MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Concludes Preseason with Desert Diamond Cup

February 17, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


During the two - week stay in Arizona, the Men in Red play four matches and will face fellow MLS sides Colorado Rapids and New England Revolution, and USL PDL side FC Tucson, in addition to a placement match.

Tickets for the 2014 Desert Diamond Cup are available here.

CHICAGO FIRE TRAINING SCHEDULE: Feb. 18 - Feb. 24

Tuesday, Feb. 18 Training 10:30 a.m. MT*^

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Chicago Fire vs. Colorado Rapids - Kino Sports Complex - Tucson, Ariz. - 3:30 p.m. MT

Thursday, Feb. 20 Training 10:30 a.m. MT*^

Friday, Feb. 21 Training 10:30 a.m. MT*^

Saturday, Feb. 22 Chicago Fire vs. FC Tucson - Kino Sports Complex - Tucson, Ariz. - 1:00 p.m. MT

Sunday, Feb. 23 Training 10:30 a.m. MT*^

Monday, Feb. 24 Training 10:30 a.m. MT*^

*Training will take place at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Ariz.

CHICAGO FIRE HOST OPENING DAY ON MARCH 23

The Fire will host 2013 MLS Supporters' Shield winners New York Red Bulls for Opening Day at Toyota Park, presented by Giordano's Chicago Pizza, on Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. CT. The Men in Red will begin their 17th season two weeks prior on the road when they visit Chivas USA at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Single game tickets to the Fire's 17 MLS Regular Season home matches and to the July 26 international friendly against Barclay's Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur FC are now available via Ticketmaster and www.Chicago-Fire.com.

Throughout the season, Fire fans that enter Toyota Park early will have the first chance at exciting giveaways including a team poster on Opening Day, presented by Giordano's Chicago Pizza, a Fire scarf on April 19 vs. the New England Revolution, a Fire flag on July 19 at the Fire vs. Philadelphia Union match presented by Cricket Wireless, and dog tags for Military Appreciation Night, presented by TrueCar, when the Fire host the Columbus Crew on Aug. 2.

Fire fans can take advantage of concession discounts on select nights including $2 hot dogs on April 19, July 2 and Oct. 5. Fire fans 21 years and older can enjoy $2 beer on March 23, May 3 and Oct. 5.

Additional promotions and giveaways will be announced on a later date.

CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION TO HOLD 16TH ANNUAL SEASON KICKOFF LUNCHEON AND UNVEIL NEW PRIMARY KIT ON MARCH 4

The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, will hold its 16th Annual Chicago Fire Season Kickoff Luncheon on Tuesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601).

The annual event, benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation, offers Fire supporters the first opportunity to meet the 2014 Chicago Fire team and raise funds in the name of charity. In addition to interacting with Fire players, coaches and technical staff, the event includes a reception, lunch and silent auction where attendees can bid on autographed Fire and other sports memorabilia, gift certificates and much more. In 2013, the Season Kickoff Luncheon raised more than $70,000 benefiting soccer and education programs for underprivileged Chicagoland youths.

The Fire will also unveil its new 2014 primary kit at the luncheon as part of the second annual MLS Jersey week. All event attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to both see and purchase the kit before its public release.

Tickets are on sale here or by calling (708) 496-6751. Individual tickets are $90 a person, with full tables for 10 guests at $850. The first 20 tables purchased at $1,000 will be seated with a member of the Fire first team or coaching staff.

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