Members Meet: FIFA World Cup Watch Party at Dear Chicago
Curated evening of expert insight and structured networking to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026
Join fellow Leaders Club members for a unique opportunity to explore Chicago Fire FC’s brand-new ‘Dear Chicago Experience Center’, an immersive space showcasing the club’s future stadium vision. The evening includes a fireside chat with a member of Fire’s senior leadership before members come together to enjoy Brazil vs Scotland, streamed live on the big screen.
- Gain insight from senior leaders on innovation, strategy and the club’s evolving ambitions
- Experience the new ‘Dear Chicago Experience Center’ with a private tour and exclusive access
- Connect with peers over food, drinks and a live World Cup group stage match
Members Meets are informal, curated experiences that bring our community together through shared insight and cultural moments. Spaces are limited – secure your place for an evening of connection and worldclass football.
Additional Details
Event Overview
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm – Arrivals & Networking + Tour the New Center
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm – Fireside Chat with Ted Glick & Julia Tesoro Hull
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm – Brazil vs. Scotland with Food & Drink + Networking
- 7:00pm - Departure and Option to Head to Recess to Watch the Mexico Game at 8pm
- Confirmed Speaker: Ted Glick, Chief Ticketing Officer and SVP of Stadium Programming & Events at Chicago Fire FC, where he leads ticketing, sales, hospitality, and event strategy, including the club’s future stadium development. Previously, he was SVP of Global Sales at Legends - driving major European projects including FC Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou - and has held senior roles across the NFL, NBA, and NHL, earning recognition as a Sports Business Journal “New Voices Under 30” honouree.
- Confirmed Speaker: Julia Tesoro Hull, VP Partnership Marketing & Strategy at Chicago Fire FC. Hull is responsible for driving impactful growth and retention by maximizing partner value. In addition, she spearheads partnership strategies ensuring alignment with organizational goals for impactful results.
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Leaders Club is the fastest-growing global community of ambitious sports industry professionals, driven by a shared commitment to become the industry leaders of tomorrow.
In a fast changing and competitive sports market, membership will give you career-critical relationships, must-have insider knowledge and core skills that will help build your self-confidence, capability and impact as a future leader in the industry.