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Philadelphia Union at Chicago Fire: What to watch

The Union are set for another reunion with Velkjo Paunovic, who played for them in 2011 and now manages the Fire.

Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunović played for the Philadelphia Union in 2011, and helped them make the playoffs that year.
Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunović played for the Philadelphia Union in 2011, and helped them make the playoffs that year.Read moreNam Y. Huh/AP

Sunday, 5 p.m. at Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Ill.

TV/online streaming: NBC Sports Philadelphia+, MLSSoccer.com (paid subscription)

Union's record: 9-4-3, 39 points (9th in the East); 1-9-6 on the road
Chicago's record: 15-10-7, 52 points (4th in the East); 11-2-3 at home

Series history: Union 8 wins, Fire 7 wins, 5 ties
At Toyota Park: Union 2 wins, Fire 5 wins, 3 ties

Forward Nemanja Nikolić: He tops the MLS scoring charts this season with 21 goals, including five in the Fire's last six games.

Midfielder Djordje Mihalovic: The 18-year-old, Illinois-born playmaker has won the confidence of Fire manager Veljko Paunovic, who manned the same role for the Union when they made the playoffs in 2011.

Defender Brandon Vincent: After some struggles early in his pro career, he has settled in as a consistent performer at left back. At 23, he's young enough to have U.S. national team potential.