Match Timeline

Match ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire 0.
Moot@MattDunphey
We had a good run #cf97
90'+3'
Second Half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire 0.
90'+3'
Attempt missed. Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Trey Crump@RogCrump
WE'RE GOING TO THE US OPEN CUP FINALS! #DOOP #Union
90'+2'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Richie Marquez.
U.S. Open Cup@opencup
FULL-TIME! Sebastien Le Toux lifts @PhilaUnion to 1-0 win over @ChicagoFire and #USOC2015 Final! #DOOP
Joe Tansey@JTansey90
FT: Philadelphia 1, Chicago 0. Le Toux's 15th-career Open Cup goal sends the Union back to the final. #USOC2015 #DOOP
90'+2'
Hand ball by Fabinho (Philadelphia Union).
KTM@KFad2
Oh, look... Harry Shipp gave the ball away again... #USOC2015
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
90' Union play the ball around looking to waste time #PHIvCHI
Juan Viera@juavie
The Union do know they have 2 other subs available ... right?!? #smh #DOOP
Jason@chestrockwell14
Found myself thinking that the Union were doing a good job of protecting their lead, but that has suddenly stopped. #USOC2015
88'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Fabinho.
88'
Joevin Jones (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
88'
Foul by Eric Ayuk Mbu (Philadelphia Union).
Jason Button@butskijnr
Like like Harry Shipp, but wow, he's been bad tonight #cf97
88'
Foul by Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union).
88'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Brian Sandalow@BrianSandalow
If Igbo's bike goes in, I think people stop begrudging his cap number. #cf97
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Looking for a sense of urgency here from #cf97
85'
Attempt missed. Eric Ayuk Mbu (Philadelphia Union) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cristián Maidana.
Michael Berton@MichaelBerton
85' Yellow to @ChicagoFire's Razvan Cocis. Lots of arguing with the ref. #USOC2015 @usopencup
85'
Eric Ayuk Mbu (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
85'
Foul by Jason Johnson (Chicago Fire).
85'
M
Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) is shown the yellow card.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Good stuff there from Igboananike with the bike #cf97 needs a lot more of that in a hurry
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
83' McCarthy makes a great leaping save to keep the clean sheet. He hasn't had to do too much tonight #PHIvCHI
Turgid Jacobian@TurgidJacobian
Some slick tackling from Lawrentowicz #cf97 #USOC2015
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
Magee with a yellow. Yikes. #cf97
Stephen Hay@this1sforshaky
Maybe if Magee went for the ball instead of shouting like a child we might get a chance #cf97
83'
Attempt missed. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kennedy Igboananike following a corner.
83'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by John McCarthy.
83'
Attempt saved. Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eric Gehrig with a headed pass.
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
82' Union still staying strong on defense. Have to make it another 10 minutes to make the final #PHIvCHI
83'
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Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) is shown the yellow card.
82'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by C.J. Sapong.
81'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
81'
Foul by Richie Marquez (Philadelphia Union).
Jason Button@butskijnr
4-4-2 didn't work all of last season, so Yallop deploys it again WHEN A GOAL IS DESPERATELY NEEDED. I give up with him #cf97
McMeddler@RacconCF97
Feel bad for @Section8Chicago that travelled so far to watch this great mess of disappointment. #cf97
79'
Cristián Maidana (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Foul by Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire).
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
That's a nice finish from Le Toux, but Larentowicz has to step up and block that. #USOC
78'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. C.J. Sapong tries a through ball, but Cristián Maidana is caught offside.
E. A.@russiansubs
Can we just gif that last corner? It's the entire season in a nutshell. #cf97
brent@skawars1
Frank going for broke. #USOC2015 #cf97
77'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Fabinho.
77'
F
Mike Magee
M
Matt Polster
76'
Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
76'
Foul by Michael Lahoud (Philadelphia Union).
