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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 outshot 27-3 and allow a 2nd-half PK goal in 1-0 loss, falling to 1-4-0

By Phuoc Nguyen

April 3, 2026 at 11:58 p.m.

Mina Tanaka converted a second-half penalty kick to give the Utah Royals a 1-0 win...

Member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit's supporters group, get hyped before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Post)

NWSL-record crowd of 63,004 watches inaugural Denver Summit home game — while Chicago Stars lose 2-0

By Associated Press

March 29, 2026 at 12:12 a.m.

The Denver Summit and the Washington Spirit played to a scoreless draw on Saturday before...

62-year-old England superfan hoping to sell a house to fund his World Cup holiday

By Associated Press

March 27, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

One hardcore England fan hopes to sell a house to fund his World Cup trip...

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) warms up before the NWSL women’s championship soccer match against Gotham FC, Nov. 22, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Justine Willard, File)

Chicago Stars give up 3 goals in the 1st half in a loss to the Orlando Pride

By Amanda Vogt

March 26, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.

The Orlando Pride scored three goals in the first half to hand the Chicago Stars...

Chicago Stars defender Sam Staab (3) scores the first goal of the game on a free kick during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars get a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Current in home opener

By Amanda Vogt

March 22, 2026 at 9:35 p.m.

Tessa Dellarose scored her first professional goal in her first start and the Chicago Stars...

The Fire's Jonathan Bamba, left, celebrates with Hugo Cuypers after scoring a goal against Montréal on Feb. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Hugo Cuypers and scores again to help Chicago Fire hand Philadelphia Union their 5th straight loss

By Associated Press

March 21, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored and...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill its World Cup schedule

By Graham Dunbar

March 20, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

FIFA fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but took no action on...

Workers continue their construction of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field in Evanston on Nov. 21, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars withdraw application to play at Northwestern’s Ryan Field in Evanston

By Claire Murphy

March 18, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

The Chicago Stars announced they will no longer move forward with an application to play...

Angel City FC midfielder Evelyn Shores, right, controls the ball defended by Chicago Stars FC midfielder Brianna Pinto during the second half of Angel City FC’s home opener match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Angel City FC won 4-0. (Raul Romero Jr./Los Angeles Daily News contributing photographer)

Chicago Stars lose NWSL season opener 4-0 to Angel City FC

By Associated Press

March 15, 2026 at 9:41 p.m.

Angel City opened the NWSL season with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Stars in...

Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) goes for a header against Montreal on Feb. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AP)

Chicago Fire lose to DC United 2-1 on penalty kick in stoppage time to fall to 1-2-1

By Associated Press

March 14, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick in the fifth of 18 minutes of second-half...