Maren Haile-Selassie, Anton Salétros score short-handed goals as Fire rally to beat NYCFC 2-1

Maren Haile-Selassie and Anton Salétros contributed crucial goals to the Chicago Fire as they secured a 2-1 victory over New York City FC. In the second half, Haile-Selassie assisted Salétros for a short-handed goal, and Haile-Selassie ultimately scored the winning goal in the 87th minute.

The Chicago Fire had been on a three-game winning streak following losses to Nashville and New England, and a draw with Inter Miami. Prior to this match, NYCFC had taken an early 1-0 lead in the 19th minute through Hannes Wolf, assisted by Agustín Ojeda and Alonso Martínez. Ojeda and Martínez both helped NYCFC claim their first win of the season.

Chicago's Dje D’Avilla was sent off for a second yellow card in the 43rd minute, leaving the team short-handed for the remainder of the match. Salétros equalized for the Fire in the 55th minute with a header, marking his first goal of the season. Haile-Selassie scored his career-best 10th assist, and Robert Lewandowski added his third of the campaign.

Chris Brady made 4 crucial saves for the Fire, matching NYCFC's Chris Freese, who made 2 saves. This victory marked the Fire's 9th win and 4th loss at home this season, while NYCFC fell to 4th in the East standings with a 4th loss on the road.