Jason Button@butskijnr
I'm not even frustrated right now. It's been coming since the first five minutes #cf97
Marc Narducci@sjnard
Le Toux on a great steal and then shot from near the box for the game's first goal. Union 1, Fire 0 - 75th minute #USOC2015
Derrick@herrmadw
LEEEE TOUUUUXXXXX!!! Open Cup hero. #DOOP
Manav Khandelwal@TheKhandyman
GOAL #UNION! Le Toux fires one into the bottom right corner and Philly leads 1-0 in the 75th minute. #DOOP
petro62@petro62
Seriously you could put any random group of people together and they would look like more of a team than @ChicagoFire #cf97 does
Jeff Crandall@jefecrandall
At this point in last year's Semifinal, @ChicagoFire trailed @SoundersFC 3-0. #cf97 #USOC2015
74'
1 - 0
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GOAL: Sebastien Le Toux
Eric J. Kekeis@pezkoreaddict
Look at the lack of help/chemistry and movement in the final third. What in the hell does this team do at practice? #cf97
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
71' First personnel change for #DOOP, sending on Eric Ayuk for Tranquillo Barnetta. Both sides looking for a breakthrough before extra time.
Steve Wattles@swattles17
#cf97 last sub has gotta be Magee or Nyaeko for Shipp. He's brought zero tonight.
Jamie Lewis@jkl620
Jason Johnson looks like he has zero interest in playing in this game #cf97
Andrew Fair@_AndrewFair
Bringing on Johnson was a mistake. Should've brought on Nyarko and moved Shipp left. Yallop doing great things again. #cf97
Mike Kowal@mikekowal
Can we please connect a few passes and hold the ball? This is soul crushing #cf97
71'
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Eric Ayuk Mbu
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Tranquillo Barnetta
brent@skawars1
Will the real DPs please stand up. Will the real DPs please stand up. #cf97 #USOC2015
Brian Sandalow@BrianSandalow
Announcer says the Union don't have their finishing shoes on tonight. Imagine what he'd say if he called more Fire games. #cf97
Gail Jindrich@gjindrich
Ummm.... #cf97
Ben Bromley@BRUBromley
#Doop-#CF97 you have crushed poor Jill Loyden's optimism. Do better #usoc2015
Hat Trick Rick@OwenGoal
Juan Guzman's calls have been questionable today, but his performances in PT Anderson films is impeccable. #cf97 #doop
65'
Foul by Joevin Jones (Chicago Fire).
65'
Cristián Maidana (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
63'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
61'
Foul by Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire).
61'
Tranquillo Barnetta (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jeffrey David@scalias_boner
Broadcast rightly taking Maloney to task for his anonymous play tonight. #cf97
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
59' - Barnetta shot blocked by Larentowicz. PHI 0-0 CHI #PHIvCHI #USOC2015
59'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59'
Foul by Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union).
Jason Button@butskijnr
Yallop must think this whole thing is a joke. Accam coming off? I know he isn't 100% but he's had #cf97's only shot on target!
59'
Attempt blocked. Tranquillo Barnetta (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
58'
F
Jason Johnson
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#29
David Accam
Manav Khandelwal@TheKhandyman
Holding up play, flicking balls on, wreaking general havoc... CJ Sapong does it as well as any center forward in the MLS. #Union #DOOP
57'
Foul by Tranquillo Barnetta (Philadelphia Union).
57'
Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Michael Nowicki@_MichaelNowicki
HUGE STOP from Eric Gehrig! He's officially one of our best Center Backs. #cf97 #USOC2015 #PHIvsCHI
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
55' #cf97 earns a corner and Shaun Maloney's service is headed wide by Razvan Cocis. http://t.co/uWUUCvibrs #USOC2015
petro62@petro62
Nyarko and Magee seem to have good chemistry. Please don't wait until the 80th to put them in. #cf97
55'
Attempt missed. Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shaun Maloney with a cross following a corner.
55'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Raymon Gaddis.
