On the heels of yesterday's deal with the Chicago White Sox, the University of Illinois and Chicago Fire Soccer Club have formed a cross-promotional partnership where Illini fans will receive special offers for Fire events, including pre-arranged behind-the-scene tours of Toyota Stadium and unique events like breakfast in the clubhouse. Illini fans who purchase Fire season … [Read more...] about Illini partnering up with Chicago White Sox, Fire
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Manchester United to Hold Clinic for Chicago Special Olympics
Fresh off their 7-0 drubbing of the Seattle Sounders yesterday in an international friendly, (a match in which Wayne Rooney had a hat trick despite playing just one half) Manchester United F.C. announced a soccer clinic with the Chicago chapter of the Special Olympics. … [Read more...] about Manchester United to Hold Clinic for Chicago Special Olympics
Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
Our hometown Chicago Fire will take some time off from MLS play to participate in the World Football Challenge versus 19-time English Premier League Champion Manchester United at Soldier Field on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes. The Fire, playing in their third match in seven days, will take on one of the EPL's marquee teams at the home of the … [Read more...] about Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
David Beckham, Landon Donovan and L.A. Galaxy Defeat Chicago Fire 2-1
Last night the Chicago Fire fell victim to two goals set up by David Beckham and fell 2-1 defeat to the LA Galaxy at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The Fire nearly drew first blood in the waning minutes of the first half as Jalil Anibaba nearly headed home Paladini’s in-swinging corner kick in the 45th minute. … [Read more...] about David Beckham, Landon Donovan and L.A. Galaxy Defeat Chicago Fire 2-1
Chicago Fire Welcome EPL’s Manchester United to Soldier Field
More than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the Chicago Fire’s World Football Challenge match against world-renowned English Premier League club Manchester United at Soldier Field on July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT. It will be one of the biggest matches of "the beautiful game" to ever take place on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire vs. Manchester United soccer match at … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Welcome EPL’s Manchester United to Soldier Field
Chicago Fire Find New Goalkeeper: Alec Dufty
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced the signing of 23-year-old goalkeeper Alec Dufty today. The 6-5 ‘keeper has trained with the Fire since the onset of the club’s preseason camp and will immediately be added to the roster. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Alec is a talented young goalkeeper with size and confidence in goal,” said Fire … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Find New Goalkeeper: Alec Dufty
Chicago Fire Unveil Mural Highlighting Franchise History
Today marked the unveiling of the restoration of a 13-year-old mural depicting the storied history of the Chicago Fire on 1030 West 16th street (Carpenter Road an 16th street) in Pilsen. The restoration, led by local artist Oscar Romero, is part of the Fire’s continued efforts to strengthen relationships within the Hispanic community in support of the Fire’s Hispanic … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Unveil Mural Highlighting Franchise History
Catching up with the Fire’s Gonzalo Segares, our favorite Costa Rican athlete in Chicago
Since we interviewed Gonzalo Segares just one year ago, much has changed for both parties. The Sports Bank has seen vast changes in its readership- so far in August, the site has already accumulated three times as many views as it received in all of August 2009, and there are still ten days left in the month. Segares' life changed dramatically as well. At this point last … [Read more...] about Catching up with the Fire’s Gonzalo Segares, our favorite Costa Rican athlete in Chicago