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Chicago Fire FC Unveils the 2020 Homecoming Kit

February 5, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO and NEW YORK - The Chicago Fire Football Club today unveiled its new primary jersey, the Homecoming Kit, at the MLS FORWARD 25 event in New York City in advance of Fashion Week. The navy jersey will serve as the Fire's primary kit for the 2020 MLS season as the Club marks its return to historic Soldier Field.

The new adidas Homecoming Kit features a red collar on a navy base that shows the rising of the Fire through the thin, red pinstripes that run throughout the jersey. The Chicago-based mobile communications company and official jersey partner of the Club, Motorola, continues on in 2020 as their logo is prominently featured on the front of the jersey. Additionally, the jersey features a new font as the official MLS name and number jersey font for 2020 is a dynamic, energetic and bold graphic typeface that introduces a layering tri-line effect. The entire Homecoming Kit will feature the navy jersey, navy shorts and red socks.

The 2020 Homecoming Kit is available for pre-order at ShopChicagoFire.com.

Showcasing the Fire's new brand identity, the jersey was unveiled by Chicago legend and one of the most accomplished MLS players in league history, Mike Magee. Magee, a native of Elmhurst, Illinois, starred in MLS for 14 seasons, including three seasons with the Fire (2013-2015). In 2013, Magee enjoyed his most successful MLS campaign, scoring 21 goals and adding four assists during the regular season while being named the MLS MVP, becoming the first-ever Chicago Fire player to win the award.

FORWARD 25 was a first for MLS, with all clubs' jerseys revealed at one time. Along with Magee, celebrities that revealed their new home colors included DeAndre Hopkins, Ninja, Colin Hanks and Alexi Lalas. In partnership with EA SPORTS FIFA, the adidas jerseys will now be revealed virtually across EA SPORTS FIFA channels following the real-world unveiling.

The Fire will kick off the 2020 MLS season on the road versus reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders on March 1 at 2:00 p.m. CT (ESPN). The Fire will officially make its return to Soldier Field in the Homecoming Kit on Saturday, March 21 when the team hosts Atlanta United FC in its home opener at 2:30 p.m. CT (Univision).

Single-match tickets for the Fire's 2020 home opener are available now by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or by visiting ChicagoFireFC.com. Additionally, fans can reserve a seat at all 17 Fire home matches for as low as $15 per game with the purchase of a season-long ticket package.

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