Atlanta United will open Soldier Field on March 21

Atlanta United will be the opponent for Chicago’s opening game in Soldier Field on March 21.

The game was announced Tuesday as part of a larger announcement about the MLS team’s move from Bridgeview to near downtown Chicago.

The MLS typically releases a small part of next season’s schedule in December, with a full release in January.

Chicago’s average attendance of 12,324 was the lowest in MLS this season.

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