FIRE WIRE | History Made at Soldier Field with Outrageous Comeback Goal

Plus, join us on April 6 for Chicago Sports Night ⚽🏈🏀⚾ [UPDATE ALT TEXT]( CHICAGO FIRE FC MARCH NEWSLETTER [Chicago Stunner]( Saturday afternoon the Chicago Fire faced off against CF Montréal ending in a 4-3 victory after a two goal deficit in the opening 12 minutes. This is the first time since 2009 that the Fire has won after being two goals down. Adding to the exciting comeback, new addition Kellyn Acosta scored the game-winning goal with an [epic shot from midfield]( in the 99th minute. The Fire are now the first team in MLS history to score both a game-tying and game-winning goal in the 95th minute or later. The goal was assisted by Chris Brady, setting the record for the latest game-winning assist by a goalkeeper. [UPDATE ALT TEXT]( [Chicago Fire Sports Day]( Want to get in on the excitement? Join us at Soldier Field on April 6 for Chicago Sports Night. With tickets starting at just $29, come enjoy special appearances from some of your favorite Chicago Sports legends such as Ron Kittle, Scott Darling, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue. There will also be a pre-match meet and great and the first 5,000 fans to arrive will receive a fire-themed baseball jersey! [GET TICKETS]( [Team of the Matchday ]( Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 5 following his performance in Saturday afternoon’s 4-3 win against CF Montréal, which included the game-winning goal in the 99th minute at Soldier Field. [Carvana]( FIRST TEAM ROSTER MOVES [Image - Chris Brady ]( CALLED UP Chris Brady Homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady was added to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team roster for its March training camp. Brady will replace Gaga Slonina due to injury. [LEARN MORE]( [image - Xherdan Shaqiri]( CALLED UP Xherdan Shaqiri Midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has been called to the Switzerland National Team for two international friendly matches in March. The four-time World Cup veteran will join the Swiss Men’s Nati as the team takes on Denmark on Saturday, March 23 and Ireland on Tuesday, March 26. [LEARN MORE]( [Are You Really Winning?] SPONSORED CONTENT ARE YOU REALLY WINNING? March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Over 1 million people in Illinois experience problem gambling or are at risk for problem gambling, according to a study by Health Resources in Action. If you constantly find yourself obsessing, stressing, and lying over your next bet, you’re not alone. When your betting has gotten out of hand, help is available. Call 1.800.GAMBLER or click the button below for resources. Are You Really Winning? Is a public awareness campaign aiming to provide resources and 24/7 confidential help to those struggling with gambling issues. [LEARN MORE]( [MLS Season Pass]( [FACEBOOK]( [TWITTER]( [INSTAGRAM]( [YOUTUBE]( Comments or Questions? E‑mail info@chicagofirefc.com. This email was sent by: Chicago Fire FC 1 N. Dearborn, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States Delivered to: [{EMAIL}]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe]( [View in Browser]( [CFFC CREST](