ilenic
85'
Double substitution, New York City FC: H. Wolf makes way for Talles Magno, J. Shore on for A. Farnos
80'
Yellow card: Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire) for a foul
77'
Yellow card: Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire)
71'
Double substitution, Chicago Fire: V. Radojevic replaces A. Gutman, R. Lod on for P. Dithejane
69'
Substitution, New York City FC: M. Jones replaces B. Traore
63'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: M. Pineda makes way for D. D'Avilla
62'
Yellow card: Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) for a foul
51'
Yellow card: Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire) for a foul
46'
Double substitution, Chicago Fire: R. Lewandowski makes way for M. Haile-Selassie, L. Barroso on for J. Dean
The second half is under way
Half-time: New York City FC lead 3-1
41'
Goal! M. Jones adds another for New York City FC (3-1), assisted by A. Ojeda
29'
Goal! A. Ojeda puts New York City FC back in front (2-1) after a pass from A. Perea
21'
Goal! J. Waterman levels it up for Chicago Fire (1-1)
10'
Goal! N. Mercau gives New York City FC the lead (1-0)
Kick-off! New York City FC vs Chicago Fire is under way. New York City FC line up in a 4-1-4-1, Chicago Fire in a 4-4-2

Lineups

New York City FCCoach: Pascal JansenAverage rating 7.14-1-4-1

New York City FC – Starting XI (4-1-4-1)

49M. FreeseGoalkeeper – Rating 7.7
24T. GrayDefender – Rating 7.0
13Thiago MartinsDefender – Captain, Rating 6.9
6J. SandsDefender – Rating 6.6
2N. CavalloDefender – Rating 7.0
32J. ShoreMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 85'
26A. OjedaMidfielder – Rating 8.2, Goal 29', Assist, On 90+2'
7N. MercauMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 8.5, Goal 10', Yellow card 62'
8A. PereaMidfielder – Rating 7.7, Assist
88M. JonesMidfielder – Rating 7.0, Goal 41', On 69'
11Talles MagnoForward – Rating 6.9, On 85'