It’s unofficially official.
With a report earlier in the afternoon by the Des Plaines Valley News and confirmed later by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Fire are nearing an agreement with the Village of Bridgeview to break their lease at SeatGeek Stadium and move back to Soldier Field for the 2020 season.
The deal was moved forward this afternoon after the Village board approved a “Memo of Understanding” by a unanimous vote. The deal reportedly involves a $60.5 million buyout, with the Fire paying $10 million upfront and the balance being paid over the next 15 years.