NYCFC – 4
David Villa struck for a brace and Jefferson Mena and Steven Mendoza scored first half goal to help lift New York City FC to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Fire Friday night at Yankee Stadium, moving into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference and one step closer to a first-ever MLS playoff berth.
NYCFC, which extended a home unbeaten streak to seven games, can book its ticket into the 2016 MLS Audi Playoffs with either an Orlando City SC tie against D.C. United Saturday, a New York Red Bulls win over the Montreal Impact Saturday or a New England Revolution tie or loss against the Columbus Crew Sunday.