Union Dominate Fire 4–0 at Subaru Park — August 23, 2025
CHESTER, PA — The Philadelphia Union delivered a commanding performance on August 23, 2025, cruising to a convincing 4–0 victory over Chicago Fire FC at Subaru Park in an MLS Regular Season showdown. The win saw Philadelphia strengthen its hold atop the Eastern Conference standings with a statement result in front of the home crowd.
After a tight opening period, the Union broke through in the 34th minute when forward Tai Baribo finished off a well-worked cross from Kai Wagner, giving the hosts a 1–0 lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.
Philadelphia continued to dominate in the second half. Wagner himself doubled the advantage in the 64th minute, slotting a free kick past the Fire’s wall to make it 2–0.
The Union’s pressure only mounted from there. Midfielder Danley Jean Jacques added a third goal in the 73rd minute, before forward Milan Iloski capped the scoring with an 80th-minute strike to seal the emphatic win.
Key Stats & Highlights:
📍 Final Score: Philadelphia Union 4, Chicago Fire FC 0
⚽ Goals: Baribo (34’), Wagner (64’), Jean Jacques (73’), Iloski (80’)
🧤 Clean Sheet: Goalkeeper Andrew Rick recorded his fifth shutout of the season.
🔢 Union outshot Chicago 23–7 and controlled possession to suffocate the visiting attack.