1 November 2025 at 21:30
Match Summary
Philadelphia Union defeated Chicago Fire 3:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by T. Baribo 8′, T. Baribo 16′, B. Damiani 35′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Chicago Fire had 71% possession while Philadelphia Union held 29%. Chicago Fire had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Philadelphia Union. Expected goals: Chicago Fire 1.36 — Philadelphia Union 1.67. Chicago Fire made 3 substitutions, Philadelphia Union made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Iloski
Match Statistics
Chicago Fire had 71% possession against Philadelphia Union's 29%. Chicago Fire registered 11 shots (2 on target) while Philadelphia Union managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 17–13.
Lineups
Chicago Fire lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Mike Matkovich, while Philadelphia Union deployed a 4-4-2 under Bradley Neil Carnell.
Midfield Control
Chicago Fire field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Philadelphia Union's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Chicago Fire's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Philadelphia Union average 30.0 (youngest: J. Elliott (30), oldest: J. Elliott (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: Mike Matkovich
Substitutes
Coach: Bradley Neil Carnell
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chicago Fire have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Philadelphia Union show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Head to Head Results
Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union have met 3 times — Chicago Fire won 0, Philadelphia Union won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Philadelphia Union leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Philadelphia Union are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026