BIG FUN TODAY!! Magellan Corporation was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Chicago Fire FC’s 2025 Season Kickoff Luncheon, held on Tuesday, February 18, at the Swissôtel Chicago. This annual event brings together fans, players, and coaches to celebrate the start of a new season—all while raising funds for an incredible community initiative.

This year’s luncheon was a record-breaker, with over 700 attendees and an incredible $280,000 raised in support of the Fire’s P.L.A.Y.S. (Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth, Soccer) Program. This initiative goes beyond the game, using soccer to help underserved youth in Chicago develop key life skills and boost academic achievement. Seeing the community rally behind this program was inspiring, and we were thrilled to play a part in its success. Huge shout out to our friend Jessica Yavitz, who heads the Fire Foundation, for the overwhelming success of the day!

Magellan hosted two tables of clients and friends at the event, with some extra-special guests joining us—midfielder Kellyn Acosta and goalkeeping coach Zach Thornton. Their insights into the season ahead and stories from the pitch made for a lively and memorable afternoon.

As a proud partner of Chicago Fire FC, our Magellan logo will be prominently featured on the team’s sleeves this season, a symbol of our ongoing commitment to both the club and the community. With the Fire kicking off their season on February 22 against Columbus Crew, we can’t wait to see them in action and cheer them on to victory.

Here’s to an exciting season ahead—let’s go, Fire! 🔥⚽

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