Hello everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! I spent my weekend in Chicago, Ill., for the second-to-last event on the Youth Soccer Month Giant Jersey Tour.

 

My first stop in Chicago was Lake Michigan, which is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. I even got to hop on board a sailboat! Chicago's nickname is The Windy City so seemed like a great way to explore the lake!

 

 

On Saturday, I brought the Giant Jersey Tour to Toyota Park for an afternoon MLS match between the Chicago Fire and Toronto FC. I had a great time at Fire Fest, a really fun party before each Chicago Fire home game.

 

 

Thousands of people come to Fire Fest to hang out, cook and get ready to cheer on the Fire! Look how many kids showed up to check out the Giant Jersey Tour booth and celebrate Youth Soccer Month!

 

 

Fire forward Brian McBride headed a goal past the Toronto goalkeeper to even the score in the 78th minute and help the Fire earn a 2-2 draw. Chicago remains in second place in the East as they prepare for the upcoming playoffs.

 

On Sunday, I got to meet two amazing professional soccer players! Fire forward Patrick Nyarko and St. Louis Athletica defender Elise Weber visited the Chicago Soccer store in Cicero, Illinois to check out the Giant Jersey Tour and sign autographs!

 

 

Well, I'm off to the final stop on the Giant Jersey Tour in Dallas, Texas. Stay tuned for more stories and pictures and keep the celebration going as Youth Soccer Month wraps up!

 

Click here to learn more about Youth Soccer Month