A stellar first half powered Philadelphia Union into the Eastern Conference Semifinals as they blanked Chicago Fire FC by a 3-0 margin in the Windy City.

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Saturday at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs.

The top-seeded Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire in penalty kicks on Sunday in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.

After winning in dramatic shootout fashion at home on Sunday night, the Philadelphia Union could secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a win against the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday.

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Saturday to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs. Philadelphia, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference,