Chicago Radio: WLS-AM To Air Fire Soccer

Chicago Fire FC and Cumulus Media have announced a multi-year partnership to deliver local English-language radio broadcasts. With this partnership, the Chicago Fire’s regular season and playoff matches will be broadcast live in English on 890 WLS-AM or online at wlsam.com, providing more broadcast options for Fire fans in the Chicagoland region.

"We're thrilled to announce WLS-AM as the new home of our English-language radio broadcasts," said Dave Baldwin, Chicago Fire FC President of Business Operations. "This exciting partnership will bring more content to our fans and create opportunities for new fans to connect with our Club throughout the week and on matchday. We can't wait to launch our inaugural broadcast live from Soldier Field this weekend."

WLS-AM becomes the newest local broadcast partner for the Fire, joining TUDN 1200 AM which broadcasts the Club’s matches in Spanish each week. The partnership with WLS-AM will officially kick off with a live broadcast on 890 WLS-AM this Saturday, April 29 for the Fire’s 7:30 p.m. CT home match against the New York Red Bulls. Leading into the contest, a 30-minute pregame show will air live on 890 WLS-AM, beginning at 7 p.m. CT to preview the ensuing matchup and major storylines.

 
Additionally, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV features the home team’s radio call as an audio option, giving Fire fans the ability to listen to the WLS-AM commentary from Soldier Field directly in the Apple TV app. Instructions on accessing local commentary for home matches via MLS Season Pass can be found here.

“Sports are a huge part of the fabric of Chicago and as 890 WLS-AM approaches its centennial anniversary, we are delighted to add Chicago Fire FC to our lineup,” said WLS-AM Program Director Stephanie Tichenor. “Listen to every assist, save, and goal on The Big 89!”

Leading up to each match, 890 WLS-AM will air a weekly one-minute Chicago Fire FC Update to promote the upcoming contest and recap previous matches. WLS-AM, WLS-FM, and Q101 listeners will also have opportunities each week throughout the season to win exclusive promotional items, such as premier tickets to attend Fire home matches, Club swag and much more.