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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Lionel Messi chases after the ball against the Chicago Fire on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Soldier Field. This was Messi's first time playing at Soldier Field.

Major League Soccer on the rise: Chicago Fire fill Soldier Field with big names and local talent

Isabella Siemaszko, Contributing Writer April 21, 2025

A roar of drums and chants echoed throughout Soldier Field with 62,358 spectators piled into the stadium during a recent weekend game, breaking an attendance record for the cities’ Major League Soccer...

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

Sarina Singh, Contributing Writer October 22, 2023

The Chicago Fire’s Oct. 4 match against Inter Miami CF drew the largest crowd in club history with 62,124 attendees. This record-breaking attendance at Soldier Field can most likely be accredited to...

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