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How about a FREE Storm game? After a long lay off the Chicago Storm is ready to take on some competition. The Storm goes up against the Illinois State Soccer Association's Men's All-Star team, a team comprised of the best adult club players in the state on Wednesday, March 8th at 8 pm. The Storm get to shake off the cobwebs and the All-Stars get to see how they measure up against Major Indoor Soccer League professionals. The game will be held at the Sports Zone, located at 1945 N. Cornell Ave. in Melrose Park. Admission is free and the Storm is raffling off an autographed jersey with all proceeds going to the Kids-4-Soccer foundation. Come on out, it's FREE. The Kids-4-Soccer is a 501c (3) foundation that benefits underprivileged children in the Chicagoland area, giving kids the chance to attend soccer camps and providing them with tickets to professional soccer games. For more information about Kids-4-Soccer or the upcoming friendly versus the ISSA All-Stars call (312) 226-GOAL.

It's never too early to talk about the next home game! When the Storm finishes comes back to Chicago, we're going green! The Storm dons green jerseys on Sunday, March 19th in the annual St. Patrick's Day Green Jersey auction. After the game, you can go green too! During the first half fans bid on their favorite players' jersey, with the proceeds going to the Kids-4-Soccer foundation. Kids-4-Soccer benefits underprivileged children in the Chicagoland area, giving kids the opportunity to attend soccer camps and providing them with tickets to professional soccer games. Donate to a great cause and go home with a game worn Storm jersey! For more information about the March 19th game or the Kids-4-Soccer foundation call (312)226-GOAL!

With a 19 day break this late in the season it may be hard to figure out what the Storm have been up to. Chicago's Director of Community Relations and Group Sales, Nichole Long, will be on "The Morning Break"; Chicago's new sports talk radio, to shed some light on that topic and more. To listen to Nichole tune in Thursday, March 2nd at 10:15 am to 1240 am in Chicago and the Northern Suburbs or 1470 am in Chicago Heights and feel free to call in at (773)792-1240.

We never talk about Striker and he's the only one playing a game this weekend. Striker is mixing it up with his fellow mascots this Saturday, March 4th at 6:30 pm, to play the other football. Striker and his pals are playing a mascot football game at the Chicago Bears Fan Convention, held at the Hilton Chicago, 720 s. Michigan Avenue. To find out how you can attend and root on our favorite mascot call (877) 865-5320.

Is your child looking to hone his/her skills? Check out the Nike Open Field Nights. Nike Open Field Nights are held every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through March. Wednesday at INTRASPORTS - Located at 37 W 950 Mason Road in Elgin from 6PM-8PM
Thursday at SPORTSZONE - Located at 1945 Cornell Avenue in Melrose Park from 5PM-7PM
Friday at WINDY CITY FIELDHOUSE - Located at 2367 W. Logan Boulevard in Chicago from 6PM-8PM
Meet the Storm's own Jorge Valle! Everyone is welcome, so come out, sharpen your skills, try on the latest Nike indoor shoes, and most of all, HAVE SOME FUN! For information CALL 866-3V3-NIKE.

The Chicago Storm's next home game is Sunday, March 19th against the St. Louis Steamers at the UIC Pavilion at 4 pm. Great tickets are still available!!! Chicago's Major Indoor Soccer League team plays its home games at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and Storm offices are located at 411 South Sangamon, Suite B in Chicago. For additional information on all aspects of Chicago Storm soccer including season tickets, group outings and birthday parties call (312) 226-GOAL (4625) or log on to www.chicagostorm.net.