Harsh conditions and a red card conspired with Chicago Fire to end the Union’s two match win streak. Although there were few outstanding performances, the trend of playing mostly mistake-free soccer continued.
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Postgame quotes: Fire 1-0 Union
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Warren Creavalle, and Chris Pontius following the loss in Chicago.
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.
Preview: Union at Chicago Fire
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?
Player ratings & analysis: Union 3-0 New England Revolution
The Union were very good defensively in their second win of the season, but there is plenty of work still to be done.
Postgame video and transcript: Union 3-0 Revolution
Video of MIke and Greg’s postgame wrap. Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, CJ Sapong, Andre Blake, Chris Pontius, Roland Alberg, and more.