Chicago Fire FC vs New York Red Bulls, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Fire holding on to hope thanks to victory over Red Bulls
The Chicago Fire kept their playoff hopes alive on Saturday night, beating the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-1.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside.
- 3': Attempt missed. Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lewis Morgan with a through ball.
- 5': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Foul by Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Elias Manoel (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Felipe Carballo with a through ball.
- 6': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 6': Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Offside, New York Red Bulls. Lewis Morgan is caught offside.
- 8': Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls).
- 9': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside.
- 10': Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC).
- 11': Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls).
- 14': Attempt missed. Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 14': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Gastón Giménez.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Harper.
- 15': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 16': Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls).
- 16': Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC).
- 17': Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Attempt missed. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner.
- 21': Delay in match (New York Red Bulls).
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Ariel Lassiter (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Mueller.
- 26': Foul by Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls).
- 26': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls).
- 27': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Andrés Reyes.
- 31': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 31': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, New York Red Bulls 0. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 32': Offside, New York Red Bulls. Elias Manoel is caught offside.
- 42': Offside, New York Red Bulls. Elias Manoel is caught offside.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, New York Red Bulls 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 1, New York Red Bulls 0.
- 45': Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dante Vanzeir replaces Elias Manoel.
- 45': Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Peter Stroud.
- 46': Delay in match because of an injury Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 46': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 47': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, New York Red Bulls 1. Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dante Vanzeir with a cross.
- 50': Attempt missed. Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 50': Attempt missed. Dante Vanzeir (New York Red Bulls) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dylan Nealis.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 53': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tobias Salquist replaces Carlos Terán because of an injury.
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 54': Foul by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls).
- 54': Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt saved. Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Fabian Herbers.
- 55': Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 56': Foul by Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls).
- 56': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Foul by Ariel Lassiter (Chicago Fire FC).
- 57': Ariel Lassiter (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 62': Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls).
- 63': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Tobias Salquist.
- 63': Attempt missed. Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Cameron Harper with a cross following a corner.
- 65': Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 66': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Noah Eile.
- 67': Attempt missed. Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers following a corner.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 68': Attempt saved. Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Dennis Gjengaar.
- 68': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Chris Brady.
- 69': Attempt missed. Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by John Tolkin with a cross following a corner.
- 70': Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls).
- 72': Attempt missed. Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Noah Eile.
- 72': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Giorgos Koutsias replaces Tom Barlow.
- 72': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Chris Mueller.
- 72': Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Serge Ngoma replaces Cameron Harper.
- 73': Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 73': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 74': Attempt saved. Giorgos Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Fabian Herbers.
- 74': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Carlos Coronel.
- 75': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 2, New York Red Bulls 1. Giorgos Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Kellyn Acosta with a cross following a corner.
- 78': Foul by Andrés Reyes (New York Red Bulls).
- 78': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Federico Navarro replaces Fabian Herbers.
- 80': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Ariel Lassiter.
- 81': Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Daniel Edelman.
- 84': Delay in match because of an injury Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC).
- 86': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 87': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Cory Burke replaces Andrés Reyes.
- 90': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90': John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Tobias Salquist.
- 90'+2': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 90'+4': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+4': Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by John Tolkin with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dante Vanzeir.
- 90'+7': Foul by Dante Vanzeir (New York Red Bulls).
- 90'+7': Tobias Salquist (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Dante Vanzeir (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+9': Corner, New York Red Bulls. Conceded by Arnaud Souquet.
- 90'+9': Attempt missed. Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by John Tolkin with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, New York Red Bulls 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, New York Red Bulls 1.
Statistics
 NY |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 51.8 | Possession | 48.2 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 377 | Accurate Passes | 340 |
| 469 | Passes | 447 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 19 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 12 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 15 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 22,188
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 22,188
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Miami CF | 34 | +30 | 74 |
| 2 | Columbus Crew | 34 | +32 | 66 |
| 3 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | +10 | 59 |
| 4 | Orlando City SC | 34 | +9 | 52 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 4 | Carlos Terán |
| 16 | Wyatt Omsberg |
| 2 | Arnaud Souquet |
| 8 | Christopher Mueller  |
| 21 | Fabian Herbers |
| 30 | Gastón Giménez |
| 11 | Ariel Lassiter |
| 7 | Maren Haile-Selassie |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 12 | Tom Barlow |
New York Red Bulls (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Carlos Coronel (GK) |
| 3 | Noah Eile |
| 4 | Andrés Reyes |
| 47 | John Tolkin |
| 12 | Dylan Nealis |
| 75 | Daniel Edelman |
| 20 | Felipe Carballo Ares |
| 5 | Peter Stroud |
| 17 | Cameron Harper |
| 11 | Elias Manoel |
| 9 | Lewis Morgan |
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