This page will be regularly updated with news and resources related to the ongoing response to COVID-19 by Chicago Fire FC and its affiliated organizations.

Club Advisories

  • On Thursday, March 12, Major League Soccer announced a suspension of match play for 30 days, as the league continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 with its medical task force and public health officials.
     
  • Single-match, multi-game and group ticket sales for the 2020 season are currently on hold. At the appropriate time, the league and clubs will communicate plans for the continuation of the 2020 season and update the status of league events.
     
  • Fans with questions related to ticket sales or the 2020 season at Soldier Field are asked to submit them via email to tickets@chicagofirefc.com.
     
  • Chicago Fire Juniors has suspended all club activities. If you have further questions, please email firejuniors@chicagofirefc.com.
     
  • The CIBC Fire Pitch and Heineken Pub97 are taking necessary precautions in response to COVID-19. Due to the high capacity of this facility as an event space, the venue will be closed until further notice. If you have specific questions, please email info@fire-pitch.com. 
     
  • For up-to-date information regarding all Football In The Community programs (including Little Sparks, Camps and Community Ambassador), please email fitc@chicagofirefc.com.

League Advisories

 

Latest News

Sunday, March 15
3:30 PM CT

Major League Soccer extends training moratorium

Major League Soccer has extended the team training moratorium through, and including, Friday, March 20th. During this time, MLS players are expected to remain in each club’s respective market, and have been advised to exercise safe social distancing measures. 
 
MLS is working with public health authorities, in collaboration with the MLS clubs, the MLS Players Association, and in consultation with the other North American professional sports leagues to finalize a protocol that would permit players to access training facilities for rehab or individual training under safe conditions during the team training moratorium. 
 
MLS remains in close contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on this continually evolving situation and will provide further updates as they become available.
 

Saturday, March 14
5:00 PM CT

MLS institutes team training moratorium through March 15

MLS instituted a team training moratorium for all of its clubs beginning on Friday, March 13 and running through Sunday, March 15 as the league continues to review training protocols to ensure a safe environment for players and staff in the wake of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The training moratorium applies to first-team trainings, reserve teams and academies.

During the training moratorium, MLS players are expected to remain in each club’s respective market and they are permitted to work out independently should they voluntarily choose to do so.

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Thursday, March 12
12:30 PM CT

Chicago Fire FC Statement on MLS Season Suspension

Major League Soccer has suspended match play for 30 days, effective immediately, as the league continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 with its medical task force and public health officials. This decision includes the Fire’s homecoming match at Soldier Field on March 21.

All tickets already purchased for March 21 will be honored for the rescheduled date. The Fire will work with ticket holders on appropriate credits or refunds for this and any other games that may be affected and an email will be sent to all season ticket holders from their Account Representative.

“We all share in the health and well-being of our community,” said Fire President Nelson Rodríguez. “We will continue regular dialogue with all city, state, national and league authorities on issues relating to COVID-19 and will provide fans and partners updates accordingly.”
 

MLS Suspends 2020 Season for 30 Days Due to Coronavirus
11:30 AM CT

Major League Soccer has suspended all games, effective immediately, for 30 days, the league announced Thursday as it continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus).

Read the full statement:

Major League Soccer has suspended match play for 30 days, effective immediately, as the league continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 with its medical task force and public health officials.

At the appropriate time, the league and clubs will communicate plans for the continuation of the 2020 season and update the status of league events.

“Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season – based on the advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and other public health authorities, and in the best interest of our fans, players, officials and employees,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We’d like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time.”

The MLS announcement comes in the wake of the NBA suspending its season on Wednesday night. Prior to the suspension of the MLS season, two MLS matches scheduled for March 21 had already been postponed in Seattle and San Jose as measures are taken to contain COVID-19, which to date has seen over 1,000 confirmed cases in the U.S.

Earlier this week, eMLS Cup, which was scheduled to take place on March 21 in Austin, was postponed following the cancelation of South by Southwest.

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Decrease Coronavirus Risk

The health and safety of League and club employees, players and fans is of utmost importance to Major League Soccer. We have created a League Office Task Force that is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health Canada (HC), infectious disease specialists and other public health entities to receive the most updated information and guidance.

Six easy steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus

There are currently no medications to prevent or treat coronavirus, but you can limit your exposure and prevent the spread of germs:

  1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitize. cdc.gov/handwashing
  2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  3. Cover your mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  4. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  6. Stay home when you are sick.

COVID-19 information

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