Willy Agada, a Nigerian striker, scored the game-winning goal in the 76th minute to clinch Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 League Cup victory over visiting Chicago on Sunday.
Greek striker Georgios Koutsias opened the score for the Fire in the 22nd minute, but US defender Robert Castellanos of Kansas City equalized in the 39th minute.
The tournament combines MLS and Liga MX teams in a World Cup-style event with three-team groups, with two from each group advancing to the knockout rounds.
New York City FC defeated Mexico’s Queretaro 4-3 in penalties after a goalless draw. New York has two points in the group table to Queretaro’s one, with FC Cincinnati yet to play.
Sunday’s matches concluded the first group match round, with the second wave beginning on Tuesday.
Defending champion Inter Miami defeated Puebla on Saturday in their group opener, despite without injured ace Lionel Messi. Puebla and Tigres UANL will play on Wednesday in Houston, while Miami will meet Tigres on Saturday to round out their group.
