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NYCFC Rallies Past Fire 3-1 to Tighten Playoff Grip

The comeback in Chicago pushed New York City five points clear of the Fire in the Eastern race.

Overview

  • Philip Zinckernagel opened the scoring for Chicago in the 13th minute at Soldier Field.
  • Nicolás Fernández equalized in the 40th minute, netting his first MLS goal for New York City.
  • Alonso Martínez delivered the go-ahead strike in the 57th minute, his 15th of the season.
  • Seventeen-year-old Seymour Reid sealed the result in the third minute of stoppage time with his first goal.
  • The result dents Chicago’s push for a first postseason since 2017 as NYCFC improves to 14-9-5 with a five-point edge over the Fire.