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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...

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino talk during a FIFA task force meeting in the East Room of the White House on May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Foreigners with World Cup tickets won’t have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration tells AP

By Seung Min Kim

May 13, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as...

McDonald’s and the Chicago Fire Football Club announced a naming rights partnership that will see the Major League Soccer club’s new $750 million stadium named McDonald’s Park. (McDonald’s/Chicago Fire FC)

McDonald’s gets naming rights sponsorship for new Chicago Fire stadium

By Robert Channick

May 13, 2026 at 4:30 a.m.

Fast-food giant McDonald’s has inked a long-term deal with the Chicago Fire to add its...

A general view of Arrowhead Stadium as it is rebranded as Kansas City Stadium on May 11, 2026, ahead of the World Cup matches in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

US hotels say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

By Philip Marcelo

May 12, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.

The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t matched expectations, at least not yet,...

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga in action against Gotham FC on April 4, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Temwa Chawinga’s hat trick powers Kansas City Current to 3-0 win over Chicago Stars

By Phuoc Nguyen

May 10, 2026 at 9:03 p.m.

Two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga scored all three goals in host Kansas City's 3-0...

Fire midfielder Anton Salétros, right, defends the Red Bulls' Ronald Donkor during the first half Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Hugo Cuypers extends goal streak to 9 matches, but Chicago Fire lose 3-1 to New York Red Bulls

By Associated Press

May 9, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 11th goal of the season, but the Chicago Fire lose...

Pope Leo XIV flanked by Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, right, bids farewell before leaving Naples on May 8, 2026, at the end of a one-day pastoral visit to Pompeii and Naples. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo blesses Serie A champion Inter Milan and reminds them to be responsible ‘heroes’

By Associated Press

May 9, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Newly crowned Serie A champion Inter Milan received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV on...

FILE – General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)

2026 World Cup: FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to championship match

By Associated Press

May 7, 2026 at 10:36 p.m.

FIFA on Thursday tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup...

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike reacts after getting injured during the Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain in Liverpool, England, on April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

This year’s World Cup will be missing some big-name stars as injuries mount 5 weeks before kickoff

By James Robson

May 7, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which...

A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during a Chiefs-Lions game on Sept. 7, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Kansas City is World Cup central, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with 6 games

By Dave Skretta

May 5, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

Of all places, the American Midwest — and Kansas City in particular — could be...

18-year-old Chase Adams makes MLS debut for Columbus Crew. Naperville native is proving ‘I should be there.’

By Matt Le Cren

May 4, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.

Former Naperville Central star Chase Adams played the final seven minutes of the Columbus Crew's...