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Match Timeline

Stefan Toussaint@stefantoussaint
Not the cleanest win but the season has only just begun. Ride that momentum #NYCFC
G. Googly Boogly@ggooglyboogly
THREE POINTS #NYCFC https://t.co/FRoI3kOJWG
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JIM@newskull
If it takes Lampson 95 minutes to earn up, that guy needs to wake up earlier on game days. #cf97
Jimmy McGrath@McGrathFC
FT: 4-3 @NYCFC A huge 3 points to start the season. It was NOT easy and it was NOT pretty but still got the 3! Perfect start #NYCFC
Match ends, Chicago Fire 3, New York City FC 4.
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Steve@StevenPhilNYY
3 points to open the season. Awesome. Defense needs work but offense was explosive. Bring on Toronto next week #NYCFC
David Lamb@dlamb75
As @MenInBlazers might put it - that was crap, but hugely entertaining #CHIvNYC #MLS
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
90+’ David Villa gets free in the box, but Lampson saves. Time running out. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
96. Villa with a chance to get on the scoresheet. Seemed certain to score. Through on goal but forces a good save. #NYCFC #WeAreOne
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Final NYCFC 4, #cf97 3
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire 3, New York City FC 4.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
96+’ - Big save on David Villa by Lampson. CHI 3-4 NYC #CHIvNYC
90'+6'
Attempt saved. Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
90'+6'
Attempt saved. David Villa (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ronald Matarrita.
90'+5'
Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'
Foul by Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC).
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
93. Clever header puts Igbonanaike through on goal. Fortunately the linesman's flag goes up for offside. #NYCFC #WeAreOne
90'+4'
Foul by Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire).
90'+4'
Ethan White (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+3'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Brandon Vincent tries a through ball, but Kennedy Igboananike is caught offside.
90'+1'
David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1'
Foul by Rodrigo Ramos (Chicago Fire).
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
90’ - Six minutes of stoppage time. CHI 3-4 NYC #CHIvNYC
Hudson River Blue@hudsonriverblue
We’ll probably see 4 or 5 minutes of injury time. #NYCFC
Brian E. Long⭐@BrianELong
#NYCFC is trending! This is a pretty solid start to the season! #RBNY? Yeah, that's disappointing. ⚽️
J-La@JLa_NYC
Josh Saunders gives blood, sweat and tears in this opening match. #nycfc #CHIvNYC
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
88. The shirt of Saunders is ripped & there are stud marks along the inside of his arm. Looks to be carrying on! #NYCFC #WeAreOne
Matthew Dixon@BirdstoneWINS
You can see the cleat marks on Josh Saunders' arm. Ouch. #CF97 #MLS #CHIvNYC
89'
M-D
Federico Bravo
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#11
Khiry Shelton
Rosco@McIntoshRosco
What a ball in from Vincent there. Brave keeping from Saunders! Took a sore one there! #CHIvNYC #MLS
The Calzone@SpicyRomaCrew
Not that they need him yet but please tell me Pirlo is NYCFC's emergency GK. #MLS #CHIvNYC
88'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
87. Bad news. Saunders is holding his elbow and shoulder. He's going to be replaced. Johansen getting ready. #NYCFC #WeAreOne
Christian Araos@Christian_Araos
Josh Saunders is down after a heavy collision with Accam. Left shoulder being treated to. #NYCFC #CHIvNYC
Hudson River Blue@hudsonriverblue
Saunders still down after making a spectacular save to deny the equalizer. #NYCFC
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
New York City is very lucky that Chicago has had such abysmal finishing today. And fortunate that Saunders was on his usual game. #CHIvNYC
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
86’ Igboananike blasts a loose ball over the goal. Good chance for the Fire to equalize. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
Metro Soccer Nation@Metro_Soccer
85' Saunders deflects it away, Saunders collides hard with Accam, both down. #NYCFC
86'
Stoppage in match Josh Saunders (New York City FC) because of an injury.
85'
Attempt missed. Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Hudson River Blue@hudsonriverblue
Less than 10 to go. Blues still holding on to all 3 points. 2 subs left; does Vieira use them? #NYCFC
83'
Foul by Khiry Shelton (New York City FC).
83'
Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Guillermo Rivera@FireConf
