Philadelphia Union came from behind to beat Chicago Fire 1-3 at Soldier Field on Thursday evening, overturning a half-time deficit with three second-half goals to take the points in Major League Soccer Regular Season matchday 29.
M. Haile-Selassie gave the hosts the lead just before the interval, striking on 44 minutes to send Chicago Fire into the break ahead. J. Elliott was then shown a red card at 45+1', leaving Chicago Fire to begin the second period with ten men.
Philadelphia Union made their advantage count swiftly after the restart. M. Iloski drew the visitors level on 49 minutes, and B. Damiani put Philadelphia Union ahead for the first time on 55 minutes. Damiani then added his second of the night on 67 minutes to give Philadelphia Union a 1-3 victory.
In the MLS table, which comprises 30 teams, Chicago Fire sit fourth with 48 points from 29 matches — a record of 14 wins, six draws and nine defeats, with a goals record of 52-43. Their last five results read LWWWL. Philadelphia Union are sixth, three points behind Chicago Fire, with 45 points accumulated from 13 wins, six draws and ten defeats, and a goals record of 59-46. Their last five results read WWWWW. Both clubs are in the top third of the 30-team table.