Manchester United players Ji-Sung Park and Patrice Evra will learn how to make Chicago-style deep dish pizza at The Original Gino's East of Chicago (162 E. Superior just off Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611) on Friday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. CT in advance of the Herbalife World Football Challenge match between the Chicago Fire and Manchester United at Soldier Field on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes.
The two Manchester United stars will step into the kitchen to make authentic deep dish pizza at The Original Gino’s East, one of Chicago’s most renowned pizza restaurants. Following the making of a couple of Chicago’s favorite pies Park and Evra will write their names into the stucco walls of the flagship restaurant in downtown Chicago.
A retired South Korean international, Park Ji-Sung played 100 matches for his country, appearing in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals before retiring from international soccer earlier this year. The most accomplished Asian footballer of all time, the speedy winger has made 117 appearances for the Red Devils since joining from PSV Eindhoven in 2005 and this year became the first Asian player to appear in a UEFA Champions League Final.
A veteran of 35 international matches for France, defender Patrice Evra played for Les Bleus at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. An accomplished left back known for pace and athleticism, Evra has appeared in 169 league matches for United since joining from Monaco in 2006, at times serving as captain for both the Red Devils and his country.
Who: Manchester United players Ji-Sung Park and Patrice Evra
What: World renowned Manchester United players making Chicago-style deep dish pizza
Where: The Original Gino's East of Chicago
162 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611-2916
When: Friday, July 22
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. CT
Media required to have valid media ID in order to attend. All times subject to change; Media should contact SUM Consultant Gabe Gabor - 917.364.2755/gabe.gabor@mlssoccer.com