9 players have made their #cf97 debut in this match. The most ever for a Fire game outside of the first match in 1998.
Danny Santaromita@TheDanSanto
Joey Calistri now to make his debut for the Fire. Subs on for Cocis. That makes 9 debutants today. #cf97
MLS 24/7@SoccerWatch247
This #CHIvNYC game 🔥🔥
81'
F
Joey Calistri
M
Razvan Cocis
Ernesto@EJFoto
Keeping the Tetris theme alive in MLS 👏👏 @Section8Chicago #CF97
77'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Josh Saunders.
76'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Khiry Shelton.
76'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Ethan White.
Harry Carter@HarryAdamCarter
It'll be this defence once again that could cost #NYCFC big time in the hunt for a play-off place. #CHIvNYC
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
#cf97 didn't concede four goals until September last season, their 27th game. Four conceded just over an hour here today.
76'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Mikey Lopez.
74'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Joao Meira tries a through ball, but David Accam is caught offside.
NYCFCKnox@NYCFCKnox
69: Tough penalty call on Shelton, nothing he could really do there. Fire pull another back to 4-3. Don't look away from this game #NYCFC
74'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Rodrigo Ramos tries a through ball, but David Accam is caught offside.
Marko@MarkWakefield95
Accam converts from the spot, the goals keep coming, 4-3 #CHIvNYC
Teshawn Edmonds@TeshawnEdmonds
Accam (11) SCORES on the penalty kick in minute 73! @NYCFC 4 : 3 @ChicagoFire #CHIvNYC #NYCFC #CF97
Shorty0691@Shorty06911
#NYCFC that was a harsh call imho.
73'
Arturo Álvarez (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Foul by Mikey Lopez (New York City FC).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
PENALTY to #cf97!
Adam Rose@ultimogaijin
At the fifth time of asking... #CHIvNYC
72'
3 - 4
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#11
GOAL: David Accam (PK)
Goals this Season: 1
Christian Araos@Christian_Araos
Penalty for Chicago. Handball on Shelton. #CHIvNYC
71'
Penalty conceded by Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
70’ - I hope my colleagues in the press box realize this is still just the first match. CHI 2-4 NYC #CHIvNYC
PK FOUL: Khiry Shelton gives up a penalty with a handball
70'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Josh Saunders.
John Harbour@John_Harbour
Brilliant fail. Saunders saves. Why do I think this will be a thing? #NYCFC #WeAreOne
NYCFC Blog@skybluesofny
Pirlo just bulldozed him. A phrase you won't hear me say again this year #NYCFC
69'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
69'
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Mikey Lopez
F
Tony Taylor
68'
Stoppage in match Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
67'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Jonathan Campbell tries a through ball, but Johan Kappelhof is caught offside.
67'
Attempt missed. Jonathan Campbell (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kennedy Igboananike with a headed pass following a corner.
67'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Josh Saunders.
67'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Arturo Álvarez.
66'
Tony Taylor (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
66'
Foul by Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire).
66'
D
Rodrigo Ramos
D
Michael Harrington
65'
Foul by Thomas McNamara (New York City FC).
65'
Arturo Álvarez (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Patrick from OFD@pburnsOFD
4 guys covering grass in the penalty area 😞 #CHIvNYC
Jason Button@butskijnr
I don't like to make excuses, but #cf97 should have had a penalty 45 seconds earlier
Lee Hallam@LeeHallam89
I think a Chicago player will have to get fully decapitated to get a penalty out of this ref today #MLS #CF97
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
63’ - NYC GOAL: Cross comes to Diskerud who was left unmarked and beat Lampson near-post. CHI 2-4 NYC #CHIvNYC
New York City FC@NYCFC
GOOOOOOAL @MixDiskerud!!!! #WeAreOne #NYCFC 4-2 @ChicagoFire https://t.co/RGX4uCLkVP
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63'
2 - 4
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GOAL: Mix Diskerud
Goals this Season: 1
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
62’ - FIRE YELLOW CARD: Polster booked. CHI 2-3 NYC #CHIvNYC
62'
David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
62'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
62'
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#8
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
Metro Soccer Nation@Metro_Soccer
NYCFC continues to play short from goal kicks, which has been... not great...so far. #NYCFC
