NYCFC opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a Hannes Wolf goal to take a 1-0 lead. Chicago's chances grew slimmer when Dje D'Avilla received a second yellow card just before halftime.
Despite playing with 10 men, Chicago found the equalizer in the 55th minute through Anton Salétros.
Maren Haile Selassie scored the winning goal in the 87th minute to complete the comeback and secure all three points for Chicago.
Final Score: Chicago Fire FC 2-1 NYCFC