Section 8 Chicago

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Tifo Display by Chicago Fire supporters in Section 8 from 2003.
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Tifo Display by Chicago Fire supporters in Section 8 from 2003.

Section 8 Chicago, the independent supporter's association for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, encompasses a number of affiliate supporters groups, and independent fans. S8C's vision is "to unite all Chicago Fire fans, to create a dominant in-stadium force unseen in any American team sport and to establish a home-field advantage whenever the Chicago Fire play". The groups that make up Section 8 Chicago mostly occupy an area in stadium known as "Section 8" from its original location at pre-renovation Soldier Field (the current section is 117/118 at the new Toyota Park) and Fire fans are well known for their non-stop chanting, colorful displays, and undying support of the club, showing a spirit on par with average atmosphere in many traditional soccer countries.

Section 8 Chicago is an association and exists to supplement the efforts of individual groups, coordinate between the groups, and act as liaison between groups and the Chicago Fire club. The ISA board of directors is elected annually in January by its member groups and all independent supporters.

[edit] 2006 ISA Board of Directors

(position, name, group affiliation)

  • Chairman: Marcin Tlustochowicz (Fire Ultras '98)
  • Vice-Chair/Secretary: Stephen Piggott (Whiskey Bros Aught Five)
  • Dir., Communications: Flynn Murphy (Mike Ditka Street Crew)
  • Dir., Marketing: Jack Rudzinski (Fire Ultras '98)
  • Dir., Events: Tammy Callejas (Barn Burners 1871)
  • Dir., Stadium Operations: Liam Murtaugh (Ultras Red-Side)
  • Dir., Finances: Patrick Stanton (Ultras Red-Side)

[edit] 2006 Section 8 Chicago Affiliate Supporters Groups

(in order of founding date; approx. size listed)

  • Barn Burners 1871 (1997; 300+)
  • Fire Ultras '98 (1998; 20+)
  • Arsonists (1998; 10+)
  • Mike Ditka Street Crew (2001; 20+)
  • Whiskey Brothers Aught Five (2003; 10+)
  • Ultras Red-Side (2005; 25+)
  • Ladder Ninety-Seven SG (2005; 11)
  • Sector Latino (2005; 10+)
  • Blitzer Mob (2006; ?)
  • East Bank Firm Southern IL (2006; 5+)
  • Ohio Fire Fans Central OH (2006; 5+)

Additionally, the majority of match-to-match "Section 8" fans consider themselves independent and unaffiliated with a supporter group.

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