Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17' | Chicago Fire | Leonardo Barroso | 0-0 | |
| 38' | Chicago Fire | Goal — M. Haile-Selassie (assist: V. Radojevic) | 0-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Dos Santos on, J. Marshall-Rutty off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Jimenez on, J. Ruvalcaba off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, M. Sofo off | 0-1 | |
| 56' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — D. Nealis on, O. Valencia off | 0-1 | |
| 57' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, E. M. Choupo-Moting off | 0-1 | |
| 64' | Chicago Fire | Joel Waterman | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — S. Williams on, A. Saletros off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — P. Zinckernagel on, R. Lewandowski off | 0-1 | |
| 66' | New York Red Bulls | Mohammed Sofo | 0-1 | |
| 77' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — V. Radojevic on, J. Dean off | 0-1 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — J. Hall on, C. Harper off | 0-1 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — C. Harper (assist: E. M. Choupo-Moting) | 1-1 | |
| 86' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — M. Pineda on, D. D'Avilla off | 1-1 | |
| 87' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — R. Lod on, J. Elliott off | 1-1 | |
| 87' | Chicago Fire | Substitution — J. Bamba on, P. Dithejane off | 1-1 |
The Red Bulls came from behind to grab a point at home, but they'll feel they should've won it. Chicago arrived at Sports Illustrated Stadium with a game plan and executed it perfectly in the first half, going in a goal up. The hosts dominated possession after the break and had the better chances—11 shots to the Fire's 10—but couldn't find the killer touch when it mattered. It finished 1-1, leaving both teams with something to show for their efforts, though the Red Bulls' wastefulness in front of goal will sting. Maren Haile-Selassie was the standout performer on the night, keeping Chicago competitive throughout with assured defending and intelligent play. The visitors held firm under late pressure despite being pegged back, and their resolve earned them a hard-fought draw on the road. For New York, this feels like two points dropped rather than one gained. They controlled large spells of the game but lacked the cutting edge when it mattered most.
The Matchup
New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire drew 1-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with New York Red Bulls holding 48% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York Red Bulls have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to St. Louis City SC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Chicago Fire, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Charlotte FC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.