NYCFC scores three goals to lead against Chicago Fire 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Nicolas Fernandez, Agustin Ojeda, and Malachi Jones each scored as New York City FC took a 3-1 lead against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Fernandez opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by a goal from Waterman in the 21st minute that tied the game 1-1. Ojeda scored to regain the lead at 2-1 in the 29th, with Jones extending it to 3-1 in the 41st minute. Matt Freese recorded four saves for NYCFC as they improved to 7-6-4. The Fire, despite Waterman's first goal of the season, faced back-to-back losses after previously winning three straight matches.
- •NYCFC leads 3-1 against Chicago Fire in ongoing match.
- •Fernandez, Ojeda, and Jones score for NYCFC.
- •Waterman equalizes for Chicago Fire in the 21st minute.
- •Match played on July 25, 2026.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Fernandez, Ojeda and Jones each score a goal, NYCFC beat Fire 3-1
"Nicolas Fernandez scored a goal for the third consecutive game, Agustin Ojeda and Malachi Jones each added a goal, and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night. Matt Freese had FOUR saves for NYCFC (7-6-4). Joel Waterman scored his first goal this season for Chicago.
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