MLS Chicago Fire FC

Fire And Section 8 Chicago To Celebrate Club's 12th Anniversary At Toyota Park

Published on October 5, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2009) - Chicago Fire Soccer and its supporter club, Section 8 Chicago, are celebrating the club's 12th anniversary on Thursday, October 8th at TOYOTA PARK. The event is open to all fans and will include food, music, games and other activities that everyone can enjoy.

The XII Anniversary Party starts at 6 p.m. Fans are invited to come out and enjoy music and picnic games and mingle with fellow supporters, players and Chicago Fire Staff.

"This is a great opportunity for the Chicago Fire community to celebrate both the anniversary and this great game with friends, family and fans, all of whom are the lifeblood of our club," said Klopas, who's also serving as the event's host.

Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased on the Section 8 Chicago website, www.section8chicago.com, or $20 at the door. The ticket includes the price of admission as well as all food and drink at the party. On the menu is roasted pig and lamb, salad, meatless pasta, fruit, beer, water and other snacks. Fans may bring additional food and beverages if they wish. All proceeds from the event will benefit Section 8 Chicago. Section 8 Chicago is also offering fans a $20 ticket that includes a bus ride to and from the event at TOYOTA PARK departing downtown from the Elephant and Castle pub.

Chicago Fire Soccer was founded on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire on October 8, 1997 and joined Major League Soccer as an expansion team in the 1998 season. In their inaugural season, the Fire won both the U.S. Open Cup and the MLS Cup, capturing the coveted "Domestic Double".

The Fire return to action on Saturday, October 17, as the team faces the New England Revolution on the road at Gillette Stadium (5 p.m. CT, FSC/FSE).

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