BRONX, N.Y. (Sept. 26, 2018) – The Chicago Fire (7-16-7, 28 points) fell 2-0 to New York City FC (15-8-8, 53 points) at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.
After a scoreless first half, the hosts took the lead in the 47th minute courtesy of a left-footed strike from distance by midfielder Alex Ring (VIDEO). A right-footed finish by Spanish star David Villa in the 51st minute helped NYCFC clinch a spot in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs (VIDEO).
The Fire next return home for their first-ever meeting against expansion side Los Angeles Football Club at Toyota Park on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast nationally on Univision Deportes and locally on Univision Radio WRTO AM 1200.
Tickets to the match are available by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or by visiting Ticketmaster.
Chicago Fire 0:2 New York City FC
Sept. 26, 2018 – Yankee Stadium
Attendance:
Scoring Summary:
NY – Alexander Ring (2) (David Villa, Maximiliano Moralez) 47’
NY – David Villa (12) (Maximiliano Moralez, Anton Tinnerholm) 51’
Misconduct Summary:
NY – Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (caution) 27’
Chicago Fire: Stefan Cleveland; Nicolas Hasler, Johan Kappelhof, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Brandon Vincent; Brandt Bronico (Djordje Mihailovic HT), Dax McCarty ©; Aleksandar Katai, Drew Conner (Michael de Leeuw HT), Raheem Edwards; Nemanja Nikolic (Alan Gordon 75’)
Subs not used: Richard Sanchez, Jonathan Campbell, Jorge Corrales; Yura Movsisyan
Shots: 8; Shots On-Goal: 5; Fouls: 9; Saves: 4; Offsides: 3; Corners: 8
New York City FC: Sean Johnson; Anton Tinnerholm, Maxime Chanot, James Sands (Eloi Amagat 67’), Ben Sweat; Ebenerzer Ofori, Alexander Ring, Ronald Matarrita, Maximiliano Moralez (Jo Inge Berget 69’); David Villa, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Sebastien Ibeagha 84’)
Subs not used: Brad Stuver, Rodney Wallace, Thomas McNamara, Valentin Castellanos
Shots: 19; Shots On-Goal: 10; Fouls: 5; Saves: 2; Offsides: 3; Corners: 5
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant Referees: Adam Garner, Jeremy Kieso
Fourth Official: Robert Sibiga
VAR: Mark Geiger
