Chicago Fire is an MLS soccer team that I think is underappreciated because of all the other sports in Chicago, plus soccer doesn't get enough recognition in general across the U.S. This team seems to always be pretty talented, entertaining to watch, and fairly inexpensive as far as professional sports and concenssions go. Toyota Park is fairly new and seems like a pretty clean facility.
We were lucky to get some free tickets that were actually good seats, but we had another goal in mind: Section 8. Section 8 (referring to when military personnel lose their minds) is the south endzone sections of crazy fans. It was fairly easy to sneak into the section, just be ready to cheer, chant and sing at the top of your lungs for a full three hours. The leader starts off chants and songs in pre-game, throughout the game, during time-outs and intermissions, and even after the game. They literally never stop. The chants and songs are pretty easy to pick up and it's a lot of fun, just be prepared for no voice the next day.
Tips: Buy the cheapest ticket you can get your hands on, because since it's underappreciated, you can sneak down to just about any section (unless it's a big game friendly like the recent one vs. AC Milan). There is plenty of parking, but unless you have a VIP parking pass I would recommend taking public transportation.
Directions: Located in Bridgeview (outside the city)
7000 South Harlem Avenue
Orange Line to Midway Airport Stop, Toyota Park Express Shuttle runs every 20 minutes starting 2 hours before the game and drops you off in front of the stadium.
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