Match Details
Time: 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, PA
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), ESPN+
Team Form & Stats
Philadelphia Union
Standing: 2nd in Eastern Conference (51 pts)
Recent Form: W-D-W-T-L
Home Record: 9–2–3
Goals Scored: 44 in 27 matches (1.63 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 26 (0.96 GAA) — 2nd best in MLS
Key Players:
T. Baribo: 15 goals in 23 matches — elite finisher
K. Wagner: 9 assists — top creator from the back
Q. Sullivan: 8 assists — midfield engine
Chicago Fire FC
Standing: 9th in Eastern Conference (39 pts)
Recent Form: T-W-W-T-W
Away Record: 4–5–4
Goals Scored: 50 in 26 matches (1.92 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 44 (1.69 GAA)
Key Players:
H. Cuypers: 15 goals — clinical striker
P. Zinckernagel: 11 goals, 13 assists — MVP-caliber season
J. Bamba: 8 assists — dynamic winger
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Result | Notable Moment |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Chicago 0–1 Philly | Baribo late winner |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Chicago 4–3 Philly | Fire comeback thriller |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Philly 2–2 Chicago | Wagner free kick equalizer |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Chicago 2–2 Philly | Cuypers brace |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Philly 1–0 Chicago | Clean sheet at Subaru Park |
Philadelphia unbeaten in last 3 home matches vs. Chicago
Chicago has scored 8 goals in last 4 meetings — always a threat
Expect fireworks. Chicago’s attack is potent, but Philly’s home form and defensive edge give them the upper hand. Baribo vs. Cuypers could be the duel of the weekend.
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union – 130 Draw + 200 Chicago Fire FC + 285
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
