MLS

ChicagoCHI

FINAL

PhiladelphiaPHI

Match Timeline

Match ends, Chicago Fire 2, Philadelphia Union 0.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Dub steppin' 🔥 #cf97 https://t.co/JsLmTdN21o
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
All love, all the time ❤️ https://t.co/6Rvx6Dgsou
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
A rough one, but we're ready to get back on track with that three-game homestand comin’ up! #DOOP https://t.co/wIbZotANvI
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Had to be Niko. #cf97 x @Heineken_US https://t.co/VtfaaEHMsn
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
BIG NIKO ENERGY. #cf97 https://t.co/tPlqWhRsix
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Team victory from top to bottom. #cf97 x @ECHO_USA https://t.co/7aCcrqjsKU
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Another won. Two straight at home, three out of our last four 📈📈📈 https://t.co/tEky7QOY0B
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja @ECHO_USA Sheet clean as a whistle 🧤 https://t.co/Epy0qYqJIe
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Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: @niko_nemanja scores a brace and @ChicagoFire snag an important three points! #CHIvPHI https://t.co/W1AF8IQH3j
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
Not our night tonight. #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 2 - 0 https://t.co/FcBBNQ6f4j
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HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia Union | August 17, 2019
SAVE: Kenneth Kronholm parries a late close range header
SHOT: Kacper Przybylko is inches wide of the post after a scramble
SAVE: Kenneth Kronholm catches difficult deflected shot
SAVE: Andre Blake with a last ditch kick save
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire 2, Philadelphia Union 0.
90'+5'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
90'+5'
Stoppage in match because of an injury Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union).
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross.
90'+4'
D
#23
Grant Lillard
D
#3
Jonathan Bornstein
90'+3'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Bastian Schweinsteiger tries a through ball, but C.J. Sapong is caught offside.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja @ECHO_USA 90+3' | Almost there! #cf97 2-0 #DOOP https://t.co/RMs6bH6sHP
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90'+2'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Francisco Calvo.
90'+1'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
90'+1'
Attempt blocked. Ilsinho (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Elliott.
90'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
89'
Stoppage in match because of an injury Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire).
89'
Attempt missed. Andrew Wooten (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro with a through ball.
86'
Attempt missed. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jack Elliott.
86'
Attempt blocked. Andrew Wooten (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
84'
Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'
Foul by Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union).
83'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jonathan Bornstein.
83'
Attempt blocked. Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Haris Medunjanin.
82'
Attempt saved. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro.
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
@PhilaUnion final substitution: Brenden Aaronson comes on for Collin #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 2 - 0 https://t.co/zSJHNeFbGn
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80'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Dax McCarty tries a through ball, but Przemyslaw Frankowski is caught offside.
80'
M
#22
Brenden Aaronson
D
#78
Aurélien Collin
79'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Micheal Azira.
78'
Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78'
Foul by Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja @ECHO_USA 77' | One time for @niko_nemanja 👏 #cf97 2-0 #DOOP https://t.co/XA32LcOOp1
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77'
M
#16
Micheal Azira
F
Nemanja Nikolic
75'
Foul by Ilsinho (Philadelphia Union).
75'
Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
Attempt missed. Ilsinho (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
74'
Attempt blocked. Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
73'
Attempt missed. Haris Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Marco Fabián following a corner.
72'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Francisco Calvo.
72'
Attempt blocked. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro with a cross.
72'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Francisco Calvo.
70'
Attempt missed. Haris Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
70'
Foul by Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire).
70'
Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68'
Attempt saved. Przemyslaw Frankowski (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nemanja Nikolic.
67'
Foul by C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire).
67'
Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
67'
Attempt saved. Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
66'
Foul by Brandt Bronico (Chicago Fire).
66'
Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
66'
M
#10
Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
65'
Attempt missed. Aurélien Collin (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko following a corner.
65'
Attempt missed. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jack Elliott with a headed pass following a corner.
64'
Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Przemyslaw Frankowski.
64'
Foul by Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire).
64'
Ilsinho (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62'
Hand ball by Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire).
60'
Attempt missed. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ilsinho.
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
Our second sub of the night sees Wooten on for Gaddis. #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 2 - 0 https://t.co/8HaPPKR3Xj
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57'
F
#7
Andrew Wooten
D
#28
Raymon Gaddis
56'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Jamiro Monteiro tries a through ball, but Marco Fabián is caught offside.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Four games. Five goals. @niko_nemanja is 𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒈𝒐 🔥🔥 https://t.co/RQhGvMBtkp
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
Going into half down two after Chicago convert the PK, but we’ll be up a man for the final 45! Time to regroup and… https://t.co/hvWFJLdxkv
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja All 🔥 through 45. #cf97 x @ECHO_USA https://t.co/VJLpCyY0Od
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
Going into half down two after Chicago convert the PK, but we'll be up a man for the final 45! Time to regroup and… https://t.co/op1oAx8mtn
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja Down a man, but up two goals. #cf97 #CHIvPHI https://t.co/ZwHjqLAufx
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
Red card issued to Chicago during @steaz Stoppage Time #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 2 - 0 https://t.co/caJePvGRph
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Major League Soccer@MLS
HT: @ChicagoFire go down a man but lead at the break behind a brace from @niko_nemanja. #CHIvPHI https://t.co/UP0b9cDZes
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51'
Foul by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union).
51'
Przemyslaw Frankowski (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
RED CARD: Nico Gaitan sent off for a reckless tackle
PK GOAL: Nemanja Nikolic buries it from the penalty spot
PENALTY: Aurelien Collin concedes a penalty off a corner
GOAL: Nemanja Nikolic sneaks in the opener
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
46' Ilsinho comes on the field for Creavalle and the second half is underway! #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 2 - 0 https://t.co/ZfE3ySJdUZ
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47'
C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Nemanja Nikolic.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja @ECHO_USA We back, and we back, and we back. Keep it 🔒 on ESPN+ for the final 45. https://t.co/NnVmq9L7tH
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CROSSBAR: C.J. Sapong strikes the underside of the crossbar
46'
Foul by Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union).
46'
Brandt Bronico (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Second Half begins Chicago Fire 2, Philadelphia Union 0.
HT
M
#25
Ilsinho
M
#2
Warren Creavalle
45'+8'
First Half ends, Chicago Fire 2, Philadelphia Union 0.
45'+8'
Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Haris Medunjanin following a set piece situation.
45'+7'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
45'+5'
VAR Decision: Red Card Nicolás Gaitán (Chicago Fire).
45'+5'
Stoppage in match (Philadelphia Union). VAR checking.
45'+3'
Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+3'
Foul by Nicolás Gaitán (Chicago Fire).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja 45+3' | Nico Gaitán is shown a red card. #cf97 2-0 #DOOP
45'+3'
M
Nicolás Gaitán (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the red card.
Major League Soccer@MLS
.@niko_nemanja from the spot and it's 2-0! #CHIvPHI https://t.co/z2y0VpVoq4
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja @ECHO_USA We back, and we back, and we back. Keep it 🔒 on ESPN+ for the final 45. https://t.co/sh4qWkGWMQ
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS @niko_nemanja When you're hot, you're hot 🔥 @niko_nemanja bags a first-half brace. #cf97 2-0 #DOOP https://t.co/Swg0GfTnGs
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45'
2 - 0
F
GOAL: Nemanja Nikolic (PK)
Goals this Season: 11
43'
Penalty Chicago Fire. C.J. Sapong draws a foul in the penalty area.
43'
Penalty conceded by Aurélien Collin (Philadelphia Union) after a foul in the penalty area.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
HISTORY. @niko_nemanja becomes #cf97's second all-time regular season scorer with his 49th 🔥 goal! https://t.co/0pE7yaBHzP
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43'
D
#78
Aurélien Collin (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
42'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Andre Blake.
41'
Foul by Warren Creavalle (Philadelphia Union).
41'
Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Four straight games with a goal for @niko_nemanja and this one puts @ChicagoFire in front! #CHIvPHI https://t.co/3y2IGMGL1K
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
