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.
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.