New York City FC secured a 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire at Yankee Stadium, marking their second consecutive win since the MLS return. Nico Fernández Mercau opened the scoring with a spectacular long-range strike, a goal-of-the-season contender, moving him to third in the MLS goalscorer standings. Joel Waterman equalized for Chicago, but Agustín Ojeda quickly restored NYCFC's lead, followed by Malachi Jones adding a third before halftime.

Midfielder Andrés Perea was instrumental, dominating play and setting up two goals. Coach Jansen praised his team's improved clinical finishing, a key focus after a slow start to the season. Despite the highly anticipated debut of Chicago's new signing Robert Lewandowski, who came on at halftime, he struggled to impact the game. This win propels NYCFC to fifth in the Eastern Conference.