This wasn't poetic justice. No; it was a far more badass and cool version of justice than that.
New York City FC ransacked the visiting Chicago Fire — who had their chances, and how — to the tune of four goals to one. David Villa hit his 18th and 19th goals of the year under the lights at Yankee Stadium, and the screaming duo of Khiry Shelton and Stiven Mendoza were fairly diamonds dancing.
The cracking result makes it seven straight games unbeaten at home for NYCFC. Six of those are wins.
With a bit of help tomorrow, Patrick Vieira’s team can clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs in just their second time of asking.