MLS Chicago Fire FC

Weekly Update - Chicago Fire to Face Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday

Published on April 1, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - The Chicago Fire will play its second away match of the 2019 season when the team travels to face Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday, April 6. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. CT, Saturday's match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and transmitted locally on Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix.

Entering Saturday's contest - the 30th regular season meeting between the two teams - the Men in Red (1-2-1, 4 points) are coming off its first win and clean sheet of the 2019 campaign after defeating the New York Red Bulls 1-0 at SeatGeek Stadium on March 30.

Toronto FC enters Saturday's matchup with an unbeaten start (3-0-0, 9 points) to the 2019 season. In its most recent match, the Eastern Conference club tallied a 4-0 win over New York City FC on March 29 at BMO Field. Three players rank tied for the most goals (2) on the team, including Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley and Alejandro Pozuelo.

Bastian Schweinsteiger, Dax McCarty receive MLS Team of the Week Honors

Bastian Schweinsteiger was named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 5 after helping the Men in Red claim its first clean sheet victory of the 2019 campaign.

Additionally, Dax McCarty was listed on the Team of the Week bench for the first time this season. The match against the Red Bulls marked McCarty's fourth straight 90 minute performance to start the season.

Chicago Fire Announces its 2019 Theme Matches

The Chicago Fire Soccer Club today revealed its full list of Theme Matches and Special Promotions for the 2019 home season. Through these events, the Fire will highlight important club and league initiatives and provide unique experiences for fans at select home matches throughout the year.

2019 Theme Matches and Special Promotions

Saturday, April 20: Chicago Fire vs. Chicago Red Stars Doubleheader

Saturday, June 22: Pride Night

Wednesday, July 3: Fourth of July Fireworks Night

Saturday, August 17: Fan Appreciation Night Presented by Keurig Dr. Pepper

Sunday, September 29: Gaming Night Presented by AT&T

A complete list of Theme Matches and fan giveaway items is available at Chicago-Fire.com.

In addition to these Club-wide initiatives, the Fire also announced the return of Community Nights for the 2019 season. With the goal of celebrating Chicago's diversity and the many special bonds that unite the Fire fanbase, Community Nights allow fans to enjoy group seating and pricing along with experiences ranging from giveaway items to in-game recognitions to player meet-and-greets. Click here to receive more information and to view a complete list of 2019 Community Nights.

Finally, the Fire invite fans to enjoy $2 Hot Dogs at SeatGeek Stadium concession stands on the following dates:

Saturday, May 11 vs. Minnesota United FC

Wednesday, July 3 vs. Atlanta United FC

Saturday, August 17 vs. Philadelphia Union

Eleven Fire Games to be Aired on Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix in 2019

The Chicago Fire announced today that 11 of its 34 regular season matches will be aired on Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix during the 2019 MLS season.

A member of the Univision Radio family, 93.5 Latino Mix is a Spanish radio station that serves the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Below is the full slate of matches that will be featured on 93.5 Latino Mix. The Fire's additional league matches will remain on Univision Radio WRTO AM 1200.

Date Opponent Kickoff (CT) Radio Broadcast

Saturday, April 6 at Toronto FC 2:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Sunday, April 28 at Montreal Impact 11:30 a.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Saturday, May 4 at Los Angeles FC 9:30 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Wednesday, May 8 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION 7:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Wednesday, May 29 at D.C. United 7:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Wednesday, July 3 ATLANTA UNITED FC 7:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Saturday, July 6 at Sporting Kansas City 7:30 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Saturday, July 27 D.C. United 7:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Saturday, Aug. 10 MONTREAL IMPACT 8:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Saturday, Aug. 24 at New England Revolution 6:30 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

Sunday, Sept. 29 TORONTO FC 4:00 p.m. Univision Radio 93.5 Latino Mix

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