Cuypers, Bamba score goals, Fire hands Union their 5th straight loss 2
Hugo Cuypers scored his fourth consecutive goal and Jonathan Bamba netted the winner as Chicago Fire ended Philadelphia Union's five-game losing streak.
- On Saturday at Subaru Park, the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1, with Jonathan Bamba scoring the deciding goal in the 58th minute.
- Amid off-field unrest over Ernst Tanner's suspension, supporters displayed a 'SUNSHINE IS THE BEST DISINFECTANT' banner during Saturday's match, the Union said it's engaged with supporters, and the team finished a winless March.
- Hugo Cuypers opened the scoring with an unmarked header after Andrew Gutman's run and cross in first-half stoppage time, and Milan Iloski equalized four minutes later following Frankie Westfield's throw and Alejandro Bedoya's header.
- Chicago's trip yielded a road win aided by Chris Brady's three saves, and Malik Jakupovic made his MLS debut replacing Cavan Sullivan in the 62nd minute.
- Following Saturday's loss, the club will pause for the FIFA international window and return April 4 against Charlotte FC, while Bradley Carnell urged the squad to re-shift focus and work harder.
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Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba score as Fire hand Union their 5th straight loss
CHESTER, Pa. — Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.Chris Brady had three saves for the Fire (2-2-1).Philadelphia (0-5-0), which won the 2025 Supporter's Shield, extended its club record for consecutive losses to open a season five. Andre Blake stopped to shots for the Union.Robin Lob lofted an entry pass from the right side to the …
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Cuypers, Bamba score goals, Fire hands Union their 5th straight loss 2-1
Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1.
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