Chicago Soccer Tumblr To Follow
I’ll be contributing to a new Tumblr based around the history and culture of soccer in Chicago, Peel1909 (named after a founding father of the sport here in the Windy City).
Obviously there’ll be a lot about the Fire on it, but the city’s past pro teams will be featured regularly too. Give the Tumblr a follow and a reblog if you’re interested.
AS Roma and Zaglebie Lubin bring soccer back to Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22nd 2012, for the first time since 1984. And for some reason, the powers-that-be seem to think putting the two teams supporter sections right next to each other is a great idea…
The fourth episode of the monthly Pitch Invasion podcast features interviews with Sporting Kansas City CEO Robb Heineman and Section 8 Chicago ISA Chairman Joel Piktel.
Spectators at a soccer game in Chicago, 1905.
Source: Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago History Museum
Peter J. Peel, wearing some cricket-style shin guards at a soccer field in Chicago, 1905. Peel was an important figure in Illinois and indeed American soccer history. An immigrant from Ireland, Peel founded the Illinois State Soccer Association (ISSA) and was later a president of the United States Football Association. He helped found a knockout cup in 1909, still running today (now the Illinois state cup), that preceded the foundation of the US Open Cup in 1914. The competition was known as the Peel Cup until 1971, when the trophy was lost (never yet recovered), replaced by the Governor’s Cup.
Source: Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago History Museum
New scarf by Section 8 Chicago, the Independent Supporters Association for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club. Inspired, of course, by this, and a longstanding banner in Section 8.
A soccer game in Chicago, 1905.
Source: Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago History Museum
Chicago Fire Soccer Club billboard at Kinzie and Ashland, Chicago, with the Sears Willis Tower in the background.
Soccer House, Chicago, home of the United States Soccer Federation.
The enormous Kimball Mansion at 1801 S Prairie Ave, c.1945. It still stands, directly across the street from the Glessner House. It’s now the headquarters of the US Soccer Federation.
Chicago Fire 2 poles, displayed in Section 8. Fire fans are holding an open 2 pole workshop in Chicago this Sunday to prepare for the 2012 season.
theselfproclaimedultimatenerd:
Christ; Chicago Fire’s Section 8 is insane. Umbrella tifo? Brilliant.
“Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire” chants aside, I’ve got to respect some of the stuff those guys do. I mean, check this out:
Mad props, Chicago. Mad props.
The new Chicago Fire jersey. From the Chicago Fire site on the details:
Chicago Fire Primary Jersey -
The evolution of club’s primary kit. The 2012 version brings more blue into the kit than previous editions. For the first time the traditional contrast panel across the chest is in Fire Blue. It extends across the sides and into the sleeves allowing for the ClimaCool mesh to be placed for ventilation and moisture management. Formotion technology cut lines allow the wearer freedom to move without the jersey being constricting. A traditional collar returns to the kit for the first time since the club’s 1998-99 seasons.
The open neck placket incorporates the traditional white that has been part of the Fire home kit since their inception in 1998. White adidas 3-Stripes, adidas corporate logo, back collar and on the sleeves continue the use of white on the primary kit.
The Chicago Fire team crest is heat applied to reduce weight and ensure player comfort with no seam lines to sew down the crest. The holographic MLS Championship star is above the team crest representing the club’s 1998 MLS Cup championship.
The side panels below the blue inset panel have the diamond plate emboss with a Fire screen print at the lower right hem. The back neck tape also has the Diamond plate pattern with the Chicago Fire logo. adidas authentic holographic transfer at the right hem and Formotion call out at the left hem.
The mesh ClimaCool panel just below the collar on the back of the jersey incorporates the 3 key tennants of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club: Tradition. Honor. Passion. Each separated by one of the six-pointed stars of the Flag of Chicago.
Chicago Fire Secondary Jersey -
Inspired by the Flag of Chicago, the Secondary kit is blue with horizontal lines that are created by using the stripes and four stars from the civic flag representing Fort Dearborn, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933. The two stripes surrounding the four stars are created using a special ink to be raised with the red stars and light blue bar flat on the jersey. The back neck tape follows the Flag of Chicago by using the two light blue stripes and the four six-pointed stars in red.
The traditional red V-neck collar and neck insets remind teams they are playing the Chicago Fire. ClimaCool technology for heat and moisture management has been designed into the jersey. Formotion technology cut lines allow the wearer freedom to move without the jersey being constricting. Traditional white is incorporated into the Secondary kit as well with white adidas 3-Stripes and adidas corporate logo. Light blue contrast stitching highlights the front panel and sleeves of this jersey.
The mesh ClimaCool panel on the back of the jersey also incorporates the three key tennants of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club: Tradition. Honor. Passion. Each separated by one of the six-pointed stars of the Flag of Chicago.
MLS patch on the right sleeve and the United States flag on the left sleeve. adidas authentic holographic transfer at the right hem and Formotion call out at the left hem. The contrast hem panel also includes the official MLS Official Licensed Product transfer at the back.
The new Chicago Fire jersey and sponsor unveil. Like the use of the Chicago Fire mural in the Pilsen neighborhood!
The release of The Very Best of Pitch Invasion will be celebrated in style in Chicago. Come on out, RSVP here and you’ll get some free PI swag at the party.
