Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Chicago Fire
Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.
Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.
The Union know that three points are a necessity in a big matchup with Chicago. Can they overcome weary legs and break a scoring drought on Thursday night?
DC United does not give up home goals, and they were rarely troubled by the Union after going ahead early.
Luis Silva rose in traffic to direct home the only goal of the match as Philadelphia Union fell to DC United at RFK Stadium.
With five games to go and five teams competing for three playoff spots in the east, the Union need to rediscover their offensive form to take something off DC on the road.
For the second straight match, the Union’s new, high-pressing system failed to get the desired result, this time drawing a blank in front of goal.
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, Postgame interviews with Sheanon Williams, Sebastien Le Toux, and Ethan White. Plus, postgame quote sheet.
Despite being the better team throughout, the Union failed to convert on a series of a chances and were left to accept a 0-0 draw on a night where Houston failed to register a single shot on target.
Philadelphia tries to bounce back against a Houston team that beat them 2-0 last month and held them without a shot on goal at home earlier this season.
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