Vote Red-Party For the 18th Annual Chicago Sports Fans Choice Awards
Only four days remain to vote for your favorite Fire players as they compete against the Windy City's other top athletes for the 18th Annual Chicago Sports Fans Choice Awards, presented by Sports Profiles Plus. This year's event will be held Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Westin Hotel, located at 909 N. Michigan Ave., in Chicago. Fans can click here to vote for forward Nate Jaqua or midfielder Justin Mapp as Chicago's Most Valuable Player and rookie sensation Chris Rolfe for Chicago's Rising Star. In addition to those honors, Sports Profiles Plus will also recognize "Fire Original" Jesse Marsch as the Fire's Humanitarian of the Year. Voting for this year's awards ends this Friday, Nov. 25.
Don't Miss Out at Bridgeview - Get Your "Home Opener Holiday Pack" Today!
When the Fire steps onto the lush new field in its state-of-the-art stadium in Bridgeview next season, don't expect there to be an empty seat in the house. To guarantee your spot at next spring's historic first game at Bridgeview Stadium - and to keep you warm during the off-season - the Fire is now offering two "Home Opener Holiday Pack" packages just in time for the holiday season. For a limited time, the Fire is offering a $200 package that includes four Premier level tickets for opening day and two Firehouse vouchers to be used for regular season Fire games, along with a Fleece Pack that includes a set of red fleece gloves, scarf, and an ear band that displays the Chicago Fire logo. The club is also offering a $160 package that includes four Corner Kick level tickets for opening day and two Firehouse vouchers to be used for regular season home games along with the Fleece Pack. As a bonus, the first 200 fans to order either package will receive a complimentary red fleece Chicago Fire blanket, perfect for bundling up for the upcoming winter chill - or next year's late-season games! For more information regarding the "Home Opener Holiday Pack," or any other ticket packages available for the 2006 season at Bridgeview Stadium, please call 1-888-MLS-FIRE or visit www.Chicago-Fire.com.
Fire Continues With Bridgeview Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive
The Chicago Fire and other Chicago Southland area businesses are working to benefit the less fortunate living in Bridgeview this Holiday season by accepting food and toy donations for the Bridgeview Chamber of Commerce's 16th Annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive. Collection boxes are located at the new Chicago Fire Bridgeview satellite office, located at 7773 S. Harlem Avenue, inside the Bridgeview Court Shopping Center on the corner of Harlem Avenue and 79th Street. In addition to the office located in Bridgeview, a second collection box site is located inside the Fire's main office at 980 N. Michigan Avenue, in downtown Chicago. For those who are interested in donating, please note that food donations must be in canned or non-perishable form and toys must be unopened and suitable for children ranging from infant age to 15 years old. All food and toy items are requested to be in original factory packaging to ensure safety. Both the Fire's main office and satellite office will be accepting all items from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, through the end of the drive on Tuesday, Dec. 13. A reminder, the Chicago Fire offices will be closed all-day on Nov. 24 and 25 due to the Holiday season break.
Right or Wrong, Reiter Sits for Slovakia in Playoff Loss to Spain
After Fire forward Lubos Reiter failed to make Slovakia's line-up for its World Cup qualifying playoff 5-1 loss against Spain at Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium on Nov. 12, it looked like the native of Stopkov would be in prime position to make an appearance four days later. However, the 30-year-old Reiter, who played an active role as Slovakia's "super-sub" during most of its 2006 World Cup Qualifying run, was once again denied action as he sat through Slovakia's 1-1 draw against Spain in the second leg of their playoff series last Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Tehelne Pole Stadium in Bratislava. The result closed the door on Slovakia's run towards a spot in Germany 2006, as the hosts needed at least a four-goal victory against the Spaniards to qualify for its first-ever appearance in the World Cup Finals. Reiter remains on nine goals in his 28 career appearances with his native Slovakia.
Season Tickets for Inaugural Season at Bridgeview Stadium on Sale
The Fire has kicked off its public on-sale for 2006 Season Tickets at Bridgeview Stadium, giving fans the opportunity to choose their seats for the club's inaugural season at the new, world-class facility, located on the corner of 71st Street and Harlem in Bridgeview. Fans can pick out their seats by checking out the Bridgeview seating chart in the Ticket section at www.Chicago-Fire.com. For more information on the public on-sale and the Bridgeview Stadium project, please call 1-888-MLS-FIRE or visit www.Chicago-Fire.com.
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