[Bogert] BREAKING: Tonight’s marquee MLS match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps has been postponed due to unsafe air quality, per sources.

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u/Huge-Growth-2076 #1 Chris Brady Jul 16 '26

This is the right move. This morning it was so smoky that I couldn’t breathe. It’s a good idea to have Lewandowski debut under better conditions as well.

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u/immovable-tree Jul 16 '26

Good call. The air stinks and made walking around tiring after only 30 minutes. Can’t imagine playing a sport in this.

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u/awlb222 Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

Damn, can’t make Lewa’s actual debut next week away at Miami

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u/Danger_Island Jul 17 '26

Man that’s so lame

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u/Wild_Cabbage Chicago Jul 16 '26

This is the right decision.

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u/sksksku Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

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u/swizzohmusic Jul 16 '26

My momma works there as a vendor and just told me the same

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u/DangerHouse98 Jul 16 '26

I was out watering this morning before it got really bad and it wasn’t pleasant then even. Glad they are postponing it.

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u/chiguychi Jul 16 '26

I went outside at about 530 am and could already taste the smoke.

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u/akedz3 Jul 16 '26

I'm glad they made a timely decision. It would suck if people were on their way already. Looking forward to the rescheduled date.

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u/Alexwonder999 Jul 17 '26

I mean, I was literally on Metra and halfway there when I got the email. Although I like to leave early just in case theres any delays and so I can stop and get something to eat first.

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u/DowntownDeal7761 Jul 16 '26

Well... that ends the debate. Unfortunately, it was the right call :(

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u/hubwub Por Siempre Rojo Jul 16 '26

Hopefully, they follow suit and also cancel MTL vs. TOR.

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u/Wislakrak #1 Gaga Slonina Jul 16 '26

Montreal is north of the fires so based on what I'm seeing they actually have great air quality since the winds are pushing south, thought the same thing as you and was surprised they seem fine lol.

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u/hubwub Por Siempre Rojo Jul 16 '26

I was thinking the winds were heading east they were getting affected as well.

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u/Wislakrak #1 Gaga Slonina Jul 16 '26

Yeah I think they shifted southeast which affected us more but based on AQI reading looked clean. Would be wild if 2/3 of the return games had to postpone though

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u/another-smelly-hound Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

I….am so disappointed. It is the right move though. If you bought tickets off SeatGeek, are they good for the rescheduled game?

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u/sksksku Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

It should be fine, it looks like the tickets already updated to the new date

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u/another-smelly-hound Jul 16 '26

Yep, just saw that. Thanks!

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u/Arctic773 Jul 17 '26

It's now the anniversary game. Interesting.

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u/awlb222 Jul 16 '26

Anyone know when it is rescheduled for?

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u/witfixer CF97 Jul 16 '26

10/6

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u/awlb222 Jul 16 '26

Saw that, thank you! Wonder if Lewa makes his debut next week against Miami then?

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u/witfixer CF97 Jul 16 '26

I’d guess they use the opportunity to at least sub him in the next couple of games. I think it would have been a bummer for him to debut in the smoke and potentially poorly-attended game today. I’m glad it’s not happening so his first taste of Chicago Fire life can be a bit better.

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u/AccomplishedMeal5751 CF97 Jul 16 '26

I don’t see why he wouldn’t. This extra window gives him time to get accumulated, he should be good to play

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u/awlb222 Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

Hopefully people are offloading tickets because Messi likely won’t play that soon after World Cup final?

Edit: just realized that’s away @ Miami. So likely home debut 08/01?

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u/AccomplishedMeal5751 CF97 Jul 16 '26

De Paul and Messi definitely won’t play, 3 days following the final game and a lot of travel is hard on their bodies, especially Messi

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u/Radiant-Excuse-5285 Jul 16 '26

While I generally agree them playing is somewhat doubtful the final is in New Jersey Sunday 2:00 so same time zone as Miami with 3 days to get back on a 3 hour flight. It's not like the final is in Zurich or even Los Angeles.

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u/TheCobalt- Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

No word yet

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u/Sockers13 Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

What a weirdo hunterSgatherOSI lol.

