Chicago Fire 1-3 NYCFC - Result & Match Stats (Major League Soccer)

Chicago Fire vs NYCFC - result

Chicago Fire 1-3 NYCFC in the Major League Soccer at Soldier Field, Chicago on 14 September 2025. Scorers: Philip Zinckernagel for Chicago Fire; Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Alonso Martínez, Seymour Reid for NYCFC. In their last 6 meetings, Chicago Fire have won 0, NYCFC 3, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Chicago Fire vs NYCFC?

Chicago Fire 1-3 NYCFC in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 14 September 2025 at Soldier Field. Scorers: Philip Zinckernagel for Chicago Fire; Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Alonso Martínez, Seymour Reid for NYCFC.

Where was Chicago Fire vs NYCFC played?

Chicago Fire vs NYCFC was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, the home ground of Chicago Fire.

What is Chicago Fire's recent form?

Chicago Fire's last five results read W D W L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is NYCFC's recent form?

NYCFC's last five results read D W W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and NYCFC?

Across the last 6 meetings Chicago Fire have won 0, NYCFC have won 3 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was New York City 3-1 Chicago Fire on 26 July 2026 in the Major League Soccer.

Who is the standout player for Chicago Fire?

Robert Lewandowski leads Chicago Fire with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for NYCFC?

Nicolás Fernández Mercau leads NYCFC with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Chicago Fire vs NYCFC?

Pierre Luce Lauziere refereed Chicago Fire vs NYCFC, averaging 21.5 fouls and 0.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Chicago Fire vs NYCFC - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
25 Jul 2026	Major League Soccer	New York City vs Chicago Fire	3-1
25 May 2025	Major League Soccer	New York City vs Chicago Fire	3-1
24 Aug 2024	Major League Soccer	New York City vs Chicago Fire	2-2
14 Jul 2024	Major League Soccer	Chicago Fire vs New York City	0-0
21 Oct 2023	Major League Soccer	New York City vs Chicago Fire	1-0
5 Mar 2023	Major League Soccer	Chicago Fire vs New York City	1-1

Chicago Fire 1-3 NYCFC: match stats

Stat	Chicago Fire	NYCFC
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	13	11
Shots on target	3	5
Corners	2	4
Fouls	7	16
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	16	20
Passes	490	468

Chicago Fire vs NYCFC goals and red cards

Chicago Fire: P. Zinckernagel 13'. NYCFC: N. Mercau 40', A. Martínez 57', S. Reid 90+3'.

Chicago Fire season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	6 of 45
Goals against	1.4	10 of 45
Shots	13.7	7 of 45
Shots on target	5.2	5 of 45
Fouls	12.5	10 of 45
Tackles	15.2	12 of 45
Passes	477.2	14 of 45
Corners	4.2	27 of 45

Chicago Fire player leaders 2026

Goals: Hugo Cuypers (13), Maren Haile-Selassie (7), Robert Lewandowski (6).
Assists: Philip Zinckernagel (9), Maren Haile-Selassie (4), Andrew Gutman (4).
Shots: Philip Zinckernagel (60), Hugo Cuypers (40), Maren Haile-Selassie (39).
Fouls: Philip Zinckernagel (36), Robin Lod (33), Djé D'Avilla (27).

NYCFC season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	17 of 45
Goals against	1.3	8 of 45
Shots	11.4	28 of 45
Shots on target	4.7	19 of 45
Fouls	11.3	17 of 45
Tackles	16.6	4 of 45
Passes	507	5 of 45
Corners	3.8	30 of 45

NYCFC player leaders 2026

Goals: Nicolás Fernández Mercau (15), Hannes Wolf (5), Agustín Ojeda (5).
Assists: Agustín Ojeda (8), Maxi Moralez (6), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (4).
Shots: Nicolás Fernández Mercau (62), Agustín Ojeda (31), Hannes Wolf (26).
Fouls: Nicolás Fernández Mercau (42), Keaton Parks (24), Tayvon Gray (24).