MLS announces 2017 All-Star Game in Chicago

The league has announced its 2017 contest will be held at Soldier Field with an opponent yet to be determined.

MLS announced Tuesday that its 2017 All-Star Game will be held Aug. 2 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears, the Chicago Fire played their home games at the stadium from their debut in MLS in 1998 through 2001, then again from 2003-2005.

“The Chicago Fire is honored to join Major League Soccer and the City of Chicago in hosting the 2017 All-Star Game presented by Target," Chicago Fire owner Andrew Hauptman said at a media conference. "The game is a great opportunity to bring international attention to our city, league and soccer club and we are excited for…