A lot is on the line in this afternoon's regular season finale vs. D.C. United (LIVE 3pm CT on NBC Sports Network/97.5 FM ESPN Deportes). Below I give Five Things You Should Know before starting your earlier than normal tailgate.
Pink and Blue - Yes boys and girls, you'll see the Men in Red be the Boys in Blue today as for the second-straight year, the Chicago Fire will help raise Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing commemorative kits with pink lettering and numbering. The Fire Foundation has alrady put all 27 player jerseys plus Sparky's and other pink items up for auctiony, with proceeds going to benefit breast cancer reseach.
Fans can bid online now, text "AUCTION" to 68494 or visit the Foundation tent on the northeast concourse before the end of halftime to put in their bids. Winning bids also receive a post-game autograph session with the player whose jersey they've won.
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