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Chicago Fire vs New York RB

Major League SoccerFull time · 9 May 2026
Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

Lost · xG 1.37WWWLLLast 5
Full time
1 — 3
90+4'
⚽ unknown 45' · ⚽ unknown 49' · ⚽ unknown 87'

New York RB

Won · xG 1.67WDWWLLast 5
New York RB
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ CHI · last goal · 87'
59
41
CHI · 1.37 xG1.67 xG · NYR
Match StoryFull breakdown

Chicago Fire 1–3 New York RB

New York Red Bulls produced a commanding 3-1 victory at Chicago Fire, vindicating the model's pre-match read on away value at 5/1 and raising serious structural questions about where the Fire go from here.

Major League SoccerSat 9 May, 19:30
Key Takeaways
Result

New York RB claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the New York RB end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionMajor League Soccer
First Goal
U
45'⚽
Unknown2 goals in match
Match Report
New York RB Win 3-1 at Chicago Fire: What the Data Actually Shows About a Convincing Away Victory
MVMarcus Vale

New York RB Win 3-1 at Chicago Fire: What the Data Actually Shows About a Convincing Away Victory

New York Red Bulls produced a commanding 3-1 victory at Chicago Fire, vindicating the model's pre-match read on away value at 5/1 and raising serious structural questions about where the Fire go from here.

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Key Events
  1. 18'
    New York RB
    Foul
  2. 45'
    New York RB
    Right foot shot
  3. 46'
    New York RB
  4. 49'
    New York RB
    Right foot shot
  5. 60'
    New York RB
  6. 61'
    Chicago Fire
  7. 73'
    New York RB
  8. 73'
    New York RB
  9. 77'
    New York RB
  10. 80'
    Chicago Fire
  11. 80'
    Chicago Fire
  12. 80'
    Chicago Fire
  13. 80'
    New York RBJustin CheJustin Che
  14. 81'
    Chicago Fire
    Argument
  15. 81'
    New York RB
    Right foot shot
  16. 81'
    New York RB
    Argument
  17. 85'
    Chicago Fire
  18. 87'
    Chicago Fire
    Right foot shot
  19. 90+6'
    New York RB
    Time wasting
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Chicago Fire 1.37 xGNew York RB 1.67 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Nashville SC14103133
1Vancouver Whitecaps14102232
2Inter Miami1594231
2SJ Earthquakes15102332
3Chicago Fire1482426
3Real Salt Lake1482426
4Dallas1574425
4New England1481525
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Chicago Fire vs New York RB?

The match finished 1-3 to New York RB.

Who won Chicago Fire vs New York RB?

New York RB won the match 3-1.

When did Chicago Fire vs New York RB take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Chicago Fire lost 1-3 to New York RB in Major League Soccer. Our model favored Chicago at 51 percent probability, a pick that did not land. Despite Chicago's recent form showing one win and three draws across five matches, New York's superior finishing proved decisive on the day. Both teams had entered with high both-teams-to-score rates in their recent outings, though only Chicago managed to find the net in this encounter. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result shifted the playoff picture; New York RB moved closer to mid-table while Chicago Fire remained 4th but with momentum questioned. Our model noted New York RB's defensive fragility persisted despite the win. Chicago Fire's form string now reads DWDL, suggesting inconsistency. The 3-goal margin reversed recent head-to-head history and raised questions about Chicago's defensive solidity entering the final stretch.

Chicago Fire v New York RB · Major League Soccer · 09/05/2026, 19:30:00