More than the dismal results or the sub-par roster, the big story of the Chicago Fire’s 2018 season was the front office’s continued, inexplicable conflict with Sector Latino and Section 8. That fight is set to continue into 2019— and possibly beyond.
The Athletic (paywall) reported today that a federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of one member of Sector Latino related to his, and the group’s, ban. The member, identified in the article as Abraham Calderon, has named several Fire front office officials, including club president and general manager Nelson Rodriguez; Monterrey Security employees; and others as defendants in a complaint that alleges assault and discrimination.