Chicago Fire FC is a historic MLS club based in Chicago, Illinois, carrying a name that honors the city's great fire of 1871 and the firefighters who responded. The club played at Soldier Field for many years before moving to the more intimate SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, though a return to a downtown venue is a future goal. The Fire's colors are red and white. The club's finest hour came in its inaugural 1998 season, achieving a rare double by winning both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup. That team, led by Peter Nowak, set a high standard. The modern era has seen the Fire work to rebuild into a consistent contender, investing in young talent and designated players. The club's supporter culture, led by groups like Section 8 Chicago, remains fiercely loyal, keeping the flame of passion burning through various chapters of the team's history.