New York City FC II earned a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire FC II on Tuesday night at Belson Stadium, securing their second straight home win of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season.
NYCFC II opened the scoring early in the ninth minute when midfielder Jonathan Shore fired a right-footed strike from outside the box into the right side of the net. Defender Kamran Acito picked up the assist, recording his first career MLS NEXT Pro assist in the process.
The hosts carried a 1-0 lead into halftime, marking the first time this season NYCFC II entered the break ahead. The momentum continued into the second half as Máximo Carrizo doubled the advantage in the 53rd minute with a left-footed finish from outside the area. Seymour Reid and Peter Molinari combined on the buildup for the goal. Chicago Fire FC II responded in the 60th minute through Damian Nigg, but NYCFC II held firm defensively to close out the match and claim all three points.
With the win, NYCFC II improved to 2-3-2 on the season a