Preseason Blog: Scrimmage vs. Chicago Fire FC

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Philadelphia Union continues its busy preseason slate with against the new look Chicago Fire FC. Today's scrimmage is closed to the public but be sure to follow along with updates from the friendly taking place at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex which is set to begin at 4 p.m. ET.


5:40 p.m.There the final whistle!

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5:25 p.m.Chicago tries to avoid a shutout but Dre there with a 1v1 stop!


Filthy run from Anthony Fontana to make it 2-0 before the break...


5:05 p.m. Fresh faces make the most of their first opportunity as it's 3-0 Boys in Blue with a goal from Philadelphia Union II's Issa Rayyan.

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Check out how the Union scored their first goal of 2020!


5:00 p.m. New starting XI for Philadelphia Union as we get started for the final 45 minutes.

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4:55 p.m. Couple top shots from the opening half including the lead up to Fontana's goal

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4:50 p.m. At the break:

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4:40 p.m. What's better than one DOOP? A second DOOP as midfielder Anthony Fontana dribbles through five Chicago players and slots it into the back of the net.


4:35 p.m. GOAL UNION!! The Friendly Striker gets the start and the goal to put the Union ahead 1-0 in today's scrimmage!

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4:25 p.m. The squad has settled in and unfortunate to be ahead after a pair of scoring chances crash off the Chicago crossbar!


4:15 p.m. Chicago comes out of the gates strong but second-year goalkeeper Matt Freese communicating well to keep the match scoreless in the opening 15 minutes.


4:00 p.m. Here's how Jim Curtin has the Boys in Blue starting out today.

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3:55 p.m. Final warmup shots before we get started in Clearwater, Florida!

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3:40 p.m. Warm-ups are taking place for the Union ahead of their closed door scrimmage against Eastern Conference foe Chicago.

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3:15 p.m. Boys in Blue have arrived and are getting warmed up for this afternoon's scrimmage.

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