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Spectator SportsIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Chicago Fire FC is a professional soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois, competing in Major League Soccer within the spectator sports sector. It was founded on October 8, 1997, aligning with the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. The team captured MLS Cup in its inaugural season in 1998 and has won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006. The club plays its home games at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago. Headquartered in Chicago, the club serves soccer fans seeking professional MLS competition and live-match experiences. Recent developments include a planned move to a new downtown stadium opening in 2028 at The 78, to be named McDonald's Park, along with partnerships with SeatGeek for ticketing, Metra for transit, and Shift4 to support matchday commerce.