Dave Baldwin President of Business Operations | Chicago Fire FC Website
Dave Baldwin President of Business Operations | Chicago Fire FC Website
Chicago Fire FC fell to the New York Red Bulls in a 2-1 defeat at Sports Illustrated Stadium, bringing both teams to a record of 3-2-2 with 11 points each. The match saw an open first half where both teams exchanged attacks, but it was Chicago who struck first. Philip Zinckernagel set up Jonathan Bamba to open the scoring, marking Bamba's first goal for Chicago this season.
The Red Bulls responded with a goal from Serge Ngoma, who capitalized on Omar Valencia's cross to head the ball into the net. Just before the first half ended, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting converted a penalty after Dylan Nealis was fouled, putting New York ahead at the break.
Despite Chicago's attempts to equalize in the second half, New York's defense remained firm. Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel made several key saves to ensure the Red Bulls maintained their lead.
Chicago Fire FC will next play against Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field on April 13.
The match featured the first start for Rominigue Kouamé, who played 62 minutes, and for homegrown defender Justin Reynolds, who filled in for Leonardo Barroso. This loss was the first time Chicago was defeated by the Red Bulls at their home ground since May 2021.
Some players, including Leonardo Barroso, Jonathan Dean, and Chris Mueller, were unavailable due to injuries or other reasons.
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