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Chicago Fire Midfielder John Thorrington to Chat Live with Fans on BestBuy.Com

Published on June 16, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (June 16, 2010) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that Fire midfielder John Thorrington will be made available for a Live Chat presented by Best Buy on Friday, June 18 at 3:00 PM CT. Thorrington has scored seven goals in 54 matches since joining the Fire in 2005. The Palos Verdes, CA product was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the site of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and is one of the youngest Americans to ever sign with a English Premiership side after joining Manchester United as a 17-year-old in 1997. Thorrington will discuss playing with the Fire, his time in MLS and offer his thoughts on the 2010 FIFA World Cup - live with fans on BestBuy.com.

Fans looking to join the Best Buy Soccer Chat with Thorrington can do so by clicking here .

As Major League Soccer holds its first-ever World Cup break, the Chicago Fire will continue their preparation for MLS play when they take on NSC Minnesota Stars for a friendly match at the National Sports Center Stadium on Sunday, June 20 at 5:00 PM. Ticket information for the Chicago Fire - NSC Minnesota Stars match is available online at www.nscminnesota.org .

Individual game tickets for all Chicago Fire matches at TOYOTA PARK are available by calling 1-888-MLS-FIRE (657-3473) or by visiting the club's official website at www.chicago-fire.com .

Who: Chicago Fire midfielder John Thorrington

What: Best Buy Soccer Chat with Chicago Fire

Where: Best Buy Live Chat (http://bbyurl.us/ChicagoFireChat)

When: Friday, June 18 at 3:00 PM CT




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