Kickoff for Houston Dynamo vs. Chicago Fire Match Delayed Due to Lightning Near BBVA Stadium
August 3, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Houston Dynamo FC News Release
HOUSTON - Tonight's Houston Dynamo vs. Chicago Fire MLS regular season match at BBVA Stadium has been delayed due to lightning in the area around the stadium. Kickoff was originally scheduled for 8 p.m. CDT.
A new kickoff time has not yet been determined.
Fans and media members are encouraged to follow @HoustonDynamo and @BBVAStadium on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates as the situation progresses. The club will issue an updated announcement once a time has been confirmed for the match to resume.
For the safety of everyone involved, all players, referees and staff are not permitted on the field while there is lightning near the stadium, and the seating bowl has been cleared. During the delay, fans may either stay in the stadium on the concourse or leave the stadium to seek shelter elsewhere. If fans leave the stadium due to the weather delay, they may scan their ticket on exit in order to return when play resumes.
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