Chicago Fire FC Announces Commemorative 4th of July Jersey Auction

CHICAGO (July 1, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC today announced the launch of the July 4 Commemorative Jersey Auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation’s PLAYS (Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth, Soccer) program, presented by Meridian. The jerseys feature specially designed, limited-edition numbers on the back of the jersey in honor of Independence Day. They will be worn by Fire players during the July 3 game against the Philadelphia Union and autographed after the game. The auction opened Monday morning at 12:00 p.m. CT and will close at the end of halftime of the July 3 game.

Paying homage to the colors that symbolize America’s heritage, the Fire will wear their signature red jerseys with a starburst motif reflecting the red, white and blue color combination in the name and numbering to celebrate the holiday. The commemorative jerseys were designed to reflect the patriotic spirit while seamlessly blending the design with the Chicago Fire’s iconic Return to Red look for the country’s 248th birthday.

All proceeds from the July 4 commemorative jersey auction will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation to support the organization’s ongoing work in the Chicagoland community and will be used to support the Foundation’s PLAYS program, presented by Meridian. The Chicago Fire Foundation’s PLAYS program is committed to improving the academic performance and development of key social and emotional (SEL) skills of elementary school students through a sports-based program that serves more than 1,200 youth each year. The PLAYS program not only teaches football skills, but also explicitly teaches SEL (social and emotional learning) traits and values ​​such as emotional control, goal setting and achievement, cooperation and respect, communication and teamwork.

The July 4th Commemorative Jersey Auction, which officially kicks off today and runs through halftime of the July 3 game, will feature jerseys from all first-team players. Fans can visit jersey.givesmart.com or text “jersey” to 76278 to place a bid or visit the Chicago Fire Foundation table located in Section 138 near the Midway Club during the July 3 game, where Foundation staff will be on hand to assist with placing bids. All payments will be processed through an online system and will be accepted onsite. Winning bidders who are in attendance at the game will have the opportunity to have their jersey signed in person by the corresponding player following the game. Winning bidders who are unable to attend the game will receive their autographed jersey by mail. For more information on the July 4th Commemorative Jersey Auction, please click here.

The Fire will return to the waterfront on July 3 as the club hosts the Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field at 7:30 p.m. CT. Following the game, fans will enjoy a fireworks display as part of the club’s Fourth of July celebration. The game will be broadcast worldwide on Apple TV, streamed in English at wlsam.com and broadcast locally in Spanish on WRTO 1200 AM.