Like a great soccer match, the art installations new at Toyota Park’s Valspar Fire Pit this season may require a second or third viewing to be fully appreciated.
A pair of ornate and brightly colored wall murals, inspired by the proud history of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club as well as the beautiful game itself, now adorn the east- and west-facing walls at the south end of the pitch. Each mural stands 14 feet tall and 27 feet in length.
They’re the intricate creations of muralist and original club season ticket holder Tony Passero, depicting “Offense” and “Defense,” respectively.