When and where is the game?
Sunday, October 26, 5:30 PM EST at Subaru Park, Chester PA.
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Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire: MLS Playoffs Round 1 Preview
The Philadelphia Union, Supporters’ Shield winners and top seed in the East, face the Chicago Fire in Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Playoffs. This marks the Union’s return to the playoffs after a brief absence, while the Fire are back for the fir...
Key Insights
- The Philadelphia Union finished the regular season strong, winning the Supporters’ Shield.
- Chicago Fire are in good form, with a recent playoff win against Orlando City.
- Key players for Chicago Fire include Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel.
- The Union’s defense, led by Jakob Glesnes and Olwethu Makhanya, will be crucial.
- Milan Iloski is a player to watch for the Union, stepping up in the absence of Quinn Sullivan.
- Bradley Carnell, Union’s manager, seeks to overcome past playoff disappointments.
In-Depth Analysis
The Philadelphia Union (20W-8L-6D) host the Chicago Fire (15W-11L-8D) at Subaru Park for Game 1 of their best-of-three series. The Union have dominated recent matchups, going 6-1 in their last seven encounters with the Fire. However, Chicago enters the playoffs with momentum, having defeated Orlando City in the Wild Card game.
**Chicago Fire Scouting Report:** The Fire’s attack is led by Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel, who have been instrumental in their recent success. However, their defense conceded 60 goals in the regular season, the most among playoff teams.
**Philadelphia Union Scouting Report:** The Union’s defense was the best in the league, allowing just 35 goals. Key players include Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, and Kai Wagner. Milan Iloski is expected to play a significant role in the midfield due to injuries to key players.
**Player Availability:** - Union: Quinn Sullivan (knee) and Jeremy Rafanello (hamstring) are out. - Fire: Andre Franco (knee), Leonardo Barroso (lower body), Viktor Radojevic (lower body), and Chris Mueller (other) are out.
**Matchup to Watch:** Can the Union’s defensive duo of Glesnes and Makhanya contain the Fire’s attacking threat of Cuypers and Zinckernagel?
FAQ
How can I watch the game?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV <https://tv.apple.com/?ref=yanuki.com>, FS1, Fox Deportes; Listen on 97.5 FM.
What is the Union’s recent form?
The Union’s recent form is L-W-W-W-L.
What is the Fire’s recent form?
The Fire’s recent form is W-W-D-D-W.
Takeaways
- The Philadelphia Union are favored to win, given their strong regular season and past dominance over the Fire.
- However, the Chicago Fire enter the game with momentum and a potent attack.
- Key to the game will be the Union’s ability to shut down the Fire’s key attackers.
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