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Daniel Gazdag sparks Union to 4-1 romp over Chicago Fire

By AP Reporter
Published  August 13, 2022 10:24pm CDT
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CHESTER, Pennsylvania - Daniel Gazdag gave Philadelphia an early lead and the Union cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Fire. 

Gazdag scored his 12th goal of the season to give Philadelphia (13-3-9) a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute. 

Defender Jack Elliott picked up his first goal of the campaign, scoring unassisted in the 41st minute to give the Union a 2-0 halftime lead. 

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Chris Mueller scored four minutes into the second half to get Chicago (8-11-6) within a goal. 

Xherdan Shaqiri and Federico Navarro had assists on Mueller's fourth goal this season. 

Julian Carranza quickly pushed the Union's lead back to two with a goal – his ninth – in the 53rd minute and Cory Burke capped the scoring with a score –  his fifth – in the 82nd.