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2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium
2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium

2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium The Big Ten Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament will have a new home for the 2024 season, with the quarterfinals and semifinals Nov. 7 and 10 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill., the conference announced Friday. Both semifinals (Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m….

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Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium The Village of Bridgeview released the following statement regarding the scheduling of Riot Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Sept. 21, 22, and 23, 2024.  In October 2019 when the Red Stars renewed their agreement with the Village for the use of Bridgeview…

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SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9
SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9 PRIMETIME Sports proudly announced today that Tour Rebaño’s international friendly between Liga MX giant Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León is sold out. The game will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chivas…

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Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire FC will continue its 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against St. Louis CITY SC in the Round of 32 at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 9 at SeatGeek…

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Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26

Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26
Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26

Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26 CHICAGO (April 11, 2023) – Chicago Fire FC will face Chicago House AC in the third round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 26 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. Broadcast information will…

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International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on August 7, 2022August 8, 2022 By News Editor 1 Comment on International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium
International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium

International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire & Leon to meet on the pitch at SeatGeek Stadium this coming September 24th SeatGeek Stadium, will host a very exciting international friendly match between the Chicago Fire FC of the MLS and Leon FC, of the Mexican Premier League (Liga MX). Chicago Fire Football Club is an American professional soccer franchise based in Chicago….

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Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears
Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears

Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears Chicago Fire FC announced Friday July 22, 2022 a venue change for the Club’s home matches to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 against Inter Miami CF and on Sunday, Oct. 9 against the New England…

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Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session

Posted on June 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session
Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session

Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting a Summer Session of the Lil Stingerz Program! This program is Open to BOTH Boys and Girls ages 3-6. This program features: 6 Professionally Trained Soccer Skills Clinics. Clinics will be geared…

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Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park
Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting TWO Different Soccer Skills Programs during the Winter Season! The 1st is our LIL STINGERZ Program & the 2nd is our New STING UNIVERSITY Program! Registration for BOTH programs are NOW OPEN! ****LIL STINGERZ…

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Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC

Posted on November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC
Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC

Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC The House Looks To Continue To Climb The Table And Extend Their Win Streak At Home Chicago House AC is back at SeatGeek Stadium for another Saturday home match. Their opponent this weekend will be Stumptown AC which the House defeated back on August…

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Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal
Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal The Chicago Red Stars, behind a second-half goal thanks to link up play between Sarah Woldmoe and Mal Pugh, defeated Gotham FC 1-0 and advanced to the NWSL Semifinal next week vs Portland. KEY MOMENTS 55’ – A flurry of Gotham attacks came down…

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Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6
Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

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Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC
Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC The House Is Unable To Convert On Multiple Chances As They Get Shut Out At Finley Stadium Chicago House AC (5-2-8, 17pts) was not able to extend their goal-scoring streak in their final road match at Chattanooga FC…

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Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home
Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home Pro Men’s Outdoor Soccer Returns to Bridgeview’s 20,000 Seat Soccer Stadium The new Chicago NISA professional soccer team announced it will play its home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois beginning late this summer when the National Independent Soccer Association’s 2021-22 season begins. Chicago NISA President/CEO Peter…

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Chicago Fire soccer makes changes

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire soccer makes changes
Chicago Fire soccer makes changes

Chicago Fire soccer makes changes Chicago Fire soccer made several announcements involving players recently. Here is an updated on what they are: The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that the Club has loaned midfielder Mo Adams to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC. The Fire retains the right to recall Adams at any point…

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Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium SeatGeek to take over naming rights for Toyota Park upon completion of 2018 Chicago Fire season BRIDGEVIEW, IL and NEW YORK, NY (April 19, 2018) — SeatGeek and the Village of Bridgeview today announced a partnership for the naming rights to SeatGeek Stadium, the venue currently known as Toyota…

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Cicero dedicates soccer field in honor of local coach

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero dedicates soccer field in honor of local coach
Cicero dedicates soccer field in honor of local coach

Cicero dedicates soccer field in honor of local coach The Town of Cicero was proud to commemorate a Heritage Sign to recognize the contributions of soccer coach Laureano Robles at 19th and Laramie at the Soccer Park. Robles spent more than 25 years training young people in soccer and sports. The dedication was held on…

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