BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (July 9, 2019) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and the Village of Bridgeview have agreed to an amended stadium lease that includes a significant contribution from the Fire toward the development of a multi-sport recreation and entertainment center in Bridgeview and higher annual lease payments to the Village. The deal also allows the Chicago Fire to play future home games and conduct team operations in other Chicagoland sports venues.
As the dramatic growth of soccer in Chicago and the nation continues, this new agreement allows Bridgeview and the Chicago Fire to better serve both fans and players of all levels.