Chicago Fire FC defeats New York City FC 2-1 in comeback win

Chicago Fire FC secured a 2-1 comeback victory against New York City FC at Soldier Field, marking their third consecutive win in Major League Soccer. Despite being reduced to ten men following a second yellow card for Dje D’Avilla in the 43rd minute, the Fire rallied in the second half.

Hannes Wolf opened the scoring for NYCFC in the 19th minute. Chicago responded in the 55th minute when Anton Salétros headed in an equalizer assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie. Haile-Selassie eventually secured the win in the 87th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeper error to score his ninth goal of the season.

Robert Lewandowski started the match for Chicago and played 70 minutes before being substituted. In a separate MLS match, the New York Red Bulls defeated San Diego FC 4-1, led by a goal and an assist from Jorge Ruvalcaba.