Temporary space solutions provider will support construction operations for the privately-funded stadium that broke ground last week<\/p>\n
CHICAGO<\/strong>\u00a0(Mar. 10, 2026) \u2014 Following its new stadium groundbreaking last week, Chicago Fire FC today announced a partnership with WillScot, North America\u2019s largest and most trusted provider of temporary space solutions. For more than 80 years, WillScot has powered progress across jobsites, businesses, and communities, delivering modular offices, storage containers, and other turnkey solutions that keep projects moving.<\/p>\n As part of the partnership agreement, WillScot will supply onsite workspace, storage, and restroom facilities throughout the duration of construction for the Club\u2019s new 22,000\u2011capacity, privately-funded stadium at The 78 in Chicago’s South Loop, expected to open in 2028.<\/p>\n “We are thrilled to partner with WillScot and ensure our new stadium is equipped with the best-in-class temporary space solutions following our official groundbreaking,\u201d said Goyo Perez, Senior Vice President Corporate Partnerships at Chicago Fire FC. “WillScot\u2019s expertise and innovation aligns with our commitment to create cutting-edge facilities for both the Club and for the city of Chicago.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAt WillScot, we\u2019re driven by the opportunity to support meaningful progress in the communities we serve, including this project that will energize the people of Chicago,\u201d said Corey Salemi, VP of Product & Marketing at WillScot. \u201cBy providing modern, high\u2011quality workspace and storage solutions, we\u2019re ensuring the construction teams have the reliable, efficient infrastructure needed to keep this ambitious development moving on schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n WillScot will also be featured across a range of assets at Chicago Fire FC home matches and at the new stadium construction zone in The 78.<\/p>\n For updates about the new privately-funded stadium, visit\u00a0www.dearchicago.com.<\/a>\u00a0For regular Club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on X (@chicagofire<\/a>\u202fusing hashtags #cf97), Instagram (@chicagofire<\/a>), TikTok (@chicagofire<\/a>), Facebook at\u202f@chicagofire<\/a>, Threads (@chicagofire<\/a>) and Bluesky (@chicagofire.bsky.social<\/a>).<\/p>\n For more information on\u202fWillScot, visit\u202fWillScot.com\/en<\/a> or follow WillScot on LinkedIn (@WillScot<\/a>), Facebook (@WillScot<\/a>), Instagram (\u202f@willscot\\_<\/a>), and\u202fYouTube (@\\_willscot<\/a>).\u202f<\/p>\n The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League\u2019s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters\u2019 Shield. Chicago Fire FC\u2019s affiliate team, Chicago Fire II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academy programs, through to MLS. The Chicago Fire Academy currently features five teams ranging from U-13 to U-18. The Club\u2019s charitable arm, the Chicago Fire Foundation, was recognized as ESPN\u2019s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland, providing over $10 million back to the community. The Fire train at the Endeavor Health Performance Center, a $100M state-of-the-art-facility and play their home matches at historic Soldier Field. For more information, visit\u00a0chicagofirefc.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n