Damiani’s Penalty Extends Union’s Unbeaten Streak in 1-0 Win Over Fire
The victory moves Philadelphia to 40 points atop MLS, achieved despite absences of several starters for injury and international duty.
Overview
- Bruno Damiani converted a 10th-minute penalty for his third goal of the season to decide the match.
- The result extended Philadelphia’s club-record unbeaten run to 11 games and elevated them to first place with a 12-3-4 record.
- Backup goalkeeper Andrew Rick made one save for his fourth clean sheet as the Union conceded just 19 goals, the third-fewest in MLS.
- Chicago Fire suffered a second consecutive defeat and failed to score for the second straight match, slipping to a 7-7-4 record.
- Philadelphia accomplished the win without leading scorer Tai Baribo and other regulars who were sidelined by injury or away on Gold Cup duty.