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
#NYCFC pass completion is 80.5% but they're play at the back is a concern #CHIvNYC #MLS2016
New York City FC@NYCFC
Tony Taylor shown the Yellow for #NYCFC in the 59th minute
59'
Foul by Jason Hernandez (New York City FC).
59'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Aaron Sharpsteen@sharpsteeeeen
Progress: @ChicagoFire have now scored as many goals as they did in the entire month of March last year. #cf97 @Section8Chicago
59'
F
Tony Taylor (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
Metro Soccer Nation@Metro_Soccer
58' Matarrita with a rocket over the bar! Remains 3-2 here. #NYCFC
58'
Attempt missed. Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Thomas McNamara with a headed pass.
NYCFC UK Fan Club@uk_nycfc
We must remember vieira is building something so it will take time to get the defence sorted out #NYCFC
Jonathan Cregier@JJCregier
The crowd is re-engaged at @toyotapark. #cf97
56'
Offside, Chicago Fire. David Accam tries a through ball, but Arturo Álvarez is caught offside.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Meira back in #cf97
55'
Attempt blocked. Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Villa.
55'
Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55'
Foul by Michael Harrington (Chicago Fire).
54'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
53'
Stoppage in match Joao Meira (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
53'
Attempt missed. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Arturo Álvarez.
Brett Borzooyeh@brettborz
The #NYCFC defense is the opposite of good
52'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Thomas McNamara.
Joe Cromwell@CaptainCromy262
@iamdavidaccam with a beautiful steal and assist! #cf97
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
This #CHIvNYC game is a hot mess and I love it.
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
49’ Igboananike GOAL: Accam forces a turnover and crosses into Kennedy, who doesn’t miss. 3-2 NYC. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
Jeff Engelhardt@JWEngelhardt
Hey Accam to Igboananike worked! 3-2 New York. #cf97
Allie Whitfield@alliemwhitfield
24 attempts and 12 on target in the first half. Think we've got a goal fest on our hands! #mls #NYCFC
49'
2 - 3
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GOAL: Kennedy Igboananike
Goals this Season: 1
48'
Attempt missed. Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high. Assisted by Matt Polster with a headed pass.
47'
Attempt saved. Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Villa.
Second Half begins Chicago Fire 1, New York City FC 3.
HT
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Jonathan Campbell
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Gilberto
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
HT: @NYCFC 3, #cf97 1. Poor start to the season for the Fire. This is not the soccer. Nowhere to go but up.
Danny Santaromita@TheDanSanto
NYCFC has 3 goals by halftime and David Villa has been a non-factor. What were the odds of that? #cf97
45'+3'
First Half ends, Chicago Fire 1, New York City FC 3.
Luis Garcia@luisgarcianyc
Great first half. Saunders was big towards the end. The back 4 need get better! #SoccerSunday #NYCFC
Danny Santaromita@TheDanSanto
Big difference in finishing & goalkeeping today. Fire haven’t capitalized as well as NYC and Saunders has been good for the visitors. #cf97
Patrick from OFD@pburnsOFD
#cf97 Getting chances but not finishing. Could be a wild second half
Matt Dale@m_dale_
Why is Sean Johnson not starting ? #cf97
45'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kennedy Igboananike.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
I wonder what Pauno will tell the team at halftime. #cf97
Nico@futbolnico
Frank Lampard is right. Shelton is something special. #cf97 #NYCFC #CHIvNYC
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
44’ NYCFC counters following a series of Fire corners. Khiry Shelton shoots wide. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
44'
Attempt missed. Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Tony Taylor following a fast break.
43'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Jason Hernandez.
Trevor Hayward@HeyHayward
I fear for Josh Saunders’ blood pressure this season #CHIvNYC
43'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Andrea Pirlo.
42'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Frederic Brillant.
42'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gilberto.
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
41. Saunders makes another great save. NYCFC messing around with the ball deep inside their own half, totally surrounded. #NYCFC #WeAreOne
