I circled the calendar when Major League Soccer announced that Bastian Schweinsteiger was going to the Chicago Fire. Though we didn't see as much action as I would have liked it was great seeing a player that I've been watching for over 10 years at my home stadium in Toronto.
The fireworks technician attaching the fireworks to the posts behind the net at BMO Field before a Major League Soccer match. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
The official 2017 Major League Soccer match ball the Addidas Nativo sporting the Canadian and the American flags. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Bastian Schweinsteiger coming out to great fans as a Chicago Fire player at BMO Field on April 21, 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Young Bastian Schweinsteiger fans wearing the German National Team and Bayern Munich jerseys watch on as he trains. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Opening cermonies at BMO FIeld ahead of the Chicago Fire MLS match in April 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
The starting XI for the Chicago Fire on April 21, 2017. Nemanja Nikolic, Jorge Bava, Michael Harrington, Johan Kappelhof, Joao Meira, Brandon Vincent, Juninho, Dax McCarty, Luis Solignac, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Michael de Leeuw. Picture by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Jozy Altidore goes for a defensive header during a Major League Soccer match in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak.
Jozy Altidore challenged the ball from a Chicago Fire defender in a MLS Match in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Raheem Edwards flies through the air to get a head on the ball during a Major League Soccer match against the Chicago Fire in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Jozy goes to ground with Joao Meira during a MLS match in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Sebastian Giovinco celebrating his first goal of the night against the Chicago Fire on April 21, 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Víctor Vázquez gets the ball away from a Chicago Fire defender. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Bastian Schweinsteiger disappointed at the first half performance at BMO Field on April 21, 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Toronto FC and Chicago Fire players try to get a head on the ball during a 2017 MLS match. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Bastian Schweinsteiger directing his Chiacgo Fire teammates during a Major League Soccer match in Toronto, Canada. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Sebastian Giovinco get a head on the ball during a MLS match against Chiacgo Fire in Toronto, Ontario. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Jozy Altidore with an attempt on the south end net at BMO Field in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
A south end supporter at BMO Field covers up in the smoky celebrations. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Toronto FC celebrate a third goal to make it 3-1 on the night against the Chicago Fire. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Jozy Altidore has his shirt tugged on during a play in the Chicago Fire box at BMO Field. Image by Dennis Marciniak.
Steven Beitashour waving and thanking the fans for a great night of football at BMO Field. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.