54'
Attempt missed. Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristián Maidana with a cross following a corner.
53'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Eric Gehrig.
51'
Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
51'
Raymon Gaddis (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Eric Gehrig.
Dean Radiation@quite__useless
#cf97 still trying to figure out what those thick white lines that surround the field mean. It's truly a difficult game.
Brian Sandalow@BrianSandalow
The broadcast says Gilberto is listed as day-to-day. #cf97 (Aren't we all?)
petro62@petro62
Palmer keeps looking for the long ball. Please stop the long balls. #cf97
Kyle W. King@kylewking
85% chance the Union get Union'ed tonight... @PhilaUnion @usopencup #USOC2015
48'
Foul by C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union).
48'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Cristián Maidana tries a through ball, but Maurice Edu is caught offside.
46'
Tranquillo Barnetta (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
46'
Foul by Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire).
Second Half begins Philadelphia Union 0, Chicago Fire 0.
Aaron Wright@aaronwright1987
Brilliant first half performance from Maidana & @PhilaUnion CJ will be shaking his head wondering how he missed. We have to win this #DOOP
petro62@petro62
I can't wait for Yallop to give his classic halftime pep talk so that we give up a goal early in the 2nd. #cf97 #USOC2015
Jason Button@butskijnr
Half time. Very little to say except #cf97 are lucky to not be losing. Not good at all...
J.A. Gaeta@jagaeta
Well....at least no red cards...#doop
Hat Trick Rick@OwenGoal
With how this game is taking shape... Do you want #cf97 in a final? Yeeesh.
45'+2'
First Half ends, Philadelphia Union 0, Chicago Fire 0.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
45' - Accam forces a save from McCarthy. PHI 0-0 CHI #PHIvCHI #USOC2015
45'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Michael Lahoud.
45'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lovel Palmer.
43'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
Rogelio Gutierrez@rog905
#cf97 "predictable" and "easy to read" if I had a penny for every time announces used those words to describe the Fire's offense... well...
Jeff Engelhardt@JWEngelhardt
Fire dodging a whole lot of bullets here. Not going to last forever. Gotta get it going. #cf97
McMeddler@RacconCF97
If the Union's legs worked this one would look more like the drubbing from Seattle last year. #cf97
Jeff Krause@DFBJeff
Shipp's passing tonight has been poor. #cf97 #DOOP #USOC2015
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
37' #cf97 with a quick build-up and Igboananike springs Accam before Edu is there to clear. Sapong close at the other end for Philly.
hgold10@hgold10
Philly are very nice hosts - refuse to finish several easy chances. #cf97
39'
Attempt missed. Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shaun Maloney with a cross following a corner.
38'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Tranquillo Barnetta.
Juan Viera@juavie
WHAT A PLAY FROM LETOUX!! and an awful miss .... CMON SON! #DOOP
Brian Sandalow@BrianSandalow
The Fire are living very dangerously. Verrrrry. #cf97
petro62@petro62
Wow 4 or so connecting passes and we had our best look. #cf97 #USOC2015
Ben Bromley@BRUBromley
lolsapong #usoc2015
Jeff Crandall@jefecrandall
.@Magee9 just walked to the locker room with #cf97 masseuse Jake Bronowski. Betting he's a halftime sub. #cf97
37'
Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37'
Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
35'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Sebastien Le Toux tries a through ball, but Cristián Maidana is caught offside.
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
I fear Lovell is going to card out. He seems like he's under the Ref's Spotlight. #cf97
34'
Foul by Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire).
34'
Brian Carroll (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jason Button@butskijnr
The defence is struggling to close down, the midfield is making sloppy mistakes and Iggy/Gilberto have hardly touched the ball so far #cf97
Kyle Caldarelli@KAC443
#DOOP http://t.co/UifY7w8oXC
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Scott Lennartson@TheLenny16
Possession stat: 95% Philadelphia. 5% ball boys. #cf97
MK_27@mk_27
Curtin still talking to 4th official about soft yellow #DOOP
Fire Fanbulance@FireFanbulance
Ohhh, I get it. #cf97 playing rope-a-dope in the #USOC2015 semi-finals. Good call Frankie.
