MLS 2026 · THU, OCT 15
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union match report: Chicago Fire fall to Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire led at the break but Philadelphia Union struck three times in the second half to take the points.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
Philadelphia Union won 3-1 after trailing 1-0 at half-time. The away win leaves Chicago Fire on 48 points and Philadelphia Union on 45.
Goals
Maren Haile-Selassie put Chicago Fire ahead in the 44th minute, assisted by Noah Allen. Milan Iloski levelled for Philadelphia Union in the 49th minute, assisted by Bruno Damiani. Bruno Damiani then scored in the 55th minute, assisted by Cavan Sullivan, and again in the 67th minute, assisted by Jovan Lukic.
Match flow
Philadelphia Union were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Philadelphia Union were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Philadelphia Union created the better chances, with 5 shots on target to Chicago Fire's 4. They also had more corners, 7 to 2, and more dangerous attacks, 64 to 32. Possession was close, with Philadelphia Union holding 52% to Chicago Fire's 48%.
Discipline
Chicago Fire picked up 3 yellow cards and 1 red card. Philadelphia Union received 2 yellow cards. Ricardo Fierro was the match official.
Streaks
Chicago Fire's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 3 MLS matches. Philadelphia Union have now won 8 MLS matches in a row this season. Philadelphia Union are now unbeaten in 14 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers saw no clear favourite before kickoff. 10xSharp's call was for fewer goals than the bookmakers' 3.5 line; the match had 4 goals in 90 minutes, above the line, so the call missed.
What it means
Chicago Fire sit 7th with 48 points and a goal difference of 9. Philadelphia Union are 11th with 45 points and a goal difference of 13.
Verdict
Philadelphia Union's second-half surge turned the match around after Chicago Fire led at the break. The away side's greater attacking output was reflected in the scoreline. Chicago Fire's unbeaten run ended, while Philadelphia Union extended their winning streak.