MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Demonstrates Support for Chicago 2016 with "Back the Bid" Night

Published on August 17, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (August 17, 2009) - The Chicago Fire is proud to announce its support for Chicago 2016, the committee working to bring the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Chicago. Fans are encouraged to support Chicago's bid by coming out to cheer on the Chicago Fire as they take on D.C. United on Saturday, August 29th at 7:30 PM at Toyota Park.

Fans can help the cause by purchasing tickets at www.chicago2016.org/chicagofire and entering the special offer code: 2016. A portion of the ticket sales from this special offer will benefit Chicago 2016. Corner kick tickets are being sold for $28, Premier tickets are $35, and Center Circle tickets are $50.

"Securing the 2016 Olympic Games here in Chicago is critical and the Fire strongly supports Chicago 2016 in this effort," said Dave Greeley, President of the Chicago Fire. "We are taking advantage of multiple opportunities to assist the bid and hope that by having Chicago as the Host City, we will be able to showcase the world's game of soccer here in Chicago."

The Chicago Fire is committed to helping Chicago 2016 secure the Olympic and Paralympic Games as the process to select and announce the Host City comes to close on October 2nd. By purchasing match tickets through this offer, not only will fans be able to watch an exciting Fire game, but they will do their part to "Back the Bid."

"We appreciate the support and dedication of the entire sports community in Chicago, especially the players and fans of the Chicago Fire," said Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016. "We look forward to cheering on the Fire as they take on D.C. United-and hope everyone comes out to Back the Bid and show their support."

The Fire is currently showcasing a video of the Fire team in support of Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid. Fans can view the video by visiting http://web.mlsnet.com/t100/load.jsp?section=community&content=events. This video will be shown at the remaining home games this season.

For more information on the Chicago 2016 bid initiative, visit www.chicago2016.org/chicagofire.

ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER

Chicago Fire Soccer was founded on October 8, 1997 as a Major League Soccer expansion team. The Fire won the MLS Cup in its inaugural season in 1998 and was crowned the champion of U.S. Soccer's national tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006. In June 2006, the Fire moved into its world-class home of TOYOTA PARK, located in Bridgeview, IL.

ABOUT TOYOTA PARK

Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago and minutes from Midway airport off of I-55 on Harlem Avenue, TOYOTA PARK is the Midwest's preeminent outdoor live entertainment and sporting facility. Opened in 2006, TOYOTA PARK not only serves as the home of the Chicago Fire, but also hosts a variety of sporting events, special events and concerts by national and international artists. In 2009, artists ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Phish are performing at TOYOTA PARK.

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