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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...

Chicago Stars play Orlando Pride in the second half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars lose 2-0 to the San Diego Wave in Mallory Swanson’s 1st start of the season

By Phuoc Nguyen

May 31, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Dudinha and Trinity Byars scored to lead the San Diego Wave to a 2-0 win...

PSG's head coach Luis Enrique, top, celebrates with players after winning the Champions League final soccer match against Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Paris Saint-Germain wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

By James Robson

May 30, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi runs with the ball during a friendly soccer match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

10 players to watch at the World Cup

By James Robson

May 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Two of soccer’s all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport’s biggest...

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)

Haiti’s only player who lives in country still waiting for US visa as his squad prepares for World Cup

By Dánica Coto

May 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean...

As many as 1 billion TV viewers worldwide are estimated to have seen views of the Chicago skyline during telecasts of the World Cup's opening ceremony on June 17, 1994, at Soldier Field. (Eduardo Contreras/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: When the city hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup at Soldier Field

By Kori Rumore

May 28, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

Crowds, and world leaders, showed up in force to celebrate the five countries whose World...

In this photo provided by the Hunt family, Lamar Hunt kicks a ball at a World Cup fan plaza in Dusseldorf, Germany, during the 1974 soccer tournament. (Hunt Family via AP)

The US is a 2-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened.

By Dave Skretta

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

Without Lamar Hunt, the U.S. may well have been watching the World Cup being played...

Fans watch the Chicago Stars play the Seattle Reign on June 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)

Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz after a 3-8 start to the NWSL season

By Associated Press

May 27, 2026 at 11:54 p.m.

GM Richard Feuz had been with the Chicago Stars since 2024. The team had a...

Mallory Swanson, left, reacts with teammate Sophia Smith after scoring her side’s third goal during a group B match at Nice Stadium at the Summer Olympics on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Chicago Stars’ Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT for the 1st time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson

May 27, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson, nicknamed Triple Espresso at the 2024 Olympics, were...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady looks on during an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Fire GK Chris Brady makes the US World Cup roster — along with surprises from coach Mauricio Pochettino

By Ronald Blum

May 26, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady, a native of Naperville, made the USMNT roster despite having...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a soccer ball to children after her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament

By Associated Press

May 26, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World...