Major League Soccer Regular Season - 13
Chicago Fire 1 - 3 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' J. Bamba
R. Voloder 18'
J. Ruvalcaba (E. Forsberg) 45'
HT
↓ J. Hall ↑E. M. Choupo-Moting 46'
C. Cowell (R. Donkor) 49'
↓ E. Forsberg ↑G. Berggren 61'
62' ↓ J. Bamba ↑P. Dithejane
↓ C. Cowell ↑R. Mosquera 73'
↓ M. Dos Santos ↑O. Valencia 73'
80' ↓ A. Saletros ↑S. Oregel
80' ↓ J. Dean ↑J. Shokalook
80' ↓ D. D'Avilla ↑M. Pineda
↓ R. Voloder ↑J. Che 80'
J. Ruvalcaba 82'
85' ↓ M. Haile-Selassie ↑D. Borso
87' D. Nealis
O. Valencia 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Defenders
Jonathan Dean 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Joel Waterman 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
86
Passes
3
Duels
Jack Elliott 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Andrew Gutman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Anton Salétros
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
64
Passes
4
Duels
Dje Tah D'Avilla
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
66
Passes
8
Duels
Philip Zinckernagel 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Maren Haile-Selassie
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Jonathan Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Josh Cohen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Borso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Mueller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dylan Nealis 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Voloder
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Adri Mehmeti 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Cade Cowell 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ronald Donkor 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Emil Forsberg
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jorge Ruvalcaba
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Che
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 04/05/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 09/15/2024 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 04/13/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 01/27/2024 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Soccer Academy |
| 09/30/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/30/2023 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/18/2022 | New York Red Bulls | 3 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/01/2022 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 08/28/2021 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
07/27/2025
04/05/2025
09/15/2024
04/13/2024
01/27/2024
09/30/2023
04/30/2023
05/18/2022
05/01/2022
08/28/2021
Chicago Fire Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 10 | 23 | 21 | 6 | +15 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 12 | 22 | 26 | 21 | +5 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 10 | 19 | 18 | 12 | +6 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 17 | 19 | 11 | +8 | |
| 5 | DC United | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | -2 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 15 | 22 | 25 | -3 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 11 | 14 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 8 | Toronto FC | 12 | 14 | 20 | 24 | -4 | |
| 9 | New York City FC | 11 | 12 | 19 | 18 | +1 | |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 11 | 12 | 16 | 27 | -11 | |
| 12 | Atlanta United FC | 11 | 10 | 12 | 18 | -6 | |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 11 | 10 | 16 | 32 | -16 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 10 | 9 | 14 | 23 | -9 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 11 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -8 |
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Red Bulls Raid Soldier Field in Massive Upset
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A ruthless display of counter-attacking soccer saw New York Red Bulls dismantle a possession-heavy Chicago Fire side in a critical Eastern Conference clash.
Early Illusions
Chicago Fire dominated possession early on, orchestrating a fluid passing game that pinned New York Red Bulls deep into their own half. The hosts thought they had the breakthrough when J. Bamba found the net in the eighth minute, but VAR intervened to rule it out for offside. Despite Chicago controlling the ball, the Intensity metric favored a visiting defense that refused to crack. New York absorbed the pressure masterfully at Soldier Field, setting traps in the middle of the park. The visitors bided their time, perfectly executing a rope-a-dope strategy that left the home crowd frustrated as the first half wore on.
The Sucker Punch
The defining moment arrived right on the brink of halftime. Against the run of play, E. Forsberg carved open the defense to set up J. Ruvalcaba for a stunning opener. Any hopes of a home side reset in the locker room vanished within four minutes of the restart. R. Donkor played provider for C. Cowell, who doubled the advantage and completely flipped the script. The high Upset Factor became glaringly apparent as Chicago's defense unraveled in transition. The tactical Balance shifted entirely to the visitors, who proved that clinical finishing and smart movement easily trump sterile possession.
Putting It Out of Reach
With the game slipping away, Chicago threw bodies forward, but Adri Mehmeti put on an absolute clinic in midfield to stall their momentum and claim Man of the Match honors. The visitors sealed their masterpiece when substitute E. M. Choupo-Moting coolly converted an 81st-minute penalty. A late own goal from D. Nealis gave the hosts a mere consolation prize, doing nothing to alter the final outcome. The massive Stakes in this six-pointer were evident at the final whistle, as New York secured a vital three points to climb right back into the playoff hunt at the expense of their rivals.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Chicago Fire's season?
This shock defeat halts their strong three-game winning streak, exposing vulnerabilities against counter-attacking setups and keeping the Eastern Conference playoff race incredibly tight.
How did substitute Adri Mehmeti change the game?
Mehmeti completely neutralized Chicago's midfield engine, delivering a flawless two-way performance with precise passing and relentless defensive cover to spark devastating counter-attacks.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Fire Look to Torch Red Bulls at Home
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Chicago's formidable home record clashes with New York's defensive vulnerabilities in what promises to be an action-packed encounter.
The Setup
The Chicago Fire welcome the New York Red Bulls to Soldier Field riding a wave of confidence. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this regular season clash, but the attacking intent is undeniable. The hosts sit comfortably in third place, backed by an intimidating Form rating that highlights their recent unbeaten run and four home victories. Conversely, the Red Bulls arrive in eleventh place, hampered by an inability to close out matches. A strong Balance rating suggests the visitors have the tools to compete, but unlocking Chicago's defense will require their Stars to step up dramatically.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Hugo Cuypers leading the line for the hosts. His ruthless finishing will test the visitors' defensive resolve. On the other side, Jorge Ruvalcaba must serve as the creative spark for New York, demanding the ball in dangerous areas to relieve pressure off his backline.
Our Prediction
We expect the hosts to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. New York's fragile defense cannot withstand Chicago's relentless attacking waves for a full ninety minutes. Our take points to a comfortable 3-1 victory for the home side, capitalizing on their momentum and superior firepower.