Professional men’s soccer is returning to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium, as Peter Wilt’s new Chicago NISA team will playing out of the former home of the Chicago Fire (MLS) and the current home of the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL). (more…)
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Fire Upgrades SeatGeek Stadium Facilities
Although the club is no longer using it for home matches, Chicago Fire FC has upgraded facilities at SeatGeek Stadium, helping to make the most out of training at the venue. (more…)
SeatGeek Stadium to Host College Football Game in October
SeatGeek Stadium will host a college football game this fall, as Northern Illinois will square off against BYU at the suburban Chicago venue on October 24. (more…)
Best of 2019, #8: The Makeover of Chicago Fire
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: an overhaul of MLS’s Chicago Fire yields a new home and new look for 2020. (more…)
Chicago Fire Plotting Soldier Field Gameday Experience
Ahead of the 2020 MLS season, Chicago Fire is working to create a gameday experience at Soldier Field that will be suited to the organization and its fans. (more…)
Chicago Fire Announce Soldier Field Return
Chicago Fire has made its return to Soldier Field official, announcing an agreement Tuesday that begins with the 2020 MLS season. (more…)
Joe Mansueto: Fire Will Focus on Soldier Field Fan Experience
New Chicago Fire owner and chairman Joe Mansueto says that one of his priorities will be building a strong fan experience at Soldier Field, part of a strategy to boost exposure for the club. (more…)
Chicago Fire Controlling Interest Sold to Joe Mansueto
Morningstar Executive Chairman Joe Mansueto has purchased a controlling interest in Chicago Fire from Andrew Hauptman, continuing the effort to move the MLS team from Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium to Soldier Field. (more…)
Chicago Fire Moving Forward with Soldier Field Lease Negotiations
Negotiations over Chicago Fire‘s potential use of Soldier Field are moving forward, as Chicago Park District commissioners authorized staff Wednesday to enter into discussions with the club. (more…)
Chicago Fire Closing in on Solider Field Agreement
Chicago Fire is reportedly closer to finalizing a deal to use Soldier Field, a move that would bring certainty to the club’s facility situation. (more…)