Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSNYCFC, Fire battle to scoreless draw
New York City FC overcame a commanding possession disparity, were not credited with a shot on goal until late in the second half and settled for a 0-0 draw with the host Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Alonso Martínez (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 4': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 4': Foul by Allan Arigoni (Chicago Fire FC).
- 4': Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 7': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 7': James Sands (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Andrés Perea (New York City FC).
- 11': Foul by James Sands (New York City FC).
- 11': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 11': Delay in match because of an injury Andrés Perea (New York City FC).
- 13': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Strahinja Tanasijevic.
- 14': Substitution, New York City FC. Justin Haak replaces Andrés Perea because of an injury.
- 15': Attempt missed. Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kellyn Acosta with a cross following a corner.
- 18': Foul by Alonso Martínez (New York City FC).
- 18': Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Justin Haak (New York City FC).
- 21': Justin Haak (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Wyatt Omsberg.
- 25': Wyatt Omsberg (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 26': Attempt missed. James Sands (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Santiago Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
- 26': Attempt missed. Strahinja Tanasijevic (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Alonso Martínez following a corner.
- 27': Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Foul by Christian McFarlane (New York City FC).
- 31': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Chris Mueller is caught offside.
- 35': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 35': Santiago Rodríguez (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Attempt missed. Keaton Parks (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Justin Haak.
- 37': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Strahinja Tanasijevic.
- 38': Attempt missed. Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Rafael Czichos following a corner.
- 39': Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
- 39': Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Mueller.
- 45': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45': Justin Haak (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, New York City FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 0, New York City FC 0.
- 48': Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Foul by Christian McFarlane (New York City FC).
- 49': Delay in match because of an injury Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 50': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 51': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 51': Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Allan Arigoni (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 54': Foul by Alonso Martínez (New York City FC).
- 55': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by James Sands.
- 55': Attempt missed. Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a cross following a corner.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Wyatt Omsberg (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 55': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Thiago Martins.
- 57': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Wyatt Omsberg because of an injury.
- 58': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 58': Thiago Martins (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Foul by James Sands (New York City FC).
- 59': James Sands (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Delay in match because of an injury Arnaud Souquet (Chicago Fire FC).
- 63': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 64': Alonso Martínez (New York City FC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Mitja Ilenic.
- 64': Attempt missed. Mitja Ilenic (New York City FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Thiago Martins.
- 65': Attempt missed. Christian McFarlane (New York City FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Hannes Wolf with a cross.
- 66': Foul by Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire FC).
- 66': James Sands (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 67': James Sands (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 68': Substitution, New York City FC. Agustín Ojeda replaces Hannes Wolf.
- 68': Substitution, New York City FC. Mounsef Bakrar replaces Alonso Martínez.
- 69': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by James Sands.
- 69': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Foul by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City FC).
- 71': Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Thiago Martins.
- 73': Delay in match because of an injury Strahinja Tanasijevic (New York City FC).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 76': Attempt missed. Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 77': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Rafael Czichos.
- 77': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Georgios Koutsias replaces Chris Mueller.
- 79': Attempt missed. Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 79': Foul by Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC).
- 79': Strahinja Tanasijevic (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Offside, New York City FC. Agustín Ojeda is caught offside.
- 83': Attempt missed. Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jonathan Dean.
- 84': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 84': Santiago Rodríguez (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Attempt saved. Santiago Rodríguez (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 85': Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Chris Brady.
- 86': Attempt missed. Keaton Parks (New York City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Santiago Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Offside, New York City FC. Santiago Rodríguez is caught offside.
- 87': Substitution, New York City FC. Birk Risa replaces Santiago Rodríguez.
- 90': Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
- 90'+2': Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Gastón Giménez.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Brian Gutiérrez.
- 90'+5': Foul by Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC).
- 90'+5': Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+8': Mounsef Bakrar (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, New York City FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, New York City FC 0.
Statistics
 NYC |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 49 | Possession | 51 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 298 | Accurate Passes | 315 |
| 387 | Passes | 396 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 9 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 50 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 14 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 14 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 25,179
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 25,179
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | +22 | 66 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | +12 | 65 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 34 | +26 | 65 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 34 | +9 | 59 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 5 | Rafael Czichos |
| 16 | Wyatt Omsberg  |
| 27 | Allan Arigoni |
| 2 | Arnaud Souquet |
| 30 | Gastón Giménez |
| 23 | Kellyn Acosta |
| 7 | Maren Haile-Selassie |
| 8 | Chris Mueller |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 17 | Brian Gutiérrez |
New York City FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 49 | Matthew Freese (GK) |
| 12 | Strahinja Tanasijevic |
| 13 | Thiago Martins |
| 18 | Christian McFarlane |
| 35 | Mitja Ilenic |
| 6 | James Sands |
| 8 | Andrés Perea |
| 55 | Keaton Parks |
| 16 | Alonso Martínez |
| 10 | Santiago Rodríguez |
| 17 | Hannes Wolf |
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