The Philadelphia Union advanced to the third Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final in club history on Wednesday night with a 3-0 win at home over the Chicago Fire. Here are my takeaways:
Cory Burke is the striker we needed and deserve. Cory Burke is one of the most in-form players on the Union roster. It’s very simple: when he starts, he scores. Cory has 8 goals and 1 assist in 8 starts in all first team competitions this year. Burke uses his strength and pace to blow past defenders, and is a handful to contain upfront.