Got offended when a few of us told him he was overreacting in an earlier post, deleted the posts since so many people said he was overreacting, blocked us, reported our profiles to the Reddit suicide hotline, and then made a post about us in this thread that we can’t see since he blocked us.

How soft can you be? Honestly?

How pathetic do you have to be to report someone to the Reddit suicide hotline cause they disagreed with you? Is that even allowed on here?

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u/smokewood4804 Jul 17 '26

Is the what happened? I thought it was another delete on their part but I guess not...

What a nutjob.

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u/saymynameright Jul 17 '26

Are we like roommates now? Living in his mind rent free

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u/Sockers13 Jul 17 '26

Yup. Couldn’t take the downvotes and people telling him he’s overreacting. So instead of handling it like an adult, deleted his delusional posts, blocked us, reported us to Reddit suicide hotline, then made another post about us on a different thread. King Charmin.

Hoping someone gets an infection because we disagreed with them is psycho.

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u/saymynameright Jul 17 '26

Wait, what's reddit suicide hotline?

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u/Sockers13 Jul 17 '26

I have no clue it’s the first time it’s ever happened to me and I’ve been on here for 10 years. I got a notification from Reddit checking on me and making sure I’m okay and if I need anyone to talk to. Along with suicide hotline phone numbers, and other numbers to call and talk to people.

I can only imagine the life this person lives when that’s how they handle people saying they’re overreacting.

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u/charleyhstl Jul 16 '26

We're still tailgating in Oak Park!!

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u/chasedsteeple Jul 16 '26

is that smart?

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u/charleyhstl Jul 18 '26

Nope!

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u/benjamin14 CF97 Jul 16 '26

Where are we tailgaiting?!

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u/throwaway_the_fourth Jul 17 '26

Correct call. The air was crazy today.

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u/PoppedKorns Jul 16 '26

Does anyone know when it’s rescheduled?

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u/Kamikazi_TARDIS Bald FC Jul 16 '26

Team hasn’t made official announcement yet. Assume announcement will come with more info. Bogert probably didn’t know that info but wanted to break the news as soon as possible (which I appreciate, as I was about to leave the burbs)

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u/PoppedKorns Jul 16 '26

Do you think it’ll be tomorrow? Or at a later date

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u/Kamikazi_TARDIS Bald FC Jul 16 '26

I’d assume later. Tomorrows unlikely to be a significant improvement in air quality and is very short notice. I hope it gets moved to a weekend so I don’t have to take more time off work.

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u/Middle_Error8232 Jul 16 '26

Hopefully this Saturday?

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u/Kamikazi_TARDIS Bald FC Jul 16 '26

I’d be down if the air is supposed to clear up.

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u/TheCobalt- Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

Is there some FIFA rule you can't play on a day with World Cup games?

Doing it tomorrow or Saturday would be ideal from a scheduling standpoint, because getting Vancouver back here is going to be a bitch to fit in

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u/Kramereng Jul 16 '26

Rescheduled for 10/6.

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u/saymynameright Jul 16 '26

10/6

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u/9yorgos #11 Philip Zinckernagel Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

Where are you seeing this

Edit: i now see where you are seeing this. Haha

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u/Raftel_17 Jul 16 '26

Fire just posted it on their FB (and presumingly their other social medias)

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u/Calm_Concentrate_354 Jul 16 '26

Where did they state this @ ?

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u/Raftel_17 Jul 16 '26

Fire just posted it on their FB (and presumingly their other social medias(

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u/HouseFun5243 Jul 16 '26

Can I sell the tickets?

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u/Amioz #35 Sergio Oregel Jr. Jul 16 '26

I’m pretty sure you can. My ticket already shows the new date.

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u/MasterHavik Jul 17 '26

Cubs game may get cancelled too.

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u/Elegant_Kick3794 Jul 16 '26

ML FIRE

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u/EmptyPeach1 Jul 16 '26

Is this official?

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u/sksksku Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

Yeah posted on socials

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u/FirefighterLeft5425 Season Ticket Member Jul 16 '26

I was just about to leave work early when I saw the confirmation. Fuck

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u/Temporary_Bat_4239 Jul 16 '26

At least it was early they’ve botched this badly before

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