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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...

Karla Mohtashemi, center, celebrates as Voice of Iran hosts a car rally in Bellevue, Wash., on Feb. 28, 2026, in response to the U.S. bombing of Iran. (Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP)

Iran’s World Cup place put in doubt by Middle East conflict. FIFA has Iraq next in line.

By Graham Dunbar

March 2, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt...

Iranian supporters react during the Women's Asia Cup soccer match between Iran and South Korea on the Gold Coast, Australia, on March 2, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP)

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

By Associated Press

March 1, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team...

Fire forward Jonathan Bamba, left, celebrates with teammate Hugo Cuypers after scoring a goal during the first half against Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire ride Jonathan Bamba’s 1st-half goal to 3-0 win over Montreal in home opener at Soldier Field

By Associated Press

February 28, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage...

Akron Stadium, a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stands in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

By Carlos Rodriguez

February 26, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has...

The Chicago Fire recently unveiled a replica suite from their upcoming South Loop stadium.

Chicago Fire open up marketing center to sell suites and seats at new $750M soccer stadium

By Robert Channick

February 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As the Bears waffle between potential destinations for their new planned stadium, including potentially moving...

Vehicles pass a burned car a day after the Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in Guadalajara, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup

By Megan Janetsky

February 24, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

Fighting between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexican security forces raged on in a...

Dynamo forward Guilherme Augusto scores past Fire goalie Chris Brady for his his second goal of the second half at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Houston. The Fire lost 2-1 in their season opener. (Tim Warner/Getty)

Chicago Fire allow pair of second-half goals and lose to Houston Dynamo 2-1 in season opener

By Associated Press

February 21, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

Guilherme Santos scored two second-half goals of his MLS debut to rally the Houston Dynamo...

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps on Dec. 6, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Major League Soccer opens the 2026 season this weekend with eyes on the World Cup and a schedule shift

By Anne M. Peterson

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Major League Soccer opens its 31st season this weekend, kicking off one of the most...

Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino, president of FIFA, tries out a USA hat during a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Olympic body to look at Gianni Infantino’s political neutrality after Trump peace board event

By Associated Press

February 20, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

After FIFA leader Gianni Infantino took part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace...

Fire players celebrate after their 3-1 victory over Orlando City in an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff game at SeatGeek Stadium on Oct. 22, 2025, in Bridgeview. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire look to build on last season’s success under Gregg Berhalter: ‘Progress really motivates us’

By Paul Johnson

February 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Coming off their first MLS playoff win in 16 years, the Chicago Fire are motivated...