As Playoff Race Heats Up, Club to Cover Application Fees for First 2,000 Supporters
CHICAGO (Sept. 30, 2025) – All aboard, fans! Chicago Fire FC is teaming up with the Illinois Secretary of State to bring official Chicago Fire FC license plates to the roads of Illinois – and they’re covering the $25 application fee for the first 2,000 Illinois drivers who sign up.
This initiative comes as the Fire – currently sitting 9th in the Eastern Conference with 48 points – continue their push in the MLS playoff race and as excitement builds across the city. Whether they’re cheering from Soldier Field, watching from sports bars, supporting from their couches, or now even driving down the highway, Chicago Fire wants its fans to show their support.
“This is more than a license plate – it’s a badge of pride,” said Dan Moriarty, Chief Marketing Officer for Chicago Fire FC. “We’re excited to give our fans a new way to represent the Fire and show their love for the Club wherever they drive – whether to a match or the grocery store.”
Illinois residents with valid driver’s licenses can apply now by filling out a short form at https://chicagofirefc.jotform.com/251677308891973. No payment is required at this stage. Applicants will then receive instructions from the state on how to complete their purchase.
With three regular season matches remaining, the Fire faces a critical run of games including the home finale against Toronto FC (Oct. 4) and road tests at Inter Miami (Sept. 30) and New England Revolution (Oct. 18). To see the action in person, tickets for Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Zayed Law Offices, are available at chicagofirefc.com.
For additional information on Chicago Fire FC, including information on the 2025 MLS Season, please visit: chicagofirefc.com. For regular Club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on Twitter (@chicagofireusing hashtags #CF97 and #VamosFire), Instagram (@chicagofire), TikTok (@chicagofire), and Facebook at facebook.com/chicagofire/.
Disclaimer:
Submitting the form does not guarantee a Chicago Fire FC license plate. Once 2,000 applications have been collected, the State of Illinois will begin the production process. At that point, you will receive a notice at the address provided with instructions on how to complete the purchase. This application does not require payment now and does not obligate you to purchase a plate later if you change your mind.
About Chicago Fire FC
The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. Chicago Fire FC’s affiliate team, Chicago Fire II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academy programs, through to MLS. The Chicago Fire Academy currently features five teams ranging from U-13 to U-18. The Club’s charitable arm, the Chicago Fire Foundation, was recognized as ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland, providing over $10 million back to the community. The Fire train at the Endeavor Health Performance Center, a $100M state-of-the art-facility and play their home matches at historic Soldier Field. For more information, visit chicagofirefc.com.
