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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...

World Cup merchandise is displayed at the Kansas City airport ahead of the 2026 World Cup on May 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty)

Jude Dumfeh: Soccer and the World Cup is more than a game for me

By Jude Dumfeh

June 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Growing up in Ghana where soccer was overwhelmingly the most popular sport, I always had...

U.S. midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Cristian Roldan (15) thank the crowd after a friendly against Germany on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Chicago — with no World Cup games — gives the US team a final send-off in a loss to Germany at Soldier Field

By Sean Hammond

June 6, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

Saturday's U.S.-Germany friendly was a celebration of soccer for Chicago, which is not among the...

U.S. defenders Antonee Robinson and Tim Ream (13) celebrate a goal in the first half of a friendly against Germany on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Photos: USMNT falls to Germany at Soldier Field in World Cup tune-up

By Josh Boland

June 6, 2026 at 5:20 p.m.

Photos of the United States' 2-1 loss to Germany in a World Cup tune-up match...

Argentina national team members work out during practice for the FIFA World Cup on June 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Lionel Messi era with another World Cup title

By Débora Rey

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

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming...

England forward Harry Kane stands near sprinklers during a training session in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

By Associated Press

June 4, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing...

Iran players work out during a training session in southern Turkey on June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

How is the war affecting Iran players ahead of the World Cup? ‘Well, to be honest, it’s not easy.’

By Khalil Hamra

June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the...

Iceland's Andri Baldursson and Haiti's Oliver Pierre Woodensky battle for the ball during an International Friendly at BMO Field on March 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup

By Pierre-Richard Luxama

June 3, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

The U.S. government has given a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s...

The stands of the Azteca stadium are seen empty of fans prior a World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying soccer match between Mexico and Jamaica on Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans’ anti-gay chant ahead of World Cup

By Associated Press

June 2, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

Just days before the World Cup opens in Mexico City, the Mexican soccer federation on...

Fans watch a Champion league soccer match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at the Lion Sports Bar on May 30, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tassanee Vejpongsa)

Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

By Kimberlee Kruesi

June 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won’t have an issue finding...

Referee Daniele Orsato talks to Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, during the World Cup semifinal match against Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, on Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

FIFA says match tempo — and limiting time-wasting — will be point of emphasis at World Cup

By Tim Reynolds

June 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking...