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Written by ISA Communications Friday, 06 March 2009 13:58
As an Independent Supporters' Association, Section 8 Chicago provides support for a wide variety of supporters' groups as well as invididuals. Affiliating your group to Section 8 is free, easy and the benefits are considerable -- if you have a group of five or more supporters, just contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We can provide free web hosting, group discounts on tickets and merchandise, support for activities such as tailgates, buses to games and to help groups sell gear. We will assist you in any communications with the club or on road trips. We are an umbrella organization to coordinate between the supporters groups.
Basically, we're here to help in any way we can, so drop us a line to learn more.
Groups affiliated with Section 8 Chicago:
| ARSONISTS Established in 1998, the Arsonists originally occupied Section 16 at old Soldier Field. They have come and gone several times from Section 8 proper, but remain a respected fan group to this day. Contact :: Rich Balabuszko, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| BARN BURNERS 1871 The oldest and onetime largest group, established in 1997 before the Chicago Fire Soccer Club was founded. The Barn Burners were the original occupants of Section 8 at old Soldier Field. Contact :: N/A Website :: http://www.barnburners.com |
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| BLITZER MOB Blitzer Mob is a group dedicated to a consummation of passion for the City of Chicago, industrial music and the beautiful game. Contact :: Dave Hansen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.blitzermob.com |
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| FIRE FOR EFFECT A supporters group for veterans, service members and family members, current or former service. Anyone with a Military ID or Honorable Discharge is welcome. If you are or were in, or have a close family member that was, you belong here, no matter what country you or they served in. Contact :: Jason Kekeis, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| FIRE ULTRAS ‘98 The most notorious of Fire supporters‘ groups, FU98 is a Polish group of Fire fans dedicated to supporting their club in the traditional ultras style common in Europe. Contact :: Andrzej Proczka, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.fireultras98.com |
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| HUSARIA Named after the "Winged Hussars" elite knights of the Polish Army between the 16th and 18th century; Husaria is a predominantly Polish group of Fire supporters organized at the end of the 08' season Dedicated to support the Chicago Fire in the style of the European Ultras. Contact :: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://husariafire.webs.com/ |
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| LADDER 97 A group of Fire fans organized in 2005 who bring a taste of traditional English football support with a Chicago flavor. Website :: http://www.ladder97.com |
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| THE LAST WARD We welcome one and all. We support the FIRE by any means necessary. If anyone thinks they can come to Chicago and take points from the Fire they must go through us, all of us. All Chicago. All Together. We are involved in numerous activities outside the stadium including pre-game tailgates, organizing road trips, section outings, and busses from The Globe Pub to all home games (1934 W Irving Park, Chicago). Website :: http://lastwardchicago.com Contact :: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| MIKE DITKA STREET CREW First recognized as a supporter group in 2002, MDSC are Fire fans with a decidedly skin/mod influence and an abiding love for their city; and count former GM Peter Wilt as a member. While many members still come to games, the group is now defunct. Contact :: Andrew Mason, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.mikeditkastreetcrew.com |
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| PARTISANS The Partisans are a group of Chicago Fire supporters that also take an active interest in leftist politics. Contact :: Will Smith, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.partisanschicago.com |
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| RED SCARE The Red Scare were established in 2006 with origins (but not limited to) the Joliet area. Hardcore Fire supporters that live for Saturday. Contact :: Brandon Vonesh, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| SECTOR LATINO Sector Latino are a Central/South American ‘barra’-style group of Hispanic Fire fans, established in 2005. Contact :: Jesse Munoz, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| SHANDY SISTERS The Shandy Sisters share not only a passion for the Fire, but a common interest in music, ideals, aesthetics, etc. --“…it’s not just boys’ fun!” Contact :: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.myspace.com/shandysisters |
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| THE WESTERN FRONT The Western Front was formed in 2006 to organize supporter activities for Fire fans from Oak Park to Naperville and all points in between. WF seek to provide opportunities to share your passion. Contact :: Jim Kline, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.twfchicago.com |
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| ULTRAS RED-SIDE Formed in 2003, inspired by FU98 to bring the ultras spirit to fans of other nationalities and formally introduced the European concept of organized visual support (referred to as “tifo“) to Section 8. Contact :: Eric J. Kekeis, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it :: Matt Bono, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website :: http://www.ultrasredside.net |
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| WHISKEY BROTHERS AUGHT FIVE Established in 2004. Wasted potential, lucky strikes, whiskey, foreign policy, and the beautiful game. Not neccessarily in that order. Website :: http://www.wb05.info Contact :: Karl Schuster, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| EAST BANK FIRM (St. Louis) East Bank Firm are a collection of Fire supporters from St. Louis and the surrounding region. Contact :: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| OHIO FIRE FANS (Ohio) Fire fans located thought Ohio with the largest contingents being in Columbus and Dayton. OFF makes regular trips to Chicago, is at every Columbus game and most other roadtrips. Contact :: Matt Coyle, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| BREW CITY FIRM (Milwaukee) Brew City Firm are a loosely organized group of Fire Fans from Wisconsin, but are based in Milwaukee. Contact :: To Be Determined |
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