Match Report: Chicago Fire 1-0 Philadelphia Union
Kennedy Igboananike scored the game’s only goal as the Fire knocked off the 10-man Union, 1-0.
Kennedy Igboananike scored the game’s only goal as the Fire knocked off the 10-man Union, 1-0.
Chicago’s 3-5-2 has been defensively solid but offensively challenged. Can Veljko Paunovic tweak the system in time for this weekend’s match against the Union?
The Union were very good defensively in their second win of the season, but there is plenty of work still to be done.
Video of MIke and Greg’s postgame wrap. Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, CJ Sapong, Andre Blake, Chris Pontius, Roland Alberg, and more.
Philadelphia Union opened their 2016 home season with an emphatic 3-0 win over a 10-man New England side despite missing two penalty kicks. CJ Sapong had a brace and Sebastien Le Toux finished off the scoring.
Both Philly and New England have yet to establish an identity this season. The Union will look to build on last week’s win as they aim for the first of (at least) ten home victories in 2016.
Blake will not miss any Union games while away on international duty, March 21-30.
The Union’s defensive organization gave them a chance to win on Saturday, and Chris Pontius did the rest.
Jim Curtin, Andre Blake, and Chris Pontius on the Union’s first-ever win in Columbus.
The Union spoiled the homecoming party for Columbus Crew SC, pulling out a 2-1 win behind a brace from offseason acquisition Chris Pontius and more heroics from ascendant goalkeeper Andre Blake.
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