Chicago Fire Suffer Second Consecutive Loss to NYCFC, 3-1
WHO:
Chicago Tribune - Nicolas Fernandez, Agustin Ojeda, Malachi Jones, Matt Freese, Joel Waterman, Anton Salétros, Jack Elliott, Andrés Perea
NY Post - Nicolás Fernández Mercau
WHAT:
Chicago Tribune - Matt Freese had four saves for New York City FC.
Chicago Tribune - Fernández scored the opening goal in the 10th minute with a first-touch shot from 25 yards after a clearance from Jack Elliott.
Chicago Tribune - Waterman scored to tie the game at 1 in the 21st minute, tapping in a redirected free kick from Anton Salétros after a header from Ojeda.
Chicago Tribune - Jones scored in the 41st minute, giving NYCFC a two-goal lead with a one-touch finish from a cross by Ojeda.
Chicago Tribune - New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire 3-1.
Chicago Tribune - Nicolas Fernandez scored a goal for the third consecutive game.
Chicago Tribune - Joel Waterman scored his first goal of the season for the Chicago Fire.
Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Fire have lost back-to-back games following a three-game winning streak.
Chicago Tribune - NYCFC's record improved to 7 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws (7-6-4).
Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Fire's record is now 8 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws (8-6-2).
Chicago Tribune - Jones scored his first goal since 2024.
WHERE:
Chicago Tribune - The match took place at Yankee Stadium in New York.
WHEN:
Chicago Tribune - The match occurred on a Saturday night.
WHY:
Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Fire's losses followed a three-game winning streak.
HOW:
Chicago Tribune - Ojeda scored by bending a shot off the back post into the net after receiving a through ball from Andrés Perea.
Chicago Tribune - Waterman scored by tapping in a redirected free kick from Anton Salétros.
Chicago Tribune - Jones scored from point-blank range after receiving a cross from Ojeda.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 08:44 UTC)
In a thrilling match, New York City FC took the lead with a stunning opening goal from Fernández in the 10th minute, who struck a first-touch shot from 25 yards following a clearance from Jack Elliott. Waterman equalized for the opposing team in the 21st minute, tapping in a redirected free kick from Anton Salétros after a header from Ojeda. However, NYCFC regained control when Jones scored in the 41st minute, finishing with a one-touch shot from a cross by Ojeda, while goalkeeper Matt Freese made four crucial saves throughout the game.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 07:50 UTC)
New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire 3-1 at Yankee Stadium, marking a tough night for the Fire, who have now lost back-to-back games after a three-game winning streak. Nicolas Fernandez scored for the third consecutive game, while Joel Waterman netted his first goal of the season for Chicago, and Malachi Jones scored from close range after a cross from Agustin Ojeda. With this victory, NYCFC's record improved to seven wins, six losses, and four draws, while the Chicago Fire now stands at eight wins, six losses, and two draws.