While the opening Copa America Centenario match didn’t go the US’ way, a win against CONCACAF rivals Costa Rica will help its fortunes—just like the win against the Ticos in a Denver snowstorm back in 2013 helped propel them to a World Cup. The two teams will face off tomorrow in Chicago, the home of US Soccer--and here's where you can celebrate if you're in town.
Monday, June 6
American Outlaws Night Before Party
Bailey Auditorium (Plumber’s Union Hall), 1340 West Washington Blvd.
6 pm-midnight CT
Open to members and non-members alike, this AO party can accommodate more than 1500 revelers in a two-story hall. Organizers promise beer, Chicago-style hot dogs, dancing, and general revelry. Visit theamericanoutlaws.com
Tuesday, June 7
American Outlaws Tailgate
The Weather Mark (1503 S. Michigan) and 14th Street Lot
1-5:30 pm CT
This tailgate will be in two locations—an awesomely, nautically-themed tavern on Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue, and a parking lot just a two-minute walk away. It'll feature soccer, soccer tennis, snow cones, and a snow machine (in honor of the 2013 match) along with the other typical AO tailgate festivities. The march to Soldier Field will take fans past US Soccer House, the official headquarters of US Soccer. Visit theamericanoutlaws.com
Copa America Viewing Parties
Timothy O’Toole’s
622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
The official AO Chicago bar, just blocks from Navy Pier, will be open to those who prefer the comforts of a pub (and pub food, and 48 beers on tap) to Soldier Field. For suburban fans, the bar also has locations in Gurnee and Libertyville.
Fado
100 W. Grand Ave.
The 16-strong Irish pub chain is showing every Copa America match, and Chicago’s location is no exception. Opened in 1997, the three-level bar is a gathering spot for a wide range of international soccer fans.
The Globe
1934 W. Irving Park
Declaring itself “the best sports bar in the world,” and listing its opening time during weekends as “first game,” the Globe is arguably Chicago’s best-known soccer bar. Naturally, it’s carrying the full slate of Copa America games.