@philaunion concede the opening goal of the night, trail in the 38' #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 1 - 0
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@CaptainMorganUS Man on fire. @niko_nemanja makes it four goals in four games! #cf97 1-0 #DOOP https://t.co/5zJ8dtxl3S
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38'
1 - 0
F
GOAL: Nemanja Nikolic
Goals this Season: 10
36'
Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
36'
Foul by Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire).
35'
Foul by C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire).
35'
Raymon Gaddis (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34'
Attempt missed. Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
34'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Nicolás Gaitán tries a through ball, but Nemanja Nikolic is caught offside.
33'
Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
33'
Foul by Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire).
31'
Foul by Haris Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union).
31'
Nicolás Gaitán (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
28'
Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
28'
Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
25'
Stoppage in match because of an injury Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union).
SHOT: C.J. Sapong can't turn golden chance on frame
19'
Foul by C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire).
19'
Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17'
Hand ball by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
15'
Brandt Bronico (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
15'
Foul by Haris Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Off and running in Bridgeview. #cf97 x @CaptainMorganUS https://t.co/5qsV5bCaAd
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12'
Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
12'
Foul by Francisco Calvo (Chicago Fire).
11'
Offside, Philadelphia Union. Kacper Przybylko tries a through ball, but Marco Fabián is caught offside.
8'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Kai Wagner.
8'
Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8'
Foul by Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire).
7'
Attempt missed. Francisco Calvo (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nicolás Gaitán with a cross following a set piece situation.
6'
Foul by Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union).
6'
Nicolás Gaitán (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Mount up. #CHIvPHI https://t.co/HIQAhPv1CO
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2'
Marco Fabián (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
2'
Foul by Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire).
First Half begins.
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
1’ ALRIGHT LET'S GOOOO! #DOOP | #CHIvPHI 0-0 https://t.co/anVntuecEP
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Showtime. Keep it 🔒 on ESPN+! #cf97 x @CaptainMorganUS https://t.co/4Kd1Nshfbf
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Major League Soccer@MLS
Two more matches are kicking off NOW on MLS LIVE on ESPN+ (🇺🇸) and DAZN (🇨🇦)! #CHIvPHI: https://t.co/sTr5AbEbK7… https://t.co/vIspMUUHpG
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Welcoming back a #cf97 great. https://t.co/eks3BaGJDe
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
@Vincentizzy34 @IBX Much respect 👊 #BrotherlyLove
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
🗣Hey Union fans, let us know where you're following the match from! Tune into Union Radio courtesy of @IBX 👉… https://t.co/2AioedUN4U
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
🔴 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘: 𝗥𝗘𝗗 🔴 #cf97 #CHIvPHI https://t.co/qiuaxu2xgL
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Everything litty, love when it's hot 🥵 https://t.co/0AvqJj4QEi
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
everything litty, love when it's hot 🥵 https://t.co/ogmSWAt9Nq
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
festival szn. https://t.co/Pbpw0Y2KyB
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Turn up the heat. Your #cf97 @ATT starting XI is here: 📰 https://t.co/2S055EfOBo https://t.co/ptxaG1xtDz
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Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
In it to win it and we’re lookin’ to bring home all 3️⃣ tonight 😤 RT🔁 to send the squad good luck! 💪 📝👉… https://t.co/9RVOczOSfz
Major League Soccer@MLS
.@PhilaUnion look for some breathing room at the top of the East with a trip to face @ChicagoFire. #CHIvPHI starts… https://t.co/omTAQd2JrL
Philadelphia Union@PhilaUnion
S👀N. #DOOP https://t.co/Q2hrpvULfI
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Tonight, we celebrate you 👏 Thank you, #cf97 faithful. https://t.co/AyaL5nlPWP
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

38'		Nemanja Nikolic Assisted By: Przemyslaw Frankowski, Johan Kappelhof
45'		Nemanja Nikolic (PK)

Disciplinary

43'			Aurélien Collin Reason: Unsporting Behavior
45'+3'			Nicolás Gaitán Reason: Serious Foul
66'			Jamiro Monteiro Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

HT		Ilsinho Warren CreavalleM
57'		Andrew Wooten Raymon GaddisD
77'		Micheal Azira Nemanja NikolicF
80'		Brenden Aaronson Aurélien CollinD
90'+4'		Grant Lillard Jonathan BornsteinD

Match Information

MLS at SeatGeek Stadium

Bridgeview, IL

Attendance 14883

Weather Cloudy

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