Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Chicago Fire
A three-goal outburst from the Union attack was enough to help the visitors play spoiler, knocking off Chicago 3-1 on Wednesday night at Toyota Park.
A three-goal outburst from the Union attack was enough to help the visitors play spoiler, knocking off Chicago 3-1 on Wednesday night at Toyota Park.
Chicago has risen through the ranks by beating the stuffing out of the bottom half of the Eastern Conference. The Union have holed up in the lower depths for the entire 2012 campaign. Can they turn Wednesday night into a preview of 2013? Or will the Fire rise?
Orlando’s mayor will visit PPL Park this weekend as her city considers building a soccer-specific stadium for a prospective MLS club. She’ll get a complex view in Philadelphia, and if MLS officials are smart, they’ll look at the complex view cities like Orlando offer.
A look at Union goals allowed on the road, their tendency to give up late goals allowed, and a comparison of their offensive numbers over their three season history.
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The Union are 2-3-1 against Chicago all time. We’ve got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Hoppenot again shows electric pace and an eye for the smart run.
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Homegrown player Zach Pfeffer scores for Union Reserves, Academy player Zackary Steffen gets first US U-20 call-up.
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