41'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Andrea Pirlo.
41'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Josh Saunders.
41'
Attempt saved. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Accam.
TRLightRail@TRLightRail
@ThirdRailSC Light Rail in the house at @TheBreweryNYC #nycfc #WeAreOne https://t.co/ZaKBZDU8Ta
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40'
Attempt blocked. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
38'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Matt Polster tries a through ball, but Gilberto is caught offside.
Collin Johnson@CJohnsonBago
Clearly we are a second half team. #cf97
Robbeh@ManLikeWilly
It's 3-1 to NYCFC!!! Shelton gets in behind Vincent with a brilliant burst of pace and slots it past Lampson! #NYCFC #WeAreOne
Anthony Rabanal@AnthonyRabanal
I wasn't expecting this much awesomeness! #NYCFC
37'
David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
37'
Foul by Joao Meira (Chicago Fire).
Tunç@ThanksLD
Chicago Fire still Chicago Fire. #CHIvNYC
WeNYCFC@wenycfc
36' GOALLLLL! Trickery, Blistering pace and an amazing run from Shelton and the determination gets him the finish past the keeper #NYCFC
36'
1 - 3
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#11
GOAL: Khiry Shelton
Goals this Season: 1
33'
Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Brandon Vincent.
33'
Attempt blocked. Thomas McNamara (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
33'
Attempt blocked. Mix Diskerud (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Hudson River Blue@hudsonriverblue
BTW, T-Mac’s goal wasn’t just the first of #NYCFC’s season; it was the 1st goal, period.
Evan Snyder@ScoopsES
Chicago kicks each other in the face, ending in an NYCFC goal. Yikes/ouch. #CHIvNYC #SoccerSunday @MLS @TotalMLS @MLSTransfers
Jeff Engelhardt@JWEngelhardt
Now Meira gets a yellow card. I have yet to be impressed with him. #cf97
Chris 'Coz' Costello@notabbott
Lucky bounce aside, that was a great turn on the ball for the score. #cf97 #CHIvNYC
32'
Foul by Joao Meira (Chicago Fire).
32'
Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
32'
D
Joao Meira (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
#NYCFC up 2-1 in Chicago. They're a disaster defensively, but good enough to win a few games 4-3 or 5-4 this year. They'll be fun. #MLS
Scott W. Nicholls@scottnicholls
That goal was PEAK MLS #NYCFC #CF97 2-1 New York. Taylor.
31'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
31'
Foul by Khiry Shelton (New York City FC).
JYx@Jamie17__
Awful defensive performance from both sides here but 2-1 now, get in!! #NYCFC
30'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
The Third Rail@ThirdRailSC
GOALLLLLLLLLLLL TONY TAYLORRRRR finds the back corner of the net! 2-1 #NYCFC https://t.co/90JeZRker4
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MAP@maportillo_99
TAYLOR!!!!! 2-1 NYC FC ARE BACK IN THE LEAD!!!! HIS 1ST GOAL IN A NYC SHIRT!!! #NYCFC
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
2-1 NYCFC taking advantage of a #cf97 miscommunication int he back, and a defender is down for the Fire in the 29th
29'
Stoppage in match Michael Harrington (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
29'
1 - 2
F
GOAL: Tony Taylor
Goals this Season: 1
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
.@SectorLatino12 sounding in midseason form #cf97
28'
Attempt missed. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Brandon Vincent with a through ball.
Amanda Vandervort@vandey01
5 shots of espresso in that drink 👍#SoccerSunday https://t.co/0kOcOStzXR
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Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Villa tries to beat Lampson from midfield. He's no Carli Lloyd on this one #cf97
27'
Attempt missed. David Villa (New York City FC) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Thomas McNamara with a headed pass.
Frank_NYCFC@nycfcfpp
Cooler than the other side of the pillow @Pirlo_official @azzurri @NYCFC #NYCFC #WeAreOne https://t.co/ORbNAPIJ2m
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
25' Razvan has a chip on goal denied at one end, then @LampStrong with a save on a well-taken Pirlo free kick. Still level at one. #cf97
26'
Foul by David Villa (New York City FC).
26'
Joao Meira (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hudson River Blue@hudsonriverblue
PIRLO GOES FOR GOAL! Lampson nearly has the howler. Still 1-1. #NYCFC
24'
Attempt saved. Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Cocis tries to chip Saunders on another #cf97 breakaway, easy save for the GK. The NYCFC defense isn't showering itself in glory so far.
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
