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Matt Polster speaks after being selected by the Chicago Fire in the first round of the 2015 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.

Fire bolster defense with first pick in SuperDraft

June 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

The Chicago Fire went for defensive help by selecting Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Matt Polster with their No. 7 overall pick in Thursday's Major League Soccer SuperDraft in Philadelphia. Polster, named Missouri...

The DePaul bench erupts during a second half run.

DePaul fades down stretch in 78-72 loss to Georgetown

May 31, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

First place in the Big East was there for the taking for DePaul on Tuesday night. But the Blue Demons' bid for their best start since joining the league fell...

Illinois State wide receiver Jon-Marc Anderson celebrates with offensive lineman Jermaine Barton (70) after scoring a touchdown during the first half.

North Dakota State tops Illinois State in final minute for FCS title

June 16, 2018 at 6:03 a.m.

FRISCO, Texas — Illinois State nearly pulled off another fourth quarter miracle Saturday. But after taking the lead with 1 minute, 38 seconds left, the Redbirds couldn't hold off North...

After transferring to Illinois State from Indiana, quarterback Tre Roberson got a big confidence boost.

Tre Roberson revives career in leading Illinois State to FCS title game

June 16, 2018 at 5:24 a.m.

FRISCO, Texas — Tre Roberson was guaranteed nothing when he arrived at Illinois State's preseason football camp last summer. Unhappy with being relegated to part-time quarterback duties at Indiana, Roberson's...

Illinois State all-conference middle linebacker motivated by his dad

June 16, 2018 at 4:54 a.m.

NORMAL, Ill. — Pat Meehan wishes his dad could see him now. It has been 1-1/2 years since the Illinois State junior lost to his father and best friend, Mike,...

Fire release 2015 schedule

June 16, 2018 at 8:08 p.m.

The Fire released their 2015 schedule that includes visits by Major League Soccer's two expansion teams and 13 national television appearances as they open their 18th season on Saturday, March...

Frank Yallop has spent a busy offseason signing players for the Chicago Fire.

Fire sign Brazilian striker ‘Guly’ do Prado

June 16, 2018 at 8:10 p.m.

The Chicago Fire added more offensive depth Tuesday with the signing of Brazilian striker Guilherme "Guly" do Prado. Do Prado, 33, joins the Fire from English side Southampton, where he...

Head coach Brock Spack watches from the sidelines as Illinois State plays Eastern Illinois in 2012.

A pair of crowns on the line for Illinois State, North Dakota State

June 16, 2018 at 6:24 a.m.

It's not just a national championship at stake when Illinois State meets North Dakota State in Saturday's Football Championship Subdivision title game. There's still the matter of who's top dog...

UIC's D'Juan Miller and Northwestern's Bryant McIntosh battle for the ball during the first half.

Alex Olah and Bryant McIntosh come through for Northwestern

June 18, 2018 at 2:27 a.m.

Alex Olah and his ailing back have earned a holiday break. The Northwestern junior scored nine points early as the Wildcats built a big lead over UIC on the way...

Fire sign Ghana’s David Accam to multi-year designated player deal

June 18, 2018 at 2:43 a.m.

Striker David Accam averaged nearly a goal every two games in his last stop, the kind of offensive punch the Chicago Fire now hope he'll replicate here. The Fire announced...

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