We’re Not Really Here – Chapter 4 – Chicago MCFC
On June 1, Man City Square introduced its exclusive “We’re Not Really Here” article series. Over the next few months, Man City Square will be speaking with the various Man City Supporter Groups throughout the United States to learn more about the fans, their love for Manchester City, and other facts about these groups.
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The fourth Supporters Club featured in this series hails from Chicago, Illinois. The group started meeting regularly in 2008, and were officially established in 2012. Chicago MCFC gather at A.J. Hudson’s Public House to cheer on their beloved Manchester City for all matches.
Chicago MCFC have actively worked to help establish other Supporters Clubs throughout the United States and Canada. This Supporters Club also led group visits to Manchester for members of the Supporters Clubs in North America.
Outside of football, Chicago MCFC have helped give back to their community. In 2012, Manchester City co-funded an outdoor football pitch in Haas Park, Chicago, and members of the Chicago MCFC group have been involved in free football coaching programs provided to children in Chicago.
More recently, Chicago MCFC have been involved in volunteer work and fundraising for other charities, including a local homeless shelter and food pantry. In 2020, this Supporters Club made donations to the Chicago Greater Food Depository, Off Their Plate, and Cornerstone Community Outreach, a not-for-profit organization that serves nearly 500 men, women, and children daily to provide shelter and nutritious meals.
Overall, the actions of this Supporters Club have helped establish a sense of community in Chicago. The members of the Chicago MCFC have worked tirelessly to make their home a better place, and they have volunteered and donated to important causes within the community. Chicago MCFC have helped make a difference in their community.
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Man City Square would like to thank Chicago MCFC for their time and participation in this report.
Interested in participating in Man City Square’s “We’re Not Really Here” (WNRH) article series? Please contact contributor Mark Temnycky on Twitter at @mtemnycky.