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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...

Mexico’s Julian Quinones celebrates scoring (16) his side’s second goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

By Carlos Rodriguez

June 24, 2026 at 10:40 p.m.

Mexico's Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, the 40-year-old goalkeeper, entered in the 77th minute, joining Lionel Messi...

Qatar’s Assim Madibo (23) leaves the field after he was issued a red card for fouling Canada’s Ismael Kone, who receives medical attention in the background, during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Qatar’s Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada’s Ismaël Koné at World Cup

By James Robson

June 24, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Qatar player Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke...

United States’ Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great’ and hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game against Turkey

By Greg Beacham

June 24, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Pedro Neto after Ronaldo scored his side's third goal during a World Cup Group K match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups with 2 goals in Portugal’s win

By Kristie Rieken

June 23, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his World Cup debut in 2006, and he also...

A fan holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy at a fan festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 11, 2026, during a live broadcast of the match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What to know about World Cup tiebreakers — and how teams can advance to the knockout phase

By James Robson

June 23, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine...

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after a World Cup Group J match against Austria on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s win

By Stephen Hawkins

June 22, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

Argentina's Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, moving two ahead of...

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku, front, and Egypt’s Emam Ashour fight for the ball during the World Cup Group G match in Seattle on June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

French TV disavows female presenter’s barb at Belgium player over leaving World Cup for childbirth

By Associated Press

June 22, 2026 at 8:41 a.m.

French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium...

Algeria fans cheer their team during the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Algeria in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/ Patrick Post)

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

By Dave Skretta

June 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college...

Argentine midfielder Diego Maradona about to score the controversial first goal against England, on June 23, 1986, in Mexico City. At left is England's goalkeeper Peter Shilton and at right is Argentina's Jorge Valdano. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Diego Maradona scores ‘Hand of God’ goal

By Associated Press

June 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

Today is Monday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2026. There are 192 days left...

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw

By Alanis Thames

June 21, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be...