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Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series
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Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo (9) scores a goal against Chicago Fire goalie Jeffrey Gal during the first half of an MLS soccer playoff match Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Bridgeview, Ill. - photo by AP Photo/Paul Beaty
CHICAGO (AP) — 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, will host fourth-seeded Charlotte or No.