American capitalism is fixated on growth as a measure of success: It’s not how many units you move, it’s how many more you move compared to the last quarter. By that standard, New York City FC should be pleased with the result they earned last night on a chilly, blustery at Soldier Field against the Chicago Fire. The 1-1 draw was an improvement over last week’s dispiriting 0-2 loss in Nashville. Against Chicago, NYCFC created chances, took shots, and scored their first goal of the season.
But it’s hard to be excited about a game in which New York City often looked disjointed and timid.