The Union are headed to the U.S. Open Cup final for the first time in three years thanks to a dominant 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire Wednesday night at Talen Energy Stadium. Cory Burke scored the first two goals, cementing his status as the team’s top striker, and C.J. Sapong put the icing on the cake late.
They’ll visit either the Houston Dynamo or Los Angeles FC in the final, which will be played Sept. 26. Houston hosted L.A. in Wednesday’s other semifinal, which was still going on when the Union game ended.
The first half was scoreless and quiet, save for two loud roars from fans when referee Ramy Touchan let fouls go that should have been called in the Union’s favor.