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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…
Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs When the Chicago Fire was playing phenomenal soccer games in the Southwest suburb of Bridgeview at SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park), the Chicago media pretty much ignored the team. Now that the soccer team has relocated to Soldier Field, the Chicago media covers and promotes…
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Fire’s farewell saddens fans Soccer team leaving Bridgeview for Soldier Field By Steve Metsch The likely final game in Bridgeview for the Chicago Fire soccer team had fans feeling bittersweet. They were happy to attend Sunday’s game. They were looking forward to what the future may hold. And, many were feeling sad. Juan Hernandez, 41,…
Ageless wonders keep rolling Stones deliver dazzling concert at Soldier Field By Steve Metsch From the opening strains of “Street Fighting Man” to the last chords of “Satisfaction,” The Rolling Stones delivered an amazing night of music filled with hit songs, a couple surprises and a ringing endorsement for Mick Jagger’s heart surgeon. Friday night…
Will wonders never cease? Bears favored over Packers for the first time since 2008 By Steve Metsch Yes, folks, you read that correctly. The Bears, as of this morning, are 3-point favorites over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. That’s the first time since December 2008. The Bears were giving four points that Monday night…