23’ Cocis nearly with his second. Takes advantage of an NYC turnover, but Saunders saves his shot. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
Howler Magazine@whatahowler
No, this isn't last season. It’s a fresh video of #NYCFC not tracking opposing players. #CF97 equalize 1-1 https://t.co/1YtaAtr0hv
24'
Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
24'
Foul by Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire).
SAVE: Andrea Pirlo's free kick is confidently saved by Lampson
23'
Attempt saved. Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Aaron Cranford@akcranford
The first goal of the MLS season may be the Goal of the Week. Great strike to start #SoccerSunday. #MLS https://t.co/DNFwalZ85a
23'
Tony Taylor (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23'
Foul by Arturo Álvarez (Chicago Fire).
22'
Hand ball by Michael Harrington (Chicago Fire).
Challengers Podcast@ChallengersPod
New NYCFC manager, same aloof defending. Great run by Cocis. #CHIvNYC #MLS
Mike D@deluc1289
That was a gorgeous pass my goodness. #cf97
Joey Leizerowitz@JoeyLeizerowitz
#NYCFC's line is way to high. 1-1
leighton walsh@lwalsh74
Shocking defense by #NYCFC that goal has been coming from the 1st min.
Cody Nastasia@CodyNastasia
The defense out of this 3-4-3 is a mess #NYCFC
Jordan Becker@_MrJordan
Suffice it to say #NYCFC look vulnerable on counterattacking and early balls over the back line. Yep.
Matthew Dixon@BirdstoneWINS
That run by Cocis and pass from Alvarez were excellent for the #Fire. #CF97 #MLS
Alec H.@BP_Hutch
And Chicago evens it up. Still early.#NYCFC #WeAreOne #CHIvsNYC
Nobbs County@LagoonerBeach
Disappointed how few shots of Vieira we're getting. Obviously he's the real story here. #CHIvNYC https://t.co/ZrCTIafH5F
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19'
1 - 1
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GOAL: Razvan Cocis
Goals this Season: 1
16'
Attempt saved. Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by David Villa.
New York City FC@NYCFC
The @Tommy_Mc15 golazo that put #NYCFC up 1-0 #WeAreOne https://t.co/ERgonXttKD
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Gina Gagliano@g_gagliano
#cf97 home opener 2016 https://t.co/9iH8ooXZ7M
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Sean C Heffley@PancakeHat
Pumped and ready for the first game of the season! Come on Fire! #cf97 #CHIvNYC https://t.co/9j2ViSM7wH
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Women United FC@wunitedfc
McNamara with the 1st goal of 2016 MLS Season! And Vieira is content. Not a bad start for his 1st game! #CHIvNYC 0-1 https://t.co/zuF8JTZb8v
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Cory Jensen@coryhjensen
Tommy Mac will sell you a used car. #NYCFC #CHIvNYC https://t.co/E4dhiTIIFF
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Tyler Strauss@tyler_strauss_
I'm not sure what @NYCFC's defense is doing. They haven't defended at all. Pirlo must slow the game down & the team has to defend. #CHIvNYC
14'
Offside, New York City FC. David Villa tries a through ball, but Tony Taylor is caught offside.
Danny LiquidFootball@LFDanny
Stone wall penalty that #CHIvNYC
14'
D
#13
Frederic Brillant (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
13'
Attempt blocked. Tony Taylor (New York City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Villa.
Fire Conf Live@FireConfLive
Gilberto's jersey was clearly being pulled, but no PK given after McNamara's opening goal for #NYCFC. The 2016 season is officially underway
Alexander Bradley@ABradley91
#NYCFC take the lead but its all too soon to tell if it's the Viera effect or just the same old rubbish from Chicago Fire. #MLS
13'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
13'
Foul by Frederic Brillant (New York City FC).
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Asked Patrick Vieira what he thought of Thomas McNamara last weekend. He paused, smiled broadly, and simply said "I love Tommy Mac." #NYCFC
New York City FC@NYCFC
The 10th minute STRIKE from @Tommy_Mc15 goes top right corner, and #NYCFC takes the lead here in Chicago #WeAreOne
Jordan Becker@_MrJordan
#WeAreOne goal up on Chicago thanks to a very nice goal by Tommy McNamara. #NYCFC
Ace McCloud@AceMc122
Can't hate on that. Quality strike. #CHIvNYC
Brian Cook@SoccerwithBrian
#cf97 https://t.co/ASiulqbGdA
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SheikhNYCFC@SheikhNYCFC
Tommy Mac with a screamer! #NYCFC
Mohamed Lampard Jr.@ElNino_Mohamed
Oh you beauty @Tommy_Mc15 #nycfc #weareone
Wade Dendy@WadeDendy
Tommy Mac!!! #NYCFC
Austin@Daisey804
#NYCFC gets the 1st goal of the season
Marius Hollenga@MariusHollenga
Lovely goal, that. #CHIvNYC
10'
0 - 1
M
#26
GOAL: Thomas McNamara
Goals this Season: 1
9'
Attempt missed. Thomas McNamara (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Khiry Shelton following a set piece situation.
