Philadelphia Union looked to put a halt to their losing streak today as they played host to Sporting Kansas City. Sporting made it four games without a loss, playing to a 1-1 draw midweek with Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday evening. Sporting KC came into tonight’s match in second place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points from 13 matches. On the other hand, the Union came into the match in ninth place with 8 points from 12 matches.
Kick off @ 7:08pm Play-by-Play 3’: low cross by 20 Emilio Renteria Crew but cleared out for corner. Corner kick ineffective. Nothing going on in the first 5 minute of the game. Mostly CC possession. 8’: Possession evening out 50/50 9’: GOAL Eddie Gaven on first shot of game from top left outside the box. Not a good start for Chicago Fire. Assisted by 29 Sean Francis 10’: Corner Kick Fire. No troubles for Crew to clear out. 12’: Back to back corner kicks for CF, no