Kosuke Kimura on the Colorado Rapids is the first and only Japanese player in Major League Soccer. This is Kosuke’s 3rd season in the MLS after a very successful college career at Western Illinois University. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Kosuke and the Rapids will battle Chicago’s McBride, Blanco and the rest of the Fire!

DATE: Sunday August 23
(FireFest celebrating Japanese Heritage begins at 3:30pm, and the Soccer Game begins at 5pm)

WHERE: Toyota Park
7300 W. 71st Street
Located at 71st Street and Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

RESERVED PREMIER SIDELINE SEATS ONLY $30 (15% savings includes access to the pre-game festival)

*Plus $5 of every ticket sold will benefit one of the following charities: the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC), Aikido International Foundation (AIF), or the Association of Asian American Yale Alumni! (AAAYA)*

As an added bonus, the first 30 tickets purchased for kids 12 years old and younger will participate unaccompanied in the Tunnel of Fire. Each child will receive a free T Shirt and see the players up close by being on the field before the game during the National Anthem and starting line-ups!

Pre-game: Enjoy FireFest inside Gate C. Entertainment includes Japanese arts demonstrations such as Aikido along with music, food, and interactive games.

Reservations: Pay Pal www.jaschicago.org or (312) 263-3049

Tickets will be available for pick-up at the JASC office. If you would like tickets sent to you, please add an additional $10 FedEx Fee for shipping