
Fire to Open 2009 Season Against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on March 21
Published on December 2, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2008) - Chicago Fire Soccer has announced that the club will begin its 12th season of play in Major League Soccer against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT. The Fire will host the New York Red Bulls for their home opener at TOYOTA PARK on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. CT. The Fire's home opener will be televised nationally on TeleFutura. The full schedule for the 2009 MLS regular season, including the Fire's remaining 28 games, will be announced in early February.
The Fire will announce individual game ticket information in the coming months, but fans can secure their seats for the home opening match against the Red Bulls by purchasing a 2009 Season Ticket Package. Season Ticket Packages, including a limited supply of full season packages starting at $99, are available now by calling 1-888-MLS-FIRE or clicking on the TICKETS link on the club's official website, www.chicago-fire.com. Chicago Fire Holiday Packs are also on sale and include a copy of the Chicago Fire Sun-Times 10 Year Anniversary Commemorative Coffee Table Book with the purchase of two full season ticket packages.
Chicago is 4-3-4 all-time in season openers and 6-2-3 all-time in home openers.
Major League Soccer Stories from December 2, 2008
- Chivas USA announces 2009 ticket prices; Opening Day set for March 21 - MLS
- Fire to Open 2009 Season Against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on March 21 - Chicago Fire FC
- New England Revolution to open 2009 season at San Jose on March 21 - New England Revolution
- RSL Kicks Off 2009 MLS Season April 2 against Defending Champion Columbus - Real Salt Lake
- Crew's 2009 Home Opener set for Saturday, March 28, vs. Toronto FC - Columbus Crew SC
- FC Dallas to Open 2009 Season vs. Chicago at Pizza Hut Park on March 21 - FC Dallas
- MLS MVP Schelotto will return in 2009 as Crew's Designated Player - Columbus Crew SC
- D.C. United announces opening games for 2009 season - D.C. United
- Red Bulls To Open '09 Season Against Seattle On March 19 - Red Bull New York
- Sounders FC Opener Set for March 19 on ESPN2 - Seattle Sounders FC
- Earthquakes Kick Off 2009 Home MLS Campaign Against New England Revolution on March 21 - San Jose Earthquakes
- Dynamo to open 2009 season March 21 at home against Columbus Crew - Houston Dynamo FC
- Major League Soccer Announces MLS First Kick - Sporting Kansas City
- Rapids to Host Kansas City in 2009 Home Opener - Colorado Rapids
- First Kick Schedule and All MLS Clubs' Home Openers Unveiled - MLS
- Statement on Passing of Ted Rogers - Toronto FC
- Chicago Fire Weekly Notes â December 2, 2008 - Chicago Fire FC
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