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Full time

New York City FC

3–1

Chicago Fire FC

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Match events

New York City FCChicago Fire FC

1st half

GoalGoal! New York City FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 0. Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.
10'1–0
21'1–1
GoalGoal! New York City FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
GoalGoal! New York City FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 1. Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Andrés Perea.
29'2–1
GoalGoal! New York City FC 3, Chicago Fire FC 1. Malachi Jones (New York City FC) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Agustín Ojeda.
41'3–1
Half-time3–1

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Fire FC. Robert Lewandowski replaces Maren Haile-Selassie.
45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Leonardo Barroso.
51'
Yellow cardDjé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Yellow cardNicolás Fernández (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
62'
63'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Djé D'Avilla.

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News and reaction

Match reportEx-San Diego FC forward Cédric Bakambu files fair housing lawsuitFormer San Diego FC forward Cédric Bakambu has filed a housing discrimination lawsuit in federal court.ESPN · 8h ago (opens in a new tab)

Match reportCF Montréal owner Joey Saputo announces club is up for saleCF Montréal owner Joey Saputo announced Monday that he has initiated the sale of the MLS club his family founded in 1992.ESPN · 1d ago (opens in a new tab)

Match reportSporting KC fires Raphael Wicky after last-place finish in WestSporting Kansas City fired coach Raphael Wicky after one season on Monday, which means the MLS club will have its fourth coach since March 2025 when it begins the league's sprint season in February.

Where to watch

Broadcast details for this game haven't been announced yet.

Match details

Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Started: 9:30 am Sydney time
Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York City
Competition: MLS
Officials: Ricardo Montero (Referee)

Form and ladder

New York City FCChicago Fire FC

–Ladder–

–Record–

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Team lists

New York City FC

New York City FC

49Matt FreeseG
6James SandsCD-L
13Thiago MartinsCD-R
32Jonathan ShoreDM
2Nico CavalloLB
24Tayvon GrayRB
8Andrés PereaCM-L
7Nicolás Fernández

Updated 11 Nov, 9:21 am

Substitution

Substitution, New York City FC. Bénie Traoré replaces Malachi Jones.

69'

71'

SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Fire FC. Puso Dithejane replaces Robin Lod.

71'

SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman replaces Viktor Radojevic.

77'

Yellow cardJoel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.

80'

Yellow cardPuso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

SubstitutionSubstitution, New York City FC. Arnau Farnós replaces Jonathan Shore.

85'

SubstitutionSubstitution, New York City FC. Hannes Wolf replaces Talles Magno.

85'

SubstitutionSubstitution, New York City FC. Mitja Ilenic replaces Agustín Ojeda.

90'+2'

Full-time3–1

ESPN · 1d ago (opens in a new tab)

Match reportPierre brothers keep family rivalry alive for USMNT-Haiti Nations League QFsUSMNT's Neil Pierre could potentially see minutes against Haiti in this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.ESPN · 1d ago (opens in a new tab)

InterviewEvery eliminated MLS team: What worked and what didn't in 2026, what needs improving in 2027?After every team in MLS is eliminated from postseason contention, ESPN details the best and worst of their seasons, and their priorities for 2027.ESPN · 1d ago (opens in a new tab)

CM-R

88MJMalachi JonesLM

26AOAgustin OjedaRM

11

Bench

9Bénie TraoréSUB
87Arnau FarnósSUB
23Max MurraySUB
29Maxi CarrizoSUB
35Mitja IlenicSUB
30Tomas RomeroSUB
99Seymour ReidSUB
15Kevin PierreSUB
17Hannes WolfSUB

Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC

1Chris BradyG
3Jack ElliottCD-L
16Joel WatermanCD-R
14Viktor RadojevicLB
2Leonardo BarrosoRB
42D'Avilla Dje TahCM-L
6Anton SaletrosCM-R
19Jonathan BambaLM
11Philip ZinckernagelRM
7Maren Haile-SelassieCF-L
17Robin LodCF-R

Bench

9Robert LewandowskiSUB
35Sergio OregelSUB
44Josh CohenSUB
5Samual RogersSUB
20Jason ShokalookSUB
15Andrew GutmanSUB
12Puso DithejaneSUB
24Jonathan DeanSUB
22

Mauricio Pineda

SUB