8'
Foul by Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire).
8'
Ethan White (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
matt siehoff@sherlocksiehoff
#cf97 can capitalize on nycfc's high line
John Beakley@BeakleyJohn
In Saunders we trust #NYCFC
NYCFC Blog@skybluesofny
Defense still looks shaky tbh #NYCFC
7'
Hand ball by Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire).
Greg@gtkix9
Good energy in the #CHIvNYC game so far...
abby armada@mygiantrobot
LET'S GO #NYCFC! #WeAreOne https://t.co/aILhmr05W9
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Metro Soccer Nation@Metro_Soccer
6' Dangerous ball through but Saunders sweeps up and boots it the length of the pitch. #NYCFC
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
SAUNDERS WITH A BIG SAVE! #NYCFC #CHIvNYC
6'
Attempt missed. Arturo Álvarez (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
6'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brandon Vincent.
SAVE: Josh Saunders slides in to make the save on Accam
3'
Attempt saved. David Villa (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
3'
Attempt blocked. Mix Diskerud (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas McNamara.
3'
Attempt blocked. Tony Taylor (New York City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Frederic Brillant.
2'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Joao Meira tries a through ball, but David Accam is caught offside.
SAVE: Matt Lampson makes the stop on David Villa's first effort of the season
2'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kennedy Igboananike.
Meg Schwamb@megschwamb
Start of the @ChicagoFire season - New manager, new team - let’s see a win - Come on you men in red! #cf97
Anthony Buckley@anthonybuckley
HERE. WE. GO. #NYCFC
TALKMLS@talkMLSoccer
WE ARE OFF #CHIvNYC
First Half begins.
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Hot Time In Old Town@HotTimeOldTown
.@VPaunovic pregame speech is on the TV. Neet! #cf97
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Freddie Shires@fshires
@grantharrison91 Very! But if it's #CHIvNYC, get ready for some truly terrible defending.
Astorre V. Cerebronè@Cerebrone
MLS season begins. Vamos David Villa. #NYCFC
Aaron Stukey@315Stukey
Opening day for @NYCFC Let's go boys! #MLS #NYCFC
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
The quest begins now. #CHIvNYC is live on @CSNChicago! #cf97 https://t.co/YGEFFdtcmA
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Austin Jackman@AustinJackman
New manager, new GM, new players, this season should interesting #cf97 actually excited and looking forward to it
Fernando Isaacs@fernando_isaacs
MLS is back! Let's go City! #NYCFC
New York City FC@NYCFC
#NYCFC takes the field #WeAreOne https://t.co/qTHiozIbnT
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Major League Soccer@MLS
👍 for #SoccerSunday from @ChicagoFire's Sparky! #CHIvNYC https://t.co/QrIHyW5N2L
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Amazingb_@AmazingB_
YASSS! #NYCFC ! Now I just need my friends to hurry the fuck up! https://t.co/H1IfbTH8Bp
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Andrés Durán@andreschase
Ready for #SoccerSunday #NYCFC https://t.co/NgB8npKVrp
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Scott Cruz@scruzcpa
#cf97 third opening day in a row. Let's go #ChicagoFire https://t.co/sUvnQAbdD0
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Randy Ryan@TheComiskeyKid
Let's Go @ChicagoFire !!!!! #MLS2016 #cf97 #ChicagoProud https://t.co/qblUAHpXYb
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G. Googly Boogly@ggooglyboogly
So pumped to see #NYCFC in person!!!!! https://t.co/rYnJ1LzthZ
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Major League Soccer@MLS
. @MixDiskerud previews @NYCFC's match vs. @ChicagoFire. #SoccerSunday Live: https://t.co/IrXBz77iCY https://t.co/H3EcnuAyaS

Goals and Assists

10'		Thomas McNamara Assisted By: Khiry Shelton
19'		Razvan Cocis Assisted By: Arturo Álvarez
29'		Tony Taylor
36'		Khiry Shelton Assisted By: Mix Diskerud
49'		Kennedy Igboananike Assisted By: David Accam
63'		Mix Diskerud Assisted By: Thomas McNamara
72'		David Accam (PK)

Disciplinary

14'			Frederic Brillant Reason: Unsporting Behavior
32'			Joao Meira Reason: Unsporting Behavior
59'			Tony Taylor Reason: Delaying the restart of play
62'			Matt Polster Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

HT		Jonathan Campbell GilbertoF
66'		Rodrigo Ramos Michael HarringtonD
69'		Mikey Lopez Tony TaylorF
81'		Joey Calistri Razvan CocisM
89'		Federico Bravo Khiry SheltonF

Match Information

MLS at SeatGeek Stadium

Bridgeview, IL

Attendance 17768

Weather Clear

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