The Chicago Fire handed the Phildelphia Union only their 2nd loss of the season after a remarkable 1-0 at Soldier Area. Fede Navarro's second-half goal was the difference in between the 2 groups, as well as safeguarded the three points for the Fire as they seek to transform their season around.Starting Schedule (left to right): Slonina; A. Reynolds (Bornstein 65'), Czichos, Tern, Sekuli; F. Navarro, Gimnez; Mueller (Espinoza 86'), Shaqiri, Herbers (Gutirrez 65'); PryzbykoPlayer RatingsStarting XIGaga Slonina (8)-- Gaga's strong June kind continued with a massive performance on Wednesday evening versus the Union. He only had two conserves, yet it is tough to deny his effect on the video game as he made sure that the round avoided of his web. The highlight was available in the 47th minute; Gaga initially made a high-grade diving save to tip Cory Burke's shot off the article, yet then he reclaimed the sphere off of the line as it nearly trickled in behind him. The tidy sheet is Slonina's 7th of the season. the 2nd most in MLS, with just Sean Johnson having even more (8 ). Andre Reynolds II (7)-- The homegrown full-back made his initial start in MLS in his fourth period and also place in an excellent shift to contain the solid attack of the Union. Philadelphia concentrated a lot of their strike down his side Fans Personalized, but the visitors could not create anything. Reynolds was promising in his 65 minutes and revealed that if he can preserve this degree, he will certainly be an excellent, trustworthy alternative to have for this group in the left-back position. Rafael Czichos (7)-- Though he had one of the most discouraging misses out on of the night, Rafa Czichos put in a solid protective efficiency as well as definitely played his duty in safeguarding the shutout. His 5 clearances and also 3 interceptions are the stats that stick out the most, though his circulation was not at his best.Carlos Tern (7.5)-- Tern had a huge shift defensively as well as made a strong case to take the lead in what appears to be a two-horse race in between himself and also Mauricio Pineda to start at appropriate center back in the absence of Wyatt Omsberg. The numbers speak for themselves; 8 clearances, 11 recuperations, 4 aerial battles won. it was a big evening for the Colombian that had been having a hard time for consistency as of late.Boris Sekuli (8)-- An additional gamer that put in a top, leading performance was right-back Boris Sekuli. Boki is another player who has been looking to locate consistency this season; he has actually had some excellent games where he has actually shown his quality and also others where he looks like a shadow of his former self. Versus the Union, he was just one of the Fire's most impactful players and had a substantial video game on both sides of the ball, finishing in the assist for Fede Navarro's objective. On the help, Boki ventured completely right into the opposing fine box and had the recognition to make use of the already-booked Jose Martnez and also established Navarro for the game-winner. Fede Navarro (9)-- Navarro's rating is the highest that we have awarded this period, as well as deservedly so. Fede played in the midfield double-pivot and also did exactly what he was asked to do as well as more. Navarro dominated defensively as a ball-winner, stopping the Union from developing any chances, and his performance culminated in the 68th-minute game-winning goal. Because arriving at the Fire, Navarro's function next to Gastn Gimnez has been primary defensive. He has been asked to do the grunt work. Nevertheless, versus the Union, he was urged to obtain forward more and be involved in the accumulation. The adjustment repaid; Navarro finished 39 passes, made 4 lengthy balls, and also naturally, scored his only shot of the night.Gastn Gimnez (7.5)-- The even more positive duty of Fede Navarro in his suit did not limit the creativity of Gimnez, as well as the DP still placed in a solid efficiency. Gimnez made 55 passes and 10 lengthy rounds and also played a big function in shutting out the video game in the second fifty percent. When Philly was lowered to 10 guys, it was essential that the Fire simply held onto the ball, and Gimnez made sure that they can do that.Chris Mueller (8)-- Chris Mueller was very impactful on the wing on Wednesday night. His best minute began the objective, where he weaved in as well as out of Protector of the Year frontrunner Kai Wagner, a play that discovered the feet of Boris Sekuli who provided the assist. Mueller began on the left however was flipped to the right with the intro of Brian Gutirrez, and also he absolutely made life hard for both fullbacks. Xherdan Shaqiri (6.5)-- Shaqiri returned from a month-long injury discharge as well as came straight into the beginning lineup, though he did not have the most impactful efficiency. Shaqiri was really associated with the build-up, eventually making 88 touches in the striking midfield setting, yet he battled to produce. Completing only 1/4 dribbles as well as 1/9 crosses, it was a discouraging night, as well as his collection pieces were merely unsatisfactory. However, as the World Mug comes close to, there is still lots of time for the Swiss worldwide to tip up and show his first-rate talent.Fabian Herbers (6)-- Herbers was chosen over Brian Gutirrez and also was nearly anonymous. He did not have also much of an influence on the strike, and also was eventually pulled for Guti around the hour mark. Herbers had 3 shots, but none found the target.Kacper Przybyko (6)-- As shown by the forgettable efficiencies of Przybyko, Shaqiri, and also Herbers, this video game was won in the midfield, not the attack. The Post, betting his former team, had yet an additional tough video game, though he had the ability to enter into some excellent settings. One of the most noteworthy moment was his header which hit the woodwork.SubstitutesBrian Gutirrez (7)-- Guti was rather surprisingly dropped from the schedule for Herbers, and when he went into in the 65th minute, the balance tipped in the Fire's support. Though he will still have to await his very first Fire goal, the 19-year-old brought brand-new energy in the 2nd fifty percent as well as had a strong shift.Jonathan Bornstein (7)-- In half a hr, Bornstein really did not have a whole lot to do as Philly battled to develop possibilities in the second fifty percent. He did what he was asked to do, completed 9/9 passes, and ultimately, assisted liquidate the win as well as the clear sheet.Jhon Espinoza (NR)-- Espinoza filled up in on the conservative for the last mins, and additionally did what he was asked to do, but there was insufficient time for him to make any type of contribution of note.ManagerEzra Hendrickson (8)-- A great deal of credit scores needs to go to the head coach for this win. Despite having the Fire in last place, the team still has the belief and also motivation to head out and also deal with for the 3 points versus what the standings would certainly recommend are a greatly superior team. The tweak of the midfield to give Navarro extra certificate to move forward settled, naturally leading to the objective. On top of that, the 65th-minute adjustments, that included relocating Chris Mueller to the right, definitely paid returns and also enabled the Fire to grab their second win from three games.
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