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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...

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws to a receiver during warmups before a game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Column: Diego Pavia’s classless behavior after Heisman Trophy loss leads the 2025 Sports Apology of the Year

By Paul Sullivan

December 15, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

In another banner year for sports apologies, Diego Pavia's apology for bad sportsmanship following his...

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman warms