Chicago Fire Drop Second Straight Match Post-World Cup Break, Falling to NYCFC
The Chicago Fire lost 3-1 to New York City FC in New York on Saturday night, marking their second consecutive loss since returning from the World Cup break. Joel Waterman scored the lone goal for the Fire.
Chicago, IL, July 25, 2026 —
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Fire extended their losing streak to two matches following a 3-1 defeat against New York City FC on Saturday night. The Major League Soccer contest took place in New York.
This latest loss comes shortly after the team’s return from the World Cup break. The Fire’s performance on Saturday marked their second consecutive game without a win since the league resumed play.
Joel Waterman was responsible for the Chicago Fire’s only goal of the match. The specific details regarding the timing of Waterman’s goal and the other goals scored by New York City FC were not provided in the summary.
The club’s performance since the World Cup break indicates a challenging period as they aim to regain their footing in the league standings. Further details about the match, including possession, shots on goal, and specific game events, were not available.
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