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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...

The Chicago Stars celebrate a goal by Mallory Swanson (9) against Bay FC in the second half Sunday, May 24, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Mallory Swanson scores in her 2nd game back as the Chicago Stars down Bay FC 1-0

By Associated Press

May 24, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

The Chicago Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with the win.

Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola hugs Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as he played last match for the team during a Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

By James Robson

May 24, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Pep Guardiola fights back tears on the sideline as he brings 10 years at Manchester...

Arsenal players celebrate their Premier League title with the trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal in London, England, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

A ‘magical’ title win as Arsenal’s players finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy

By Steve Douglas

May 24, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Arsenal clinched a first English league title since 2004 with a game to spare in...

Fire defender Andrew Gutman heads the ball over Toronto midfielder Malik Henry during the second half Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Soldier Field. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Fire head into World Cup break with an 8-4-2 record after beating Toronto 2-1

By Associated Press

May 23, 2026 at 10:01 p.m.

Robin Lod and Andrew Gutman each scored a goal to help the Chicago Fire beat...

Iran's national soccer team stands onstage while greeted by a crowd during a pro-government gathering before its departure for training and friendly matches in Turkey ahead of the World Cup on May 13, 2026, at Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iran says team’s base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the US

By David Brandt

May 23, 2026 at 7:53 p.m.

The Iranian team originally was scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but a move has...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the World Cup in Washington on Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Did FIFA’s big experiment make the World Cup too big for its own good?

By James Robson

May 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than...

The Fire's Maren Haile-Selassie tries to take the ball around Montreal's Jalen Neal during the first half Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Montreal. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-best 13th goal and Chris Brady earns 6th shutout as Chicago Fire beat Montreal 2-0

By Associated Press

May 16, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

As Mallory Swanson returns to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’

By Andy Martinez

May 16, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Mallory Swanson completed her comeback from maternity leave Saturday, coming off the bench for the...

Colombian singer Shakira rehearses a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, on May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS

By Associated Press

May 14, 2026 at 9:23 a.m.

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and...

Fire striker Hugo Cuypers, front, works against D.C. United's Lucas Bartlett during the first half at Audi Field on May 13, 2026, in Washington. (Hannah Foslien/Getty)

Hugo Cuypers scores his MLS-leading 12th goal in Chicago Fire’s 3-1 win to snap 2-game skid

By Associated Press

May 13, 2026 at 9:35 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 12th goal this season, and the Chicago Fire beat D.C....