Ruiz rocket fires Philadelphia to Eastern summit

After Dominic Oduro had brought the Fire back on level terms following Michael Farfan's opener for the Union, Guatemalan Ruiz struck from 35 yards out, collecting a clearance from his own free-kick and volleying over Chicago keeper Jon Conway.

The victory moves Philadelphia a point clear of the New York Red Bulls who, without injured French striker Thierry Henry, were held to a 2-2 draw at the Houston Dynamo.

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