Hot Time In Old Town

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images Week 25 of MLS concludes an exciting week for sports. Last week was a good week for sports fans. Not only was there the MLS All-Star game, but the NFL also returned, and European football was in full swing. The only downside was a relatively dull Field of Dreams game and the Fire losing 4-1 against the Philadelphia Union. So while all … [Read more...] about MLS Roundup Week 25: National Field of All-Stars

Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars fail to score without Mallory Pugh. In what was the first-ever match-up between Angel City and the visiting Chicago Red Stars, the expansion side came away victorious. The loss saw the Red Stars fall from fourth to sixth and helped Angel City move to just two points and one place back. Although Chicago did look dangerous at times … [Read more...] about One Step Back: Angel City FC 1, Chicago Red Stars 0

John Jones-USA TODAY Sports It was expected from all but the most delusional of fans that the Chicago Fire come out of their match against the Philidelphia Union with a loss. The Union have not lost at home all season, and despite going into Cincinnati and laying an egg last week, they’re still the best team in the league. So the result, a 4-1 defeat, isn’t exactly … [Read more...] about Will They Won’t They: Philadelphia Union 4, Chicago Fire 1

John Jones-USA TODAY Sports The Fire’s five-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end against the Union. After a string of impressive performances over the last few weeks, the Chicago Fire’s momentum was halted in Chester as they were crushed 4-1 by Philadelphia Union. The Union, who lead the Eastern Conference, took an early lead through Dániel Gazdag and capitalized on … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Union 4, Chicago Fire 1 | Player Ratings

John Jones-USA TODAY Sports It was a tough loss tonight against the Philidelphia Union. The Fire were massive dogs coming into this one, and the Union showed why they’re the class of the league. But it wasn’t a complete disaster for the club. There were a few solid performances from individuals in Fire shirts. We can only give one our man of the match, however. And … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Union 4, Chicago Fire 1: Man of the Match