Photo: Kyle Grantham

The Philadelphia Union dominated the Chicago Fire en route to a 4-0 win that put them back in the lead in the Supporters’ Shield race. Philly’s press suffocated a stubborn Gregg Berhalter side (a story that might sound familiar to fans of the USMNT), but the Union also showed some impressive chops in possession. Here are the ratings:

Player Ratings

GK Andrew Rick – 6

Rick performed when he had to, including on a tricky deflected shot in the 13th minute, but had a few nervy moments as well.

LB Kai Wagner – 8.5

A goal, an assist, and another outstanding performance from the Union’s talisman left-back. What more is there to say about this man’s magic left foot?

CB Olwethu Makhanya – 7

Makhanya’s positioning was outstanding all night. He seems to have developed a great understanding with Glesnes.

CB Jakob Glesnes – 7.5

Glesnes smothered Chicago whenever they tried to get forward, recording seven tackles and two interceptions on the night.

RB Frankie Westfield – 7

Put in a couple of dangerous balls, including one that led to Danley’s goal in the 73rd minute.

DM Danley Jean Jacques – 7.5

Danley’s late runs into the box are superb. On top of his goal he was absolutely dominant in midfield, completing 54/57 passes (95%).

DM Jovan Lukic – 6.5

Quietly does the dirty work in midfield that allows for the rest of the attackers to shine.

AM Quinn Sullivan – 6.5

Quinn Sullivan didn’t get on the scoresheet, but was involved in several of the Union’s goals on the night, and showed off his quality and speed throughout.

AM Milan Iloski – 8.5

Iloksi’s goalscoring has been as advertised, but his relentless pressing and crafty dribbling (including one winding run through six Chicago defenders in the 12th minute) have been an outstanding bonus. How did San Diego let this guy walk?

FWD Tai Baribo – 7.5

Missed three chances in the first four minutes, but eventually got yet another one-touch goal, this one on a cheeky finish through Chris Brady’s legs.

FWD Bruno Damiani – 6

Just one shot on the night for the big man, who continues to take a beating up front in order to hold the ball up for the other attackers.

Substitutes:

(74’) Cavan Sullivan – 5.5

Sort of helped set up Iloski’s goal, but had more enthusiasm than end product.

(74’) Mikael Uhre – 5.5

Always a willing runner, even when 4-0 up in stoppage time.

(79’) Chris Donovan – N/A

(84’) Jeremy Rafanello – N/A

(84’) Alejandro Bedoya – N/A

Geiger Counter

Rubiel Vazquez – 5

Was way too whistle-happy, but all’s well that ends well.

Player of the Match – Milan Iloski

Ernst Tanner has done it again. Through four games Iloski looks like just what the Union needed to up their level as they hunt for a trophy down the stretch.

What’s Next…

The Union head to Cincinnati on Saturday August 30 (7:30 p.m. ET/AppleTV) for a crucial game against the second-place team in the East.