Chicago Fire FC’s Play Proud initiatives are an inclusive, physically, and psychologically safe space, created for LGBTQIA+ people, friends, and allies to compete and build community. Whether you are a soccer enthusiast or never kicked a ball, these programs are a place where everyone can be their authentic selves and enjoy the beautiful game.
ABOUT CFRS PLAY PROUD INITIATIVES
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Chicago Fire FC partnered with Common Goal to launch our Play Proud initiatives: Play Proud League and Play Proud Cup
- 80% of adults have witnessed homophobia in sport
- 78% of people believe that an openly gay person wouldn’t be a safe spectator in sport
- The most common place for LGBTQIA+ discrimination is a stadium
- 81% of gay men and 74% of lesbians stay completely in the closet when playing sport
- 95% of athletes said their teammates’ responses to them coming out were “neutral” to “perfect”
Learn more about the challenges LGBTQIA+ people face and see the full Outsports report here.
PLAY PROUD LEAGUE
Fall 2025 Registration Now Live!
REGISTER | FORMAT | DAY(S) | DATES | LOCATION | TIMES | COMPETITION LEVEL | FEE |
8v8 Open | Aug 27-Oct 22 | 9 Weeks | Fire Pitch | 7:30PM- 11:30PM | Recreational/Intermediate | $1,585 |
CHICAGO FIRE FC & COMMON GOAL
In 2021, Chicago Fire FC became a founding partner of Common Goal’s Anti-Racist project, to address the structural and systematic problems that make football inaccessible and unwelcoming to marginalized communities. In 2022, the Club expanded its relationship with Common Goal to launch the Play Proud initiative – Common Goal’s grassroots-driven program that works with stakeholders at all levels of the game across the soccer industry to make our cities and stadiums a safer space for the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, and friends.
Learn more about Common Goal and join the movement here.
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