MLS

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC, 2026 MLS, Regular Season

· MLS
Philadelphia Union
  • 45'+7': Milan Iloski
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Chicago Fire FC
  • 45'+3': Hugo Cuypers
  • 58': Jonathan Bamba

Chicago sends Union to 5th straight loss to start 2026

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anton Salétros.
  • 2': Foul by Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 2': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 5': Delay in match because of an injury Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union).
  • 5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 6': Attempt saved. Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya.
  • 7': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Dje Tah D'Avilla.
  • 8': Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 8': Foul by Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 8': Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 9': Delay in match because of an injury Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union).
  • 10': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 10': Handball by Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union).
  • 17': Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 17': Foul by Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 18': Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 18': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
  • 19': Attempt saved. Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union).
  • 20': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
  • 23': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 23': Foul by Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 23': Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
  • 25': Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 25': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Philip Zinckernagel.
  • 25': Attempt missed. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high following a corner.
  • 27': Delay in match because of an injury Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 31': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 31': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Philip Zinckernagel because of an injury.
  • 32': Foul by Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union).
  • 32': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 34': Foul by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 34': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 34': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 34': Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 35': Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Milan Iloski with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 36': Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 36': Foul by Philippe Ndinga (Philadelphia Union).
  • 37': Philippe Ndinga (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 43': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
  • 43': Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Nathan Harriel.
  • 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie with a cross.
  • 45'+2': Attempt saved. Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union). Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
  • 45'+3': Goal! Philadelphia Union 0, Chicago Fire FC 1. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
  • 45'+6': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+6': Foul by Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 45'+7': Goal! Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya with a headed pass.
  • 45'+9': First Half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Viktor Radojevic replaces Andrew Gutman.
  • 45': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jovan Lukic replaces Jesús Bueno.
  • 46': Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Milan Iloski.
  • 47': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
  • 47': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Delay in match because of an injury Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 48': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 49': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
  • 50': Foul by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 50': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 54': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
  • 54': Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 56': Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 56': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
  • 56': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anton Salétros with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 58': Goal! Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 2. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a fast break.
  • 61': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
  • 61': Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Malik Jakupovic replaces Cavan Sullivan.
  • 62': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev replaces Alejandro Bedoya.
  • 63': Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Viktor Radojevic.
  • 63': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Andre Blake.
  • 64': Foul by Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 64': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jeremy Rafanello replaces Danley Jean Jacques.
  • 67': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
  • 67': Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 69': Attempt missed. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Frankie Westfield with a cross.
  • 72': Foul by Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 72': Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 73': Attempt saved. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 75': Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
  • 76': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Ben Bender replaces Philippe Ndinga.
  • 78': Foul by Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 78': Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 79': Attempt missed. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
  • 79': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Chris Brady.
  • 80': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 80': Foul by Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 81': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Leonardo Barroso.
  • 83': Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba following a fast break.
  • 83': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 83': Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 84': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Damiani.
  • 87': Foul by Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 87': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 87': Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 88': Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is blocked.
  • 88': Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Frankie Westfield with a cross.
  • 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jason Shokalook replaces Robin Lod.
  • 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Jonathan Bamba.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
  • 90'+1': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
  • 90'+1': Viktor Radojevic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire FC 2.

Statistics

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15 Fouls 11
3 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
2 Corner Kicks 6
2 Saves 2
52.6 Possession 47.4
11 SHOTS 12
4 ON GOAL 3
0.4 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
313 Accurate Passes 273
431 Passes 377
0.7 Pass Completion % 0.7
3 Accurate Crosses 4
8 Crosses 19
0.4 Cross % 0.2
75 Long Balls 49
23 Accurate Long Balls 13
0.3 Long Balls % 0.3
1 Blocked Shots 3
14 Effective Tackles 10
26 Tackles 19
0.5 Tackle % 0.5
7 Interceptions 13
36 Effective Clearances 25
36 Clearances 25

Game Information

Competition: MLS

Venue: Subaru Park
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Attendance: 18,753

MLS Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nashville SC 14 +20 33
2 Inter Miami CF 15 +11 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 +11 26
4 New England Revolution 14 +4 25
Full Standings

Line-Ups

PHI Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)

No. Name
18 Andre Blake (GK)
29 Olwethu Makhanya
26 Nathan Harriel
20 Philippe Ndinga Ossibadjouo Yellow Card
39 Frankie Westfield
8 Jesús Bueno
21 Danley Jean Jacques
6 Cavan Sullivan
11 Alejandro Bedoya
9 Bruno Damiani
10 Milan Iloski
Philadelphia Union Substitutes:
Ben Bender, Stas Korzeniowski, Indiana Vassilev, Malik Jakupovic, Japhet Sery, Geiner Martínez, Jovan Lukic, Jeremy Rafanello, Andrew Rick.

CHI Chicago Fire FC (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Chris Brady (GK)
4 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
16 Joel Waterman
15 Andrew Gutman
2 Leonardo Barroso
17 Robin Lod Yellow Card
42 D'Avilla Dje Tah Yellow Card
6 Anton Saletros
9 Hugo Cuypers
19 Jonathan Bamba
11 Philip Zinckernagel
Chicago Fire FC Substitutes:
Maren Haile-Selassie, Jack Sandmeyer, Puso Dithejane, Jeff Gal, Viktor Radojevic, Jonathan Dean, Mauricio Pineda, Jason Shokalook, Sergio Oregel.

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