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Chicago Red Stars acquire forward Kealia Ohai from the Houston Dash for defender Katie Naughton

January 6, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars took their first step toward filling the gap left by Sam Kerr's departure by acquiring forward Kealia Ohai from the Houston Dash. In exchange, the Red...

Fire hire Sebastian Pelzer as technical director to oversee scouting and other soccer operations

December 28, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

The Fire continued building their technical staff Saturday, announcing the hiring of Sebastian Pelzer as technical director. The team said Pelzer, 39, will work on "all aspects" of the Fire's...

Basel coach Raphael Wicky arrives for a Champions League match against SL Benfica at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on Dec. 5, 2017.

Chicago Fire hire Raphael Wicky as the team’s new coach: ‘He has a fresh, modern approach to football’

December 27, 2019 at 11:05 a.m.

New Chicago Fire sporting director Georg Heitz said his first priority was hiring a new coach. And one week after taking over, he has chosen Raphael Wicky. The Fire on...

Georg Heitz joins the Chicago Fire looking to implement an attacking philosophy: ‘We want to be an entertaining team, we want to be an active team’

December 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

The Chicago Fire have returned to Soldier Field, rebranded and — though the words haven'tbeen used officially — are in the midst of a rebuild. Georg Heitz will be the...

Fire Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto speaks during a press conference announcing the team's return to Soldier Field during a news conference Oct. 8, 2019. (Camille Fine/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire will hire Georg Heitz as sporting director to oversee the team’s rebuild

December 18, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

Georg Heitz will be the Chicago Fire's new sporting director. A source confirmed Heitz, the former sporting director of Swiss club FC Basel, will oversee soccer operations for the Fire...

The Chicago Fire sign Nicholas Slonina of Addison to a homegrown contract. But they’re still in search of a sporting director, a head coach — and a full roster.

December 10, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

The Fire are a month away from the start of preseason camp and still need to fill key positions on the roster and coaching staff. But the club made one...

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) makes his way onto in the field before the start of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2018.

Khalil Mack pays off the holiday tab for more than 300 Walmart shoppers

December 10, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

We already know Khalil Mack is fond of shopping at Target and HomeGoods. Is it time to add Walmart to the list? The Walmart in Fort Pierce, Fla., revealed Friday...

Chicago Fire unveil a new crest — dubbed the ‘Fire Crown’ for ‘flames inverted to become a crown’ — and adopt ‘Football Club’ as part of their name

November 21, 2019 at 8:39 p.m.

The list of changes to the Chicago Fire is growing larger ahead of the 2020 season. And now come two of the biggest changes yet: a new crest and a...

The Chicago Fire's Nicolas Gaitan moves the ball against Orlando City during the first half Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Orlando, Fla.

Chicago Fire pick up options on C.J. Sapong and Raheem Edwards and decline options on Nicolas Gaitan and Aleksandar Katai

November 21, 2019 at 6:40 p.m.

Lost in the shuffle of the Chicago Fire's rebrand Thursday was a number of roster moves. The Fire announced they picked up team options for 2020 on forward C.J. Sapong...

Chicago Fire fans watch the team's home opener against the Philadelphia Union at Toyota Park in Bridgeview on Saturday, March 24, 2012.

Chicago Fire file trademark application for a new crest and tweaked team name

November 21, 2019 at 11:06 a.m.

The Chicago Fire have been discussing a rebrand for several months and, based on trademark filings, that rebrand will include a new crest and a new name. The Fire, formally...

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