Overview

• New York City FC rallied to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Fire, aided by second-half goals from Mounsef Bakrar, Hannes Wolf, and Alonso Martínez.
• Chicago Fire's Brian Gutiérrez received a red card in the 31st minute, and Dje D'Avilla was ejected in the 84th after a controversial second yellow card.
• Wolf's 70th-minute strike, following a failed clearance, gave NYCFC the lead after Bakrar's earlier equalizer in the 58th minute.
• NYCFC dominated possession with 64% and outshot the Fire 21-8, showcasing their improved offensive efficiency.
• Chicago's Philip Zinckernagel opened the scoring in the 19th minute, but the Fire's reduced lineup ultimately hindered their ability to maintain momentum.