Chicago Fire FC

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Chicago Fire FC is a professional soccer club based in Chicago, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The club was founded on October 8, 1997, to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Chicago Fire FC is recognized as a key player in the development of soccer in the United States.

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Biography

Formation

Chicago Fire Football Club was established on October 8, 1997, coinciding with the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Originally named Chicago Fire Soccer Club, the team quickly became a prominent fixture in American soccer, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The club's home games are played at Soldier Field, a historic venue they share with the NFL's Chicago Bears.

History and Evolution

The Fire initially played at Soldier Field until 2006, after which they moved to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, a venue built specifically for the club. In 2019, under new ownership by Joe Mansueto, the Fire returned to Soldier Field, marking a significant shift in their operational strategy. Throughout their history, the Fire have been known for their competitive spirit, particularly in the U.S. Open Cup, where they have claimed championships in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006.

Notable Players and Legacy

The club has seen many notable players don its jersey, including U.S. internationals like Chris Armas, Carlos Bocanegra, and DaMarcus Beasley, as well as international stars such as Bastian Schweinsteiger and Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Fire's commitment to both domestic and international talent has solidified their reputation in the soccer community, making them one of the most recognized clubs in the United States.

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Career & Clubs

History

Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club was founded as Chicago Fire Soccer Club on October 8, 1997. The club is named after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871; the official founding date of the team was the 126th anniversary of that event. The owner and chairman of the Fire is Joe Mansueto, who purchased the club in 2019. The club president is Ishwara Glassman-Chrein; Georg Heitz was appointed sporting director in December 2019; The Fire were originally based at Soldier Field from 1997 to 2006. From 2006 to 2019, the club played at SeatGeek Stadium, a stadium originally built for the club, at 71st and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. In 2019, with the change of ownership to Joe Mansueto, the Fire returned to Soldier Field for the 2020 MLS season. The Fire are currently one of the most successful clubs in the U.S. Open Cup, winning championships in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006. Many notable players have worn the Fire shirt, including U.S. internationals Chris Armas, Carlos Bocanegra, Frank Klopas, DaMarcus Beasley, Brian McBride, Tony Sanneh, Cory Gibbs, Ante Razov, Josh Wolff, Eric Wynalda and Jon Busch. Some of the club's other notable American professional players include C.J. Brown, Jesse Marsch, Chris Rolfe, and Zach Thornton. The Fire also have a reputation for importing international talent, from established veterans like Bastian Schweinsteiger, Pável Pardo, Piotr Nowak, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Tomasz Frankowski, Luboš Kubík, Hristo Stoichkov and Jorge Campos; in addition to…

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League: Major League Soccer

Legacy

Team awards

As of December 6, 2025

Golden Boot is the team leader in goals (regular season games only). * Indicates a season where two players tied for the Golden Boot award.

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