The Philadelphia Union defeated the Chicago Fire by a score of 4-0 at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23rd, to retake first place in the Eastern Conference and a controlling interest in the race for the Supporter’s Shield with just five matches remaining in the regular season.
The Union began their scoring run with a goal from Tai Baribo that went through the legs of Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady and put Baribo in a tie for third in the league in goals scored at 16. In the second half, the Union broke the game open with goals from Kai Wagner, Danley Jean-Jacques and Milan Iloski, who scored his first goal for the club in MLS play after scoring his first goal of his Union career against the New York Red Bulls in the U.S. Open Cup.
The Union will play a “six-pointer” away against FC Cincinnati in their next match, which could decide the winner of the Supporter’s Shield when the regular season ends on October 18th.
Philadelphia Union right back Frankie Westfield plays a ball into the box in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski works past Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya defends against Chicago Fire midfielder Jonathan Bamba in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan has a shot blocked by Chicago Fire defender Christopher Cupps in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner plays a corner kick into the box in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan plays a ball into the box in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Chicago Fire center back Jack Elliott clears the ball ahead of Philadelphia Union striker Bruno Damiani in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski fights for position on the ball in front of goal with Chicago Fire defender Leonardo Barroso in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Bruno Damiani flies through the air after contact from Chicago Fire midfielder Dje D’Avilla in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo celebrates his goal in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski fights for position on the ball with Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski and Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman collide as Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady collects a ball in the box in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Chicago Fire center back Jack Elliott gives instructions to teammates on a throw in against the Philadelphia Union in the first half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Bruno Damiani and Chicago Fire defender Christopher Cupps go up for a header in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner prepares for a corner in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union right back Frankie Westfield collides with Chicago Fire Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski works the ball past Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan leaps for a long pass in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski is fouled as he wins the ball ahead of Chicago Fire midfielder Dje D’Avilla in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner celebrates his goal in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya wins the ball from Chicago Fire forward Tom Barlow in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean-Jacques celebrates his goal in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan fights for the ball with Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski has a shot blocked by Chicago Fire midfielder Jonathan Dean in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan works the ball past Chicago Fire midfielder Kellyn Acosta in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski post a shot into the goal ahead of Chicago Fire midfielder Kellyn Acosta in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski celebrates scoring a goal in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski celebrates scoring a goal in the second half of the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya looks up at the scoreboard as he walks off the pitch following the Union’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday night, August 23, 2025.
That picture of Wagner hitting the corner with the late summer twilight sky over subaru park is *chef’s kiss*
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All pictures are great though.