Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Philadelphia Union squared off with Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer of USA action on August 23. Philadelphia Union came out on top, securing a 4-0 win.

Thai Baribo scored the first goal of the game on the 34th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Philadelphia Union's favor. Kai Wagner, Danley Jean Jacques and Milan Iloski found the net next, ending the game at 4-0.

2 months after their last face-off in Major League Soccer, the spotlight turns to the field where Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire meet again. In their last encounter, Philadelphia Union secured a 0-1 win. Following a recent loss to New York Red Bulls on August 16, Philadelphia Union aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defense has shown cracks, conceding goals in their last seven matches in a row.

Chicago Fire, fresh off a win against St. Louis, approach this match eager to continue their positive form, marking their 5th consecutive unbeaten match.

This Major League Soccer encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Thai Baribo and Kai Wagner have been pivotal for Philadelphia Union’s attack, under Bradley Carnell’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Baribo has already scored fifteen goals in Major League Soccer this season, as Wagner continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with nine assists. Adding further support are Mikael Uhre, Indiana Vassilev and Quinn Sullivan, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Chicago Fire’s attacking options, crafted under Gregg Berhalter’s leadership, have been bolstered by Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Major League Soccer, Cuypers has been Chicago Fire’s standout scorer with fifteen goals, while Zinckernagel remains their top assist provider in the competition with eleven. Jonathan Bamba, Brian Gutierrez and Maren Haile-Selassie have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Philadelphia Union–Chicago Fire, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute. In this case, our system’s pre-game call was right, favoring Philadelphia Union's win. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Philadelphia Union’s victory was projected as most likely, carrying 45%, while a draw was at 35% and Chicago Fire’s victory was at 20%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Philadelphia Union - Chicago Fire in real time.

Philadelphia Union kicked off the game with Andrew Rick, Kai Wagner, Olwethu Makhanya, Jakob Glesnes, Frankie Westfield, Milan Iloski who got substituted by Alejandro Bedoya on the 84th minute, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic who got substituted by Jeremy Rafanello on the 84th minute, Quinn Sullivan who got substituted by Cavan Sullivan on the 74th minute, Bruno Damiani who got substituted by Mikael Uhre on the 74th minute and Thai Baribo who got substituted by Chris Donovan on the 81st minute as starters, with Olivier Mbaizo, Nathan Harriel, Jeremy Rafanello, Alejandro Bedoya, Jesus Bueno, Cavan Sullivan, Chris Donovan and Mikael Uhre on the bench.

Chicago Fire's starting eleven were Chris Brady, Andrew Gutman, Christopher Cupps, Jack Elliott, Leonardo Barroso who got substituted by Robert Jonathan Dean Jr on the 46th minute, Dje D'Avilla who got substituted on the 69th minute, Brian Gutierrez, Sergio Oregel who got substituted by Kellyn Acosta on the 75th minute, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers who got substituted by Tom Barlow on the 75th minute and Philip Zinckernagel who got substituted by Maren Haile-Selassie on the 69th minute, with Andre Franco, Jeff Gal, Omar Gonzalez, Mauricio Pineda, Robert Jonathan Dean Jr, Sam Rogers, Maren Haile-Selassie, Kellyn Acosta and Tom Barlow on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 2.62 - 0.22
• Ball Possession: 52 - 48
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 0
• Total Attempts: 23 - 7
• Shots On Target: 8 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 2
• Shots from Outside the Box: 12 - 5
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 16 - 10
• Corners: 6 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 17 - 17
• Saves: 2 - 4
• Free Kicks: 10 - 16
• Offsides: 3 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 167 - 69
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 128 - 47
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 34 - 17
• Tackles: 22 - 16
• Completed Tackles: 14 - 11
• Total Crosses: 20 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 2
• Interceptions: 8 - 11
• Clearances: 20 - 30

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Jovan Lukic, Leonardo Barroso, Sergio Oregel, Thai Baribo and Olwethu Makhanya were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since March 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Philadelphia Union have two wins to their name, Chicago Fire one, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on June 26, 2025, in the Major League Soccer of USA, where Philadelphia Union secured a 0-1 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Philadelphia Union have found the net nine times, whereas Chicago Fire have scored eight. So far, Philadelphia Union have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Chicago Fire.

In Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union have played 33 matches, winning twenty, drawing six and losing seven, scoring 57 goals, averaging 1.73 per match, while conceding 33, an average of 1.00 per match. Chicago Fire have won fifteen of their 33 matches in Major League Soccer this season, with seven draws and eleven defeats, netting 66 goals (2.00 per match) and conceding 58 (1.76 per match).

Recent Form

Philadelphia Union's most recent outing ended in a loss against New York Red Bulls, while Chicago Fire are coming off a win in their last match against St. Louis. Overall, Philadelphia Union have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Chicago Fire have claimed ten victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn three times.

Live Standings

As always, USA Major League Soccer's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Philadelphia Union occupy 1st spot with 66 points in 33 matches, while Chicago Fire hold 8th place with 52 points after 33 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire in real time. You can watch the goals by Thai Baribo, Kai Wagner, Danley Jean Jacques and Milan Iloski as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Philadelphia Union - Chicago Fire are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.