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MLS WORKS, Chicago Fire, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Southern New Hampshire University to Unveil New Soccer Mini-Pitches at Gage Park

7/31/2017

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Dedication of state-of-the-art mini-pitches culminates All-Star Community Day and Youth Soccer activities presented by AdvoCare.
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As part of the 2017 MLS All-Star week, MLS WORKS – Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative – and the Chicago Fire will host an All-Star Community Day at Gage Park.  MLS All-Stars will join MLS WORKS, the Chicago Fire, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in unveiling two new mini-pitches.  The mini-pitches will provide a safe and accessible place to play, while supporting local youth programming, including the Chicago Fire’s P.L.A.Y.S. Program. Additionally, SNHU will award a full college scholarship to a deserving member of the local community as part of the dedication ceremony.  

​.  Media are encouraged to attend youth soccer activities and the unveiling of the mini-pitches for content and interviews; exclusive availability with select MLS All-StarsandMLS Commissioner Don Garber available following the dedication ceremony.
 
The MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day will be open to the public from 12:00 – 4:00 PM CT.  Facilitated by Chicago Fire Youth Coaches, community members will have an opportunity to participate in youth soccer activities presented by AdvoCare.  A free play zone with a soccer skills challenge, inflatables, games, music, food and more will be open to the public. 
 
Following the official dedication, the championship match from the MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day Youth Tournament, presented by AdvoCare, with teams comprised of Chicago Fire Juniors players, will be played on the new pitch.  MLS All-Stars will serve as celebrity coaches, and will be available for autographs and photos with event participants.
 
WHO: The ceremony will include short remarks from:
  • Don Garber, Commissioner, Major League Soccer
  • Nelson Rodriguez, General Manager, Chicago Fire
  • Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO, U.S. Soccer Foundation
  • Scott Durand, Vice President & Executive Director, Workforce Partnerships, Southern New Hampshire University
  • Kevin Navarro, First Deputy Superintendent, Chicago Police Department
  • Michael P. Kelly, CEO & Superintendent, Chicago Park District                                                                
Special guests scheduled to appear include:
  • MLS All-Stars
  • MLS Executives
  • Andrew Hauptman, Owner and Chairman, Chicago Fire Soccer Club & Chairman, Andell Inc.
  • Hector Lozano, Sports Director, Univision Chicago - emcee
 
VISUALS:  Local Chicago boys and girls taking ceremonial first kick with players and executives. The championship match from the MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day Youth Tournament, presented by AdvoCare will be played on the new pitch.  MLS All-Stars will serve as celebrity coaches.
 
WHEN: Monday, July 31, 2017│3:00 pm – 4:00pm CT
  
WHERE: Gage Park (street parking available)
2411 W. 55th St.
Chicago, IL 60609 As part of the 2017 MLS All-Star week, MLS WORKS – Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative – and the Chicago Fire will host an All-Star Community Day at Gage Park.  MLS All-Stars will join MLS WORKS, the Chicago Fire, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in unveiling two new mini-pitches.  The mini-pitches will provide a safe and accessible place to play, while supporting local youth programming, including the Chicago Fire’s P.L.A.Y.S. Program. Additionally, SNHU will award a full college scholarship to a deserving member of the local community as part of the dedication ceremony.  Media are encouraged to attend youth soccer activities and the unveiling of the mini-pitches for content and interviews; exclusive availability with select MLS All-StarsandMLS Commissioner Don Garber available following the dedication ceremony.
 
The MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day will be open to the public from 12:00 – 4:00 PM CT.  Facilitated by Chicago Fire Youth Coaches, community members will have an opportunity to participate in youth soccer activities presented by AdvoCare.  A free play zone with a soccer skills challenge, inflatables, games, music, food and more will be open to the public. 
 
Following the official dedication, the championship match from the MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day Youth Tournament, presented by AdvoCare, with teams comprised of Chicago Fire Juniors players, will be played on the new pitch.  MLS All-Stars will serve as celebrity coaches, and will be available for autographs and photos with event participants.
 
WHO: The ceremony will include short remarks from:
  • Don Garber, Commissioner, Major League Soccer
  • Nelson Rodriguez, General Manager, Chicago Fire
  • Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO, U.S. Soccer Foundation
  • Scott Durand, Vice President & Executive Director, Workforce Partnerships, Southern New Hampshire University
  • Kevin Navarro, First Deputy Superintendent, Chicago Police Department
  • Michael P. Kelly, CEO & Superintendent, Chicago Park District                                                                
Special guests scheduled to appear include:
  • MLS All-Stars
  • MLS Executives
  • Andrew Hauptman, Owner and Chairman, Chicago Fire Soccer Club & Chairman, Andell Inc.
  • Hector Lozano, Sports Director, Univision Chicago - emcee
 
VISUALS:  Local Chicago boys and girls taking ceremonial first kick with players and executives. The championship match from the MLS WORKS/Chicago Fire All-Star Community Day Youth Tournament, presented by AdvoCare will be played on the new pitch.  MLS All-Stars will serve as celebrity coaches.
 
WHEN: Monday, July 31, 2017│3:00 pm – 4:00pm CT
  
WHERE: Gage Park (street parking available)
2411 W. 55th St.
Chicago, IL 60609
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