Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union, 2025 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSBruno Damiani's penalty strike sends Union over Fire
Bruno Damiani's 10th-minute penalty kick held up as the only goal in the Philadelphia Union's 1-0 away win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 1': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Foul by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 2': Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 2': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Corner,Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
- 4': Corner,Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Hugo Cuypers.
- 6': Attempt missed. Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 8': Penalty conceded by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 10': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 0, Philadelphia Union 1. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 11': Corner,Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Jeremy Rafanello.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 12': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 12': Omar González (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 14': Attempt saved. Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jeff Gal (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Bruno Damiani.
- 15': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 18': Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 18': Foul by Omar González (Chicago Fire FC).
- 22': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Damiani.
- 24': Hand ball by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
- 27': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 27': Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 28': Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union).
- 30': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 32': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 32': Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andrew Rick (Philadelphia Union). Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.
- 35': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 35': Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 35': Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Delay in match (Chicago Fire FC).
- 37': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.
- 40': Foul by Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union).
- 40': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Hand ball by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 43': Attempt saved. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Jeff Gal (Chicago Fire FC).
- 44': Corner,Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jeff Gal.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
- 44': Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jovan Lukic following a corner.
- 45': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 45'+3': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45'+3': Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Philadelphia Union 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 0, Philadelphia Union 1.
- 47': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 47': Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 50': Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 52': Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 53': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 53': Foul by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 54': Foul by Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union).
- 54': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Foul by Omar González (Chicago Fire FC).
- 57': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 57': Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.
- 61': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Foul by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 61': Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jovan Lukic.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross.
- 65': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jesús Bueno replaces Ben Bender.
- 67': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 67': Foul by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 67': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 70': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Sergio Oregel.
- 70': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Jonathan Bamba.
- 70': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Markus Anderson replaces Chris Donovan.
- 72': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 72': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers.
- 73': Foul by Markus Anderson (Philadelphia Union).
- 73': Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Hand ball by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
- 76': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC).
- 76': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 76': Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Barlow.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 80': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Leonardo Barroso.
- 80': Attempt missed. Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kellyn Acosta.
- 81': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Foul by Omar González (Chicago Fire FC).
- 81': Omar González (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 83': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kai Wagner.
- 84': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Jeremy Rafanello (Philadelphia Union).
- 85': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 85': Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).
- 87': Foul by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC).
- 87': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Eddy Davis III replaces Bruno Damiani.
- 88': Corner,Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Omar González.
- 89': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 89': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+1': Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+2': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 90'+3': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+3': Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+4': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Philadelphia Union 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Philadelphia Union 1.
Statistics
 PHI |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fouls | 21 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 45.5 | Possession | 54.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 305 | Accurate Passes | 384 |
| 386 | Passes | 469 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 15 | Crosses | 4 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 22 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
| 14 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 17,231
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 17,231
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Cincinnati | 24 | +8 | 48 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 24 | +17 | 47 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | +17 | 47 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew | 24 | +7 | 44 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Jeff Gal (GK) |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 34 | Omar González  |
| 15 | Andrew Gutman |
| 2 | Leonardo Barroso |
| 22 | Mauricio Pineda |
| 35 | Sergio Oregel |
| 19 | Jonathan Bamba |
| 11 | Philip Zinckernagel |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 17 | Brian Gutiérrez |
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 76 | Andrew Rick (GK) |
| 29 | Olwethu Makhanya |
| 5 | Jakob Glesnes |
| 27 | Kai Wagner |
| 11 | Alejandro Bedoya |
| 4 | Jovan Lukic |
| 14 | Jeremy Rafanello |
| 16 | Ben Bender |
| 19 | Indiana Vassilev |
| 25 | Chris Donovan |
| 20 | Bruno Damiani |
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