The Chicago Fire FC played their first season in the MLS in 1998, and it was the clear beginning of an incredible franchise. While winning the MLS Cup in their first season is an outstanding achievement, that isn’t what makes the team so great. The fanbase that formed since the construction of the team is what makes the Fire a masterpiece. The bond between the fans and team is unlike any other sports team. With 117K Instagram followers, 323K Facebook followers, and 172K Twitter followers, the management team of the Chicago Fire FC keeps the fans connected to the team through constant posts and updates throughout the year (in season and offseason).