Shane Murray@SMurrayMedia
Neither attack nor defense looking convincing right now. #DOOP goalkeeper has had nothing to do, Johnson inspired so far. #cf97 #PHIvCHI
J.A. Gaeta@jagaeta
7 corners already and no goals. Yeesh! #doop
30'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30'
Foul by Fabinho (Philadelphia Union).
30'
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Fabinho (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
Shockerboss@ShockersSC
Philly is due. Come on you men in white! #cf97
29'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Matt Polster.
Brian Sandalow@BrianSandalow
Two sports at once. #Cubs #cf97 http://t.co/oiduXBBwu0
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29'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Joevin Jones.
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
NICE @MattPolster - broke up that run. #cf97
27'
Attempt blocked. Sebastien Le Toux (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristián Maidana.
Sean Spence@scyldsceafing
Accam's not right tonight. No turbo. #cf97
Jeremy Whiting@jwhiting360
Anybody want to mark Maidana? #cf97
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
Wow..wow..wow. That was a clutch save.. fire better step up because sooner or later one's getting in. #cf97
FM Holland@FM_Holland
Just keep putting pressure on Gehrig and we'll be fine #DOOP
Michael Berton@MichaelBerton
26' Brian Carroll stopped point blank by Sean Johnson! @PhilaUnion are creating a fair amount of chances now. #USOC2015
26'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Razvan Cocis.
26'
Attempt saved. Brian Carroll (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cristián Maidana with a cross.
25'
C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
25'
Foul by Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire).
petro62@petro62
Can the @ChicagoFire wake up and decide to play the most important game of the season so far. #cf97 #HauptmanOut
FM Holland@FM_Holland
Another close one, Maidana is playing great so far! #DOOP
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
24' - Maidana shot hits the post and Sapong hits side netting. PHI 0-0 CHI #PHIvCHI #USOC2015
24'
Attempt missed. C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left.
24'
Attempt saved. Cristián Maidana (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brian Carroll.
23'
Attempt missed. Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
22'
C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
22'
Foul by Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire).
Andrew Fair@_AndrewFair
U.S. Open Cup hero Igboananike coming on. DO IT AGAIN IGGY. #cf97
Total MLS@TotalMLS
Gilberto off after 20 minutes in his #cf97 debut pretty much sums up their season. #USOC2015
Jason Button@butskijnr
Oh, what a wonderful start. Gilberto is forced off with an injury. #cf97
21'
F
Kennedy Igboananike
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Gilberto
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
"Maloney dispossessed himself." I'd like to say the PBP guy was exaggerating, but nope. Perfect summation. #USOC
FM Holland@FM_Holland
Oooh Barnetta, so close #DOOP
Eric J. Kekeis@pezkoreaddict
Palmer once again lost his marker and it almost screwed us. #cf97
hgold10@hgold10
I think if Gilberto has to leave the game, Yallop will resort to a long ball game. Oh wait, he does that every game. #cf97
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
18' Tranquillo almost gets his first goal as a member of the Union but his touch goes just wide and the Fire are able to clear it #PHIvCHI
Frank Stranzl@frankstranzl
Gilberto's given the thumbs up, re-joining the team on the field. Staff will keep an eye on him, but seems to be fine. #cf97 #USOC2015
MLSApologist@MLSApologist
#PHIvCHI update through 15 minutes. Chicago = Awful. Philly = A little less awful. #USOC
Patrick@ThisIsntPat
and here we go…. #cf97
Joe Tansey@JTansey90
The last thing #cf97 fans want to see. Gilberto receiving treatment on sideline for an early knock. #USOC2015
petro62@petro62
Yallop can't say he doesn't have all of his weapons. No excuses. #cf97 #USOC2015
Hot Time In Old Town@HotTimeOldTown
The passing from the midfield to the final 3rd needs to be crisper. #cf97
13'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Fabinho tries a through ball, but Cristián Maidana is caught offside.
