Fire launch 2010 season ticket deposits

The Chicago Fire have announced the kickoff of a new 2010 season ticket deposit program that will also allow fans to lock in remaining 2009 ticket packages at current season ticket prices plus receive free tickets to the upcoming August 19th game against the LA Galaxy at TOYOTA PARK. By putting down a $100 non-refundable deposit per seat for Full Season or 10 Game plans, fans will receive an equal number of free seats to the LA Galaxy game.


Those who make 2010 season ticket deposits will also be eligible for several other offers for 2009, including:


• Each deposit is an entry into a contest for an MLS Cup trip for two (2) to the 2009 MLS Cup (Phase 1 & 2)
• Eligible for all benefits that 2009 Season Ticket Holders receive
• Priority to book season ticket location as soon as seats are available and invitation to select-a-seat in early October
• Interest free payment program (last payment due 4/1/10)
• Playoff ticket purchase priority
• Special reduced rate on 2009 package
• Ability to purchase a 2009 package and pay the season ticket holder price for this year's package


For more information on how to purchase these packages, please visit the club's official website, www.chicago-fire.com, or call 888-MLS-Fire.


ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER
Chicago Fire Soccer was founded on October 8, 1997 as a Major League Soccer expansion team. The Fire won the MLS Cup in its inaugural season in 1998 and was crowned the champion of U.S. Soccer's national tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006. In June 2006, the Fire moved into its world-class home of TOYOTA PARK, located in Bridgeview, IL.


ABOUT TOYOTA PARK
Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago and minutes from Midway airport off of I-55 on Harlem Avenue, TOYOTA PARK is the Midwest's preeminent outdoor live entertainment and sporting facility. Opened in 2006, TOYOTA PARK not only serves as the home of the Chicago Fire, but also hosts a variety of sporting events, special events and concerts by national and international artists. In 2009, artists ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Phish will perform live at TOYOTA PARK.