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Chicago Fire FC Announces Magellan Corporation as Official Jersey Sleeve Sponsor

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CHICAGO (May 3, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC and Magellan Corporation, a leading independent distributor of specialty steels, today announced an expanded multiyear agreement that will unveil Magellan as the Club’s Official Jersey Sleeve Sponsor. As part of the expanded agreement, Magellan branding will be featured on the sleeve of the First Team home and away jerseys and will appear across the back of player training tops. In addition, Magellan will be named the presenting partner of the Club’s major fundraising initiatives benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation.

To celebrate the announcement of the Club’s new jersey sleeve sponsor, Magellan and the Chicago Fire will be giving away four field side seats to tomorrow night’s match against the New England Revolution. For a chance to win this incredible experience, Fans must like, retweet, or comment on the announcement post across Chicago Fire social channels. Field Side Seats, presented by Magellan, are one of the Fire’s most premium seating options at Soldier Field. For more information and to secure your field side seats, please visit chicagofirefc.com/tickets.

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As part of the expanded multiyear agreement, Magellan has also been named as presenting partner of the Club’s annual White Party – a stylish event with all proceeds benefitting the Chicago Fire Foundation – along with presenting sponsor of the Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle, held online and in-stadium as part of every Chicago Fire home match.

Magellan was previously announced as an Official Partner of Chicago Fire FC, including being named as the presenting sponsor of the Chicago Fire Foundation’s Annual Season Kick-Off Luncheon, and supporting partner of Foundation’s P.L.A.Y.S. (Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth, Soccer) Program.

Chicago Fire FC’s 7th annual White Party, presented by Magellan, will be held on Thursday, June 20 from 7:30 p.m. at Morgan Manufacturing. This 21+ event includes a premium open bar, food from Chicago’s hottest restaurants, music, dancing, and a gift bag for each guest to top off the night. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire. To purchase tickets and for more information, please click HERE.

The Fire will officially unveil the new Magellan jersey sleeve patches during their match tomorrow as the Club hosts the New England Revolution at Soldier Field at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets are available starting at $29 and can be purchased HERE via Ticketmaster.com or by calling 888-MLS-FIRE. The match will be broadcast globally on Apple TV, streamed in English on wlsam.com, and transmitted locally in Spanish on WRTO 1200 AM. 

For additional information on Chicago Fire FC, including information on the 2024 MLS Season, please visit: chicagofirefc.com. For regular Club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on Twitter (@chicagofire and @vamosfire using hashtags #CF97 and #VamosFire), Instagram (@chicagofire), TikTok (@chicagofire), and Facebook at facebook.com/chicagofire/.  

Magellan Corporation
Magellan Corporation sources, sells and distributes specialty steels and other metallurgical products from the United States and around the world. For nearly four decades, it has been recognized as an industry leader, delivering superior supply chain knowledge, technical expertise, and tailored business solutions to customers. In an uncertain market, Magellan provides consistency and value for stakeholders. An exemplary corporate citizen, Magellan’s logo is recognized by Chicagoans and beyond thanks to their prolific support of sports teams, music venues and cultural initiatives. Additionally, Magellan partners with dozens of nonprofit groups addressing critical societal needs throughout the Chicagoland area. For more information, please visit www.e-magellan.com