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The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new $750 million stadium going up at The 78 in the South Loop. (Chicago Fire FC)

Chicago Fire launch luxury seat sales featuring mini-suites and bun-warmers

By Robert Channick

September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new...

The Chicago Stars' Brianna Pinto right, battles NJ/NY Gotham's Jordynn Dudley during an NWSL match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Harrison, N.J. (Jordan Bank/Getty)

Chicago Stars fall to Gotham 3-1, dropping them to 5-19-2 after 5th consecutive defeat

By Phuoc Nguyen

September 25, 2026 at 11:43 p.m.

By PHUOC NGUYEN Jess Fishlock scored two goals to break Megan Rapinoe’s Seattle Reign career...

The Fire's Philip Zinckernagel, left, and Nashville's Reed Baker-Whiting battle for the ball during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty)

Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to Nashville, which becomes 1st MLS team to clinch playoff berth

By Associated Press

September 19, 2026 at 11:34 p.m.

Brian Schwake finished off his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season as Nashville clinched...

U.S. fans cheer before a World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Andre Penner/AP)

World Cup: The knockout round begins today. Here are all the matchups — including when the US plays next.

By Associated Press

June 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway...

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's third goal during a World Cup Group J match against Jordan on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Lionel Messi becomes 1st to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record in Argentina win

By Schuyler Dixon

June 28, 2026 at 12:12 a.m.

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while...

Harry Kane salutes fans after England's 2-0 win against Panama in a World Cup Group L match Saturday, June 27, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Steve Luciano/AP)

Harry Kane scores against Panama to become England’s all-time World Cup goal-scoring leader

By Stephen Whyno

June 27, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

Harry Kane scored in the 67th minute in a 2-0 win against Panama on Saturday...

Anthony Vega, of Seattle, displays a Pride flag outside Lumen Field before a World Cup Group G match between Egypt and Iran on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

World Cup: ‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

By Hallie Golden

June 26, 2026 at 8:24 p.m.

It was just a coincidence that Seattle's “Pride Match” ended up as a high-stakes World...

Former German soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger conducts an interview ahead of a Nations League match between Germany and Switzerland on Oct. 13, 2020, in Cologne, Germany. (Martin Meissner/AP)

World Cup: Bastian Schweinsteiger says his comments on Ivory Coast were about its style and not its players

By Associated Press

June 26, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

Former Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday said he was talking about Ivory Coast’s style...

Volunteer Mbalu Lumor hands out “Canadian clappers” to attendees at the FIFA Fan Festival on June 24, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Maple leaf-shaped ‘Canadian clapper’ sparks a World Cup buzz across Toronto

By Mike Householder

June 26, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

A red noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become all the rage in Toronto...

Netherlands’ Memphis Depay tries to reach the ball in front of the goal during the World Cup match against Tunisia in Kansas City, Mo., on June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

World Cup schedule for knockout round begins to take shape. Here’s what to know.

By Associated Press

June 26, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

The field for the elimination phase of the World Cup is beginning to take shape,...

United States' Christian Pulisic walks off the field after a World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey in Inglewood, Calif., on June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

World Cup: US coach annoyed by perceived disappointment after finishing group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

By Greg Beacham

June 25, 2026 at 11:47 p.m.

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United...

Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pépé, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group E match against Curacao on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

World Cup: Ivory Coast advances to knockout round for 1st time as Nicolas Pépé scores twice in win

By Dan Gelston

June 25, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World...

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding USMNT is tougher than he imagined, but he’s making progress

By Greg Beacham

June 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team...