June 23, 2012
MEANING TO THE MESSAGE?
Grazzini Thanks Chicago

Sebastein Grazzini thanked Fire fans. Linda Cuttone/Sports Vue Images

While his contract status is up in the air, Sebastien Grazzini played 59 minutes for the Fire. When he left the match, he held up his shirt. His undershirt read “Thanks Chicago.”

While the fans and media buzzed about the saying, Fire coach Frank Klopas quickly quashed the rumors that he’s leaving. “He loves Chicago,” Klopas said. “He’s thanking the fans, because he appreciates them. You’d have to be crazy not to want to be a part of this organization. It’s a nice shirt. I want to borrow it next time. Then every time we score a goal, I can show the shirt.”

Kathryn Knapp