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Chicago Fire’s Jonathan Bamba (19) hugs assistant coach Tom Heinemann, back, after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago Fire beat the Whitecaps 3-1 in matchup of former teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller

By Associated Press

October 7, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Chicago Fire beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in a matchup of former Bayern Munich...

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...

Spectators react following the World Cup Group D match between the United States and Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

World Cup what to know: US back in action against Australia today — and Brazil works to rebound

By David Brandt

June 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The United States is back in action Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly...

United States winger Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP)

Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss Americans’ World Cup game Friday

By Andrew Destin

June 18, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Thursday because of a left calf...

Beware the Rocky curse: Brazilian fans at World Cup in Philadelphia heed warning not to put team gear on statue

By Dan Gelston

June 18, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in...

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. (Ed Zurga/AP)

Editorial: Make no mistake, Chicago should be filled with World Cup fans right now

By The Editorial Board

June 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This summer's soccerpalooza belonged at Soldier Field in Chicago.

England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a goal against Croatia during the World Cup Group L match Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Harry Kane scores twice to tie England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

By Schuyler Dixon

June 17, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham...

The Chicago Fire soccer stadium is under construction at the north end of The 78 development in Chicago's South Loop on May 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire stadium site should get $425 million subsidy, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes

By Jake Sheridan

June 17, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $425 million taxpayer subsidy Wednesday for public infrastructure at the...

U.S. winger Christian Pulisic dribbles past Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres during a World Cup Group D match June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic still training separately from US team, increasing concern about Friday’s World Cup game

By Greg Beacham

June 17, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Christian Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the U.S. victory over Paraguay last week...

Marchers with the Greater Seattle Business Association, Washington's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, hold rainbow letters spelling out "Seattle" during the annual Seattle Pride Parade on June 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’

By Andrew Destin

June 17, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

Egypt and Iran, two of the most repressive places in the world for gays and...

FILE -New Zealand goalkeeper Jenny Bindon deflects a ball as she is challenged by England’s Alex Scott, front, during the group B match between New Zealand and England at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

New Zealand’s Tyler Bindon and mom Jenny Bindon are the first mother-son duo to play in the World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson

June 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When Tyler Bindon came in off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Lionel Messi has his 1st World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

By Dave Skretta

June 17, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for...