CHESTER, Pa. – The Supporters' Shield winners had their backs against the wall and found a way.

After Chicago Fire FC rallied for a 2-2 draw in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series, the Philadelphia Union persevered 4-2 on penalty kicks and outlasted their upset-seeking opponents Sunday night at Subaru Park.

“We put on a really good display of what we try to do. We broke in transition, we showed what we can do, created chaos moments, and took opportunities when they came,” Philly head coach Bradley Carnell said after the match.

“It was a contrast of two styles: one team trying to waste every second and trying to get out of here and get what they wanted, penalties. Glad we came out on the other side.”

Finding a way

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