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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...

Iran's soccer team pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup on June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iran soccer team pushes back on Donald Trump comments, saying ‘no one can exclude’ it from the World Cup

By Graham Dunbar

March 13, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one...

FILE – 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)

National Women’s Soccer League embarks on its 14th season with returning stars and 2 new teams

By Anne M. Peterson

March 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The NWSL is embarking on its 14th season hoping to benefit from the surge in...

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)

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks

By Associated Press

March 11, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

Iran’s sports minister said it's “not possible” for the country to take part in the...

In this photo supplied by Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke’s office, the Minister Tony Burke, center, poses in an undisclosed location with five Iranian women soccer players who have been granted asylum in Australia, on March 10, 2026. (Australia Ministry of Home Affairs via AP)

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team

By Charlotte Graham-McLay

March 10, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady claps after his team's game against the Columbus Crew on Sept. 27, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire play Columbus to scoreless draw in Crew’s home opener to keep all-time series even

By Associated Press

March 7, 2026 at 9:37 p.m.

It was the 24th draw in the 80th meeting between the clubs with the victories...

Lionel Messi arrives with President Donald Trump at an event to honor the 2025 Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami CF in the East Room of the White House on March 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lionel Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Donald Trump’s White House mark a change?

By Débora Rey

March 6, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his...

Fireworks and flames go off as Chicago officials and Chicago Fire representatives hold groundbreaking ceremony on March 3, 2026, at the site of what will be the team's new home, a 22,000-seat, open-air soccer stadium at the north end of the area called The 78 near Roosevelt Road in Chicago's South Loop. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire break ground on $750 million South Loop soccer stadium, transforming the sports landscape

By Robert Channick

March 4, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

The Chicago Fire hosted a groundbreaking event for their privately funded $750 million soccer stadium...

A cyclist rides past an installation promoting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

By Graham Dunbar

March 4, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a...

Fireworks and flames go off as Chicago officials and Chicago Fire representatives hold groundbreaking ceremony, March 3, 2026, at the site of what will be the team's new home, a 22,000-seat, open-air soccer stadium at the north end of the area called "The 78" near Roosevelt Road in Chicago's South Loop. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Fire break ground on $750M stadium at The 78 in the South Loop

By Terrence Antonio James

March 4, 2026 at 7:58 a.m.

Groundbreaking for the Chicago Fire's $750 million stadium took place on March 3, with structural...

Workers continue their construction of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. Wilmette is objecting to the playing of about 17 Chicago Stars games annually at the stadium, which borders Wilmette. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Wilmette asking Evanston to nix 17 Chicago Stars games at Northwestern’s Ryan Field

By Daniel I. Dorfman

March 3, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Wilmette officials are objecting to a proposal that would permit the Chicago Stars soccer team...