Tag: Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire stadium gets tax dollars for infrastructure

Article posted by Coliseum, July 20^th, 2026

A new 22,000-seat stadium for the Chicago Fire FC has taken a step forward after a key city panel voted to use $425 million in taxes to subsidize the project. Chicago Business said city taxpayers will fund $425 million of infrastructure around Chicago Fire soccer team’s new South Loop stadium at... » Read more

Chicago Fire ‘chic’ training facility plans

Article posted by Coliseum, March 16^th, 2023

The Mayor of Chicago (US), Lori E. Lightfoot, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Chicago Fire Football Club, Alderman Jason Ervin (28th Ward), and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced on March 13th the signing of a ground lease for a new training facility for Chicago’s MLS team in the... » Read more

‘Men in Red’ catch ’em young strategy

Article posted by Coliseum, August 23^rd, 2021

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Chicago Fire FC (US) and the Chicago Fire Foundation have teamed up with By The Hand Club for Kids, Grace and Peace Revive Center and Intentional Sports to break ground on the first-of-its-kind professional-level facility for sports, education and wellness. The... » Read more

Chicago Fire set for SeatGeek exit

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

Major Leage Soccer (MLS) club Chicago Fire will no longer have to play their home matches at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview starting next season. The club will pay $65.5 million to leave the suburban Chicago stadium that has been the team’s home for more than a decade, according to media... » Read more