Chicago Fire Held 1-1 by New York Red Bulls Late On

Chicago’s floor looks higher

The encouraging part for Chicago is the trend line.

• The report says they are now unbeaten in four league matches.
• It also says they had won six straight in all competitions before this trip.
• Haile-Selassie reportedly delivered again, adding another goal from open play.

That matters because Chicago have too often been a side of flashes rather than control in recent seasons. A run like this hints at a team becoming harder to beat, even when it cannot fully dictate the game.

A point built on key moments

The update says Chris Brady made five saves, while Ethan Horvath made four at the other end. That usually tells the story of a match that swung from box to box rather than one settled by long spells of dominance.

Chicago also appear to have found value from supporting pieces.

• Viktor Radojević reportedly supplied an assist from defence.
• Jonathan Bamba is said to have helped create the opener.
• Chicago reportedly led for almost 50 minutes.

That will be the frustration. Seeing out leads is often what separates playoff contenders from genuine challengers.

Red Bulls still had a response

For New York Red Bulls, the late equaliser may feel important beyond the single point. The report says they avoided a third straight defeat, and Harper’s impact off the bench suggests there is still enough energy and depth in the squad to change games late on.

Chicago now appear to be building something sturdier, but the next step is obvious: turn competitive draws into wins against strong opposition. Their next test, according to the report, is an away trip to Seattle Sounders - another useful measure of whether this run is simply solid form or the start of something bigger.