Overview
- Tai Baribo struck in the 8th and 16th minutes before Bruno Damiani made it 3-0 in the 35th, sealing the sweep by halftime.
- Andre Blake preserved the cushion by denying Brian Gutiérrez from the spot, part of a two-save clean sheet.
- Chicago started backup goalkeeper Jeff Gal after Chris Brady was sidelined with a lower-body injury, and Gal’s miscues led to two Union goals.
- Philip Zinckernagel returned for the Fire, but Chicago managed just two shots on target as the top-seeded Union controlled proceedings.
- As Supporters’ Shield winners, Philadelphia will host the Charlotte–NYCFC winner on Nov. 22–23 following the league’s November international window.