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Philadelphia Union Rout Chicago 4-0 to Reclaim Eastern Conference Lead

A pregame injury to reserve goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook leaves a depth question before a road trip to FC Cincinnati.

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Overview

  • Tai Baribo opened the scoring in the 34th minute, followed by strikes from Kai Wagner, Danley Jean Jacques and Milan Iloski.
  • Wagner and Iloski each recorded a goal and an assist as Philadelphia controlled play and ended Chicago’s five-match unbeaten run.
  • The Union outshot the Fire 23-9 with a 7-2 edge on target, and 19-year-old Andrew Rick made two saves for his fifth shutout of the season.
  • The result moved Philadelphia to 16-6-6 and 54 points, pushing the club past FC Cincinnati into first place in the Eastern Conference.
  • Concurrent results across the league — Inter Miami held by D.C. United, Columbus beaten by New England, Cincinnati upset by NYCFC — amplified the standings swing ahead of next Saturday’s visit to Cincinnati.