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Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

September 25, 2017 by Adam Cann 8 comments

Tweaking the midfield shape pays off as the Union stifle Chicago and ride Chris Pontius’ first goals of the season to victory.

Photo essays

In pictures: Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

September 25, 2017 by Earl Gardner 2 comments

Earl Gardner was on the scene for the Union’s win against Chicago Fire

Player ratings, Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – 1 Chicago Fire

September 25, 2017 by Christian Sandler 9 comments

The Union gave a standout performance in contrast with their recent run. Christian Sandler breaks down who the biggest contributors were.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union extinguish the Fire

September 25, 2017 by Adam Schorr 9 comments

Curtin tweaks formation, Almiron injured, anthem protests make their way to MLS and NWSL, and the rest of the day’s news.

Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Bethlehem 3-2 Pittsburgh

September 25, 2017 by Tim Jones 2 comments

Bethlehem Steel FC returned to the playoff picture with a big win over Pittsburgh, thanks to big days from Santi Moar, Adam Najem, and Cory Burke.

Union, Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

September 23, 2017 by Mike Servedio 17 comments

Chris Pontius scored twice and C.J. Sapong added a goal as the Union defeated the Chicago Fire 3-1 in Chester on Saturday night. Pontius finally broke into the goals column with his first two of the season, nodding in a Keegan Rosenberry cross in the 10th minute and knocking home […]