Nyarko shines in second season with the Chicago Fire

Former Virginia Tech soccer forward Patrick Nyarko led the Chicago Fire to a come-from-behind 1-1 draw against D.C. United on Sunday evening. Nyarko registered the equalizer in the 53rd minute of play, for his first goal of the season. The Fire posts a 1-0-1 record and is currently in a three-way tie for first place in the MLS Eastern standings.

Nyarko, in just his second season with Chicago leads the team with a goal and an assist this season. The Fire opened the season with a 3-1 win at FC Dallas on March 21 and will play its home opener on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. against the New York Red Bulls.