Red Bulls snap Soldier Field drought with dominant 3-1 win over Fire
The New York Red Bulls secured a 3-1 win over the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on Saturday. The victory marked their first triumph at the venue since 2022. Three different players found the net for the visitors, while Hugo Cuypers continued his impressive scoring run for the hosts.
The Red Bulls took control early, with Jorge Ruvalcaba opening the scoring in the first half. His fourth goal of the season came from a well-worked move involving Emil Forsberg and Adri Mehmeti. Cade Cowell then doubled the lead, netting his first goal of the campaign after a quick exchange with Ronald Donkor and Robert Voloder.
Chicago pulled one back late in the game when Cuypers struck in the 87th minute. His 11th goal of the season extended his scoring streak to nine consecutive matches, putting him top of the Golden Boot race. Despite his effort, the Fire couldn’t complete a comeback. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting added a late penalty for the Red Bulls, sealing the 3-1 result. Ethan Horvath played a key role in the victory, making three crucial saves to keep the Fire at bay. Meanwhile, Maren Haile-Selassie reached a personal milestone, becoming the 24th player to make 100 appearances for Chicago. The win improved New York’s record at Soldier Field to two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five visits.
Both teams now turn their attention to midweek fixtures. The Red Bulls will host the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, while the Chicago Fire travel to face D.C. United the same night. The result leaves the Fire reflecting on missed chances, while New York builds momentum ahead of their next challenge.
