Chicago Fire FCvsNew York City FC
CHI 1/NYC 3
Things to say
New York City FC beat Chicago Fire FC 3-1 at Yankee Stadium.
01
opener
NYCFC handled it, 3-1. Fire hung around for a bit but the home side pulled away. Good result at Yankee Stadium.
02
key player
Matt Freese was busy in goal, four saves to keep it comfortable. Kept Chicago frustrated all night.
03
hot take
Three goals but honestly NYC didn't need to be brilliant. Chicago handed them chances.
04
deep cut
Tayvon Gray had 13 defensive interventions. Guy was everywhere on that right side.
05
exit
Fire are still top of the pile on points though. Long way to go this season.
The recap
New York City FC brought Chicago back down to earth at Yankee Stadium, running out 3-1 winners to snap the Fire's momentum. Talles Magno led the attacking charge while Matt Freese kept things tidy with four saves whenever Chicago tried to claw back into it.
Tayvon Gray was everywhere at the back with 13 defensive interventions, and that solid base let NYC push on for the third. Chicago got one to make it interesting, but this was a comfortable home job in the end.