FIRE WIRE | The Chicago Fire Welcomes New Winger Ariel Lassiter

Plus, the Fire and Avocados From Peru announce winners of the first Guacamole Challenge [UPDATE ALT TEXT]( CHICAGO FIRE FC AUGUST NEWSLETTER [Avocados from Peru Volunteer Day]( On August 8, Chicago Fire FC and Avocados From Peru, in collaboration with Mariano’s, announced the winners of the Guacamole Challenge – Chicago Fire Defender Justin Reynolds and FOX 32 “Good Day Chicago” Co-Anchor Natalie Bomke. As part of the Guacamole Challenge, Avocados From Peru donated 100,000 avocados to the GCFD to support local food banks and shelters as part of their mission to “Fight Hunger with Nutrition.” [LEARN MORE]( SPORTING MOVES [Welcome Ariel Lassiter ]( Chicago Fire FC has acquired winger Ariel Lassiter from CF Montréal. In exchange, Montréal will receive $75,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM) and could receive an additional $75,000 in 2025 GAM if certain player performance conditions are met. Lassiter is under contract with the Fire through the remainder of the 2024 season. Click the button below to learn more about this acquisition. [LEARN MORE]( [Thank you, Shaq]( The Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri have mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder’s contract. “We thank him for his contributions to the Club and wish him success in the next chapter of his career," said Chicago Fire FC Sporting Director Georg Heitz. [LEARN MORE]( [Thank you, Georg]( Chicago Fire FC Sporting Director Georg Heitz will depart the Club following the conclusion of the Fire’s 2024 MLS season for personal reasons. With nine matches remaining in the team’s 2024 MLS regular season, the Fire will conduct a global search for a new sporting director. Moving forward, Heitz will remain in his position as a member of the board of directors for FC Lugano. [LEARN MORE]( Meet an Animal at Shedd Aquarium [Shedd Aquarium ]( Meet a penguin up close, go behind the scenes for shark feeding time, get in the water with a beluga whale and much more with Shedd’s Animal Encounters! Dive into these once-in-a-lifetime experiences for you and your family: - [Must See Tour]( - [Shark Feeding Tour]( - [Sea Lion Encounter]( - [Penguin Encounter]( - [Beluga Encounter]( - [Sea Otter Encounter]( - [Private Virtual Experiences]( Tickets, which include admission to the aquarium, are available through the end of October but sell out quickly. We can’t wait to welcome you! [See all Animal Encounters]( VISIT THE LINCOLN PARK ZOO [Lincoln Park Zoo]( Ready for a unique spin on the classic Volksfest celebration, with or without the alcohol? Lincoln Park Zoo has the Oktoberfest for you this September! Choose Your Oktoberfest Adventure Looking for a classic Oktoberfest celebration? You'll love Oktoberfest at Lincoln Park Zoo! This event will feature local brewers pouring their finest German beers to sample, classic German food favorites like brats and pretzels, a live polka band, and more – all with exclusive, after-hours access, and all for adults only. When: Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. [GET TICKETS]( Want to do Oktoberfest without the booze? Get your tickets to Oktoberfest at Lincoln Park Zoo! This zero-proof version of a classic Oktoberfest features 50+ non-alcoholic beverage options to sample, classic German food favorites like brats and pretzels, a live polka band, and more – all with exclusive, after-hours access, and all for adults only. When: Friday, September 20 at 6 p.m. [GET TICKETS]( [Carvana Ad]( [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](