MR WORLDWIDE@e_grundberg
SELL IT GILBERTO, SELL IT #cf97 #USOC2015
12'
Foul by Michael Lahoud (Philadelphia Union).
12'
Gilberto (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
11'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Razvan Cocis.
11'
Attempt blocked. Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
10' Union with a corner after Chaco puts on the moves near the flag. Good ball that gets headed out for another corner #PHIvCHI
10'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Matt Polster.
10'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
Shane Murray@SMurrayMedia
@sjohn25 doing what he does, big save early for #cf97. Not a lot between these two so far. #PHIvCHI
The U Match Day@TheUMatchDay
8' Union have opened up strong so far. Have gotten at least one good look on goal and have gotten forward multiple times #PHIvCHI
8'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Sebastien Le Toux tries a through ball, but Cristián Maidana is caught offside.
8'
Attempt saved. Cristián Maidana (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
Michael Berton@MichaelBerton
The @PhilaUnion get the first shot on goal in. Maidana's chance saved by Sean Johnson. #USOC2015
6'
Foul by Cristián Maidana (Philadelphia Union).
6'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Shane Murray@SMurrayMedia
Interested to see how Barnetta fares for #DOOP, even though not at full fitness. Good #cf97 tempo thus far. #PHIvCHI
Alexish@serenosaur
About ready to kick off! #cf97 #s8OT http://t.co/lYy6RqBy6A
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Sons of Ben@SonsofBen
Game on #USOC http://t.co/KRwcOAm2mp
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1'
Tranquillo Barnetta (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
Section 8 Chicago@Section8Chicago
#S8OT in full force at the #USOC2015 semifinal in Philly. Let's go Fire! #cf97 http://t.co/HqRH94LUtT
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William Soroka@williamsoroka
#USOC2015 #DOOP http://t.co/3w0C50DlzD
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First Half begins.
Anthony Galante@AntwonGalante
We have arrived. #USOC2015 #cf97 #S8OT http://t.co/eoCCZCtarP
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Cortney St. John@cortney_MAHHAH
Dear @PhilaUnion ... Please make this a stress free game... I can't handle anymore stress right now! #usopencup #DOOP
Modibo@modibo1968
Lookin' good! #cf97 @opencup @S8CSC http://t.co/yEbebpLbYI
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Chris May@chrismayCF97
God I hope Gilberto is better than all indications suggest. I've said this about every CF in recent memory, hasn't happened yet. #CF97
U.S. Open Cup@opencup
Ready at the drum. #DOOP #USOC2015 http://t.co/q4BSGZv2KX
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Matt Brauer@mathoke_
Where are ya, #DOOP? #USOC2015 #cf97 http://t.co/sB4jQ9jpOR
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Alex Comonitski@AlexComonitski
Let's #doop it up!! http://t.co/S8EbrstjQy
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#BeatPhilly@meninred97
Feel confident about this lineup today! Can't wait to see how good Gilberto really is! #GoGilberto #USOC2015
Owen Soler@Owen__Soler
It's a beautiful day to win! #doop #UnfinishedBusiness #StadiumTweets @PhilaUnion
Hat Trick Rick@OwenGoal
The #USOC2015 buzz is ON tonight. Don't think I've ever witnessed this kind of enthusiasm for #cf97 open cup game.
Steve Wattles@swattles17
Come on you men in red!!!! Let's bring the #usoc2015 final back to Chitown! Go Fire! #cf97
Frank Stranzl@frankstranzl
One of the most beautiful backdrops in @MLS 🙌🏼 #USOC2015 http://t.co/6zypdVNTxc
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.