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Tai Baribo - Two goals in win Baribo scored two goals on two shot attempts (two on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Chicago.

Impact Baribo was the best player on the pitch in this match. He struck in the eighth and 16th minute to put the Union out to an early 2-0 lead that they would not squander. Baribo has started the playoffs on fire, registering two goals and an assist in the quick sweep of Chicago. Baribo will look to keep his playoff momentum rolling when the Union square off versus the winner of Charlotte and New york when round two of the MLS playoffs kicks off on November 23rd.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Secures clean sheet Blake made two saves on 11 shot attempts and gave up no goals to secure the clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Chicago.

Impact Blake was at his best on Sunday, even though he was rarely tested, only facing two shots on target, both saves were at crucial times and kept his team's season alive. With the win the Union swept their first round playoff series 2-0. Blake and the Union will face the winner of Charlotte and New York in the MLS semi finals starting November 23rd.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Union start fast, extinguish Fire to clinch best-of-3 series Three first-half goals by the Philadelphia Union, two by Tai Baribo, and a missed Fire penalty led the Union to a 3-0 win to clinch their be...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Tai Barbaro collects brace as Union eliminates Fire Tai Baribo's brace was part of a three-goal first half for the top-seeded Philadelphia Union, who cruised past the eighth-seeded Chicago Fir...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

After surviving scare, Union looking to put out Fire The Philadelphia Union survived some late heroics from the visiting Chicago Fire before winning the opening match of their first-round best-...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia Union: How to watch, stream Round One Game 2 | MLSSoccer.com The Philadelphia Union (No. 1) visit Chicago Fire FC (No. 8) on Saturday in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, looking for a two-game sweep in...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mikael Uhre - Notches assist Uhre assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Uhre would earn an assist Sunday as he helped his team to a win, finding Indiana Vassilev in the 70th minute for the opening goal. This comes despite appearing off the bench, coming on for 26 minutes, but playing a crucial part in the game. He now has 13 goal contributions on the season, with six goals and seven assists.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo - Records assist Baribo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Baribo would earn the start Sunday after some time serving off the match following an absence, playing the full 90 at forward. He would find an assist in the contest when connecting with Milan Iloski in the 75th minute, earning a thrid assist this season. The forward now has 19 goal contributions on the season, with 16 goals also.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Vassilev - Nets opening goal Vassilev scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Vassilev was back in the starting XI sunday after falling to the bench in the regular season finale, with the attacker playing 82 minutes. He would score a goal in the win, finding the back of the net in the 70th minute for the openin goal. The winger now has six goals this season, bringing the attacker to eight goal contributions in 32 appearances (22 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Iloski - Scores goal Iloski scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Iloski would score in the club's playoff opener Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 75th minute of the outing. This is his second goal in their past four games, bringing him to double digit goal contributions on the season. That said, he now has 11 goal contributions in 14 appearances (three starts) this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Concedes two against Chicago Blake had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Blake would allow two goals despite his three saves Sunday, coming close to a clean sheet but being beaten twice in the final 10 minutes of play. This is two straight games without a clean sheet for the goalie, coming after three straight games with a clean sheet. He will look to complete the clean sheet next time out, now heading to Chicago for the second leg.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire FC | Full Highlights | 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Union begin quest for 1st MLS title with 3-game series vs. Fire Bradley Carnell's first year as coach of the Philadelphia Union has been a revelation, as he has transformed a team that finished 12th in th...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference semifinals

The Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference semifinals

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

MLS Cup 2025 odds: Who's the favorite to win it all? | MLSSoccer.com Who will win MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6? DraftKings has odds for all 16 teams left in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Lionel Messi...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire: How to watch, stream Round One Game 1 | MLSSoccer.com The Philadelphia Union (No. 1) look to build on their magical Supporters' Shield-winning regular season when they host eighth-seeded Chicago...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fire advance in MLS playoffs with 3-1 win over Orlando behind Hugo Cuypers' two goals Chicago moves on to play the Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union in a best-of-three first-round playoff series.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Bruno Damiani - Takes two shots in defeat Damiani registered two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Damiani was active throughout the game, but the striker was unable to find the back of the net in this regular-season finale. The forward posted solid numbers in the regular season after bagging seven goals across 33 appearances (23 starts), though he often operated as a secondary striker behind Tai Baribo, who notched a team-high 16 goals across 29 appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Harriel - Fills stat sheet in loss Harriel generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Harriel had a solid outing from his defensive role, and he made his presence felt on both sides of the ball. If healthy, Harriel should be a regular starter for Philadelphia in the playoffs as well.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo - Takes five shots in loss Baribo recorded five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Baribo came off the bench but was unable to make a substantial impact on the score, although his activity translated to five shots and two on target. Baribo was one of the best strikers in the league in the regular season, tallying 16 goals and two assists across 29 appearances (20 starts).

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Beaten twice in loss Blake registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Charlotte FC.

Impact It's hard to blame Blake for any of the two goals he conceded, as the finishes from both Wilfried Zaha (suspension) and Kerwin Vargas deserve credit and the Jamaican couldn't have done anything to deny them. Blake ends the regular season with 48 goals conceded and eight clean sheets across 21 starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Union to open MLS Cup playoffs at home on Sunday The Philadelphia Union will open the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs on Oct. 26, the league announced on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Deadspin | Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card Deadspin | Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lionel Messi Clinches First MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami Eyes Playoffs

The Argentine icon finished the season with 29 goals after securing the award in style Saturday night in the regular-season finale.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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