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Fan Clubs, Soccer, watch party

Chicago Fire FC Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for CHI

Posted on by Lucas Fishbone

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).

  

Baseball, Fan Clubs, watch party

Chicago White Sox MLB Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for White Sox

Posted on by Kaleb Youngren

Chicago White Sox MLB Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for CWS

The Chicago White Sox, originally known as the Sioux City Cornhuskers, are a member of the American League Central division. Founded as a minor league club in 1894, the White Sox have had an decorated history that includes three World Series titles. Recently, the team has struggled to maximize its potential; however the Sox plan to dominate the 2020. With the signings of Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal, White Sox fans are excited for the new team to showcase itself in the coming months. The White Sox official website offers deals and holiday packages to fans that are interested in attending spring training and other public team events. 

 

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Fan Clubs, Hockey, watch party

Chicago Blackhawks NHL Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for the Blackhawks

Posted on by Kaleb Youngren

With a rich history and eccentric players like Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, The Chicago Blackhawks have been a top contender in the National Hockey League in recent years.  Blackhawks fans are described as a tight-knit group and very passionate hockey fans. It is no surprise that the official team website is essential to the fanbase, connecting fans nationally through the “Community” tab. This utter sense of community permeates through the numerous Blackhawks fan clubs spread throughout the nation.  With 422 known fan clubs, Blackhawks fans across the country regularly convene to watch games, simultaneously creating lasting bonds with each other.  Whether it be the Chicago Born, Arizona Based Sports Fans or the Chi Town in A Town club, FanWide connects remote fans all around the country for viewing parties and other fan events.

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Basketball, Sports Data, Sports Fan Data, Top 10

Top NBA Teams: #4 Chicago Bulls

Posted on by Michael Wang

Where do I even start with this franchise? Do I cover the Michael Jordan era? Do I talk about Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler? Do I talk about the untapped potential they have on their team? The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most historically powerful franchises in the NBA. Let’s start at the beginning of the major success. In 1984, the Chicago Bulls decided to use their number 3 pick on a kid from UNC. This kid was Michael Jordan. The greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan went on to lead the Bulls to his historic 6 rings. With other strong teammates such as Ron Harper, Steve Kerr, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, and of course Scottie Pippen, the Bulls seemed unstoppable with Michael Jordan. After this streak of success faded, Derrick Rose was drafted in 2008 with the first overall pick. He carried the Bulls to a lot of success and even managed to win MVP in the 2011 season, making him the youngest player to win the MVP award. Currently, the Chicago Bulls are rebuilding and waiting for their next spark, yet their historical dominance allows them to place 4th in FanWide’s Top Ten NBA Teams ranking.

Visit FanWide.com to find a Chicago Bulls game watch party or fan club near you.

Fan Clubs, Fan Data, Football, Sports Data, Sports Fan Data, watch party

Top NFL Teams: #8 Chicago Bears

Posted on by Andrew Wilf

At #8 in FanWide’s Top NFL Teams Ranking is the Chicago Bears. The Bears seem to never be forgotten when mentioning the top NFL teams. The Bears, otherwise known as the Monsters of the Midway, have a history like no other. Since the Bears’ establishment in 1920, the Bears have had quite a lot of success. The Monsters of the Midway have a record of 761-583-42. That is a respectable percentage of victory of 56.4%. This dominance has been seen through the presence of legends like Walter Payton, Gayle Sayers, Mike Ditka, George Halas, and Sid Luckman. The Bears dominance, although lost in recent years, has been restored due to the acquisition of all-pro linebacker Khalil Mack. Although the 2018 season ended on a sour note for the Bears, Bears fans have a lot to look forward to. The Bears have a solid foundation with a more-than-legitimate quarterback and a ferocious defense.

Visit FanWide.com to find a Chicago Bears game watch party or fan club near you.

Baseball, Fan Clubs, Fan Data, Top 10, watch party

Top 10 Baseball Teams: #4 Chicago Cubs

Posted on by Peter Swope

FanWide’s #4 team on the Top 10 Baseball Teams list is the Chicago Cubs. Few teams can match the history, good and bad, of the Chicago Cubs. In 2016, the Cubs broke the 71 year “Curse of the Billy Goat”, a period in which did not even appear in a World Series, let alone win a championship. Now, led by young stars such as third baseman Kris Bryant, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, and second baseman Javier Baez, the Cubs hope to win another World Series soon. Led by top 10 finishes in every category and top 3 showings in fan clubs, regular season wins, national games televised, and Forbes value, the Cubs can proudly call themselves FanWide’s #4 Baseball Team.  

Visit FanWide.com to find a Chicago Cubs game watch party or fan club near you.

Teams were evaluated in 9 different categories (visit this blog post to see the methodology). The Cubs graded out as follows: