Chicago v Red Bull NY
Stojanovic scores 2 goals, Fire beat Red Bulls 2-1
CHICAGO -- — Luka Stojanovic returned to the starting lineup and scored two early goals to help the Chicago Fire beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Sunday.
Stojanovic, who had been a reserve the previous seven games, blasted a right-footer from 22-yards outs that slipped inside the post to open the scoring in the second minute. His volley in the eighth minute gave the Fire a 2-0 lead.
Chicago (4-9-5) snapped a five-game winless skid dating to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on July 7.
The Red Bulls (5-8-4) are winless in their last six games.
Game Information
Soldier Field
6:00 PM, August 8, 2021Coverage: ESPN+
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 11,894
- Referees:
- Guido Gonzales Jr.
MLS Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 16 |
| Inter Miami CF | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 15 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 |
| Toronto FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| New York City FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 11 |
| Charlotte FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 11 |
| Red Bull New York | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 11 |
| New England Revolution | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| FC Cincinnati | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| CF Montréal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 6 |
| Columbus Crew | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Atlanta United FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 4 |
| Orlando City SC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -18 | 4 |
| Philadelphia Union | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 3 |

