The Fire’s Section 8 fan group cheer on with the help of a leader as action unfolds right in front of them during Sunday’s 3-1 Fire victory over New York at Toyota Park.  Photo by News Bulletin staff.

The suburbs are home to three Chicago sports franchises, but Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire has been the most successful.

Last Sunday, more than 18,000 fans crammed into southwest suburban Bridgeview’s Toyota Park to watch the Fire beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on a sunny Father’s Day afternoon.

 Fans unfold a huge banner with the Fire logo.  Photo by News Bulletin staff.

Part of the park’s stage area which features musical actions when the soccer team is out of town.  Photo by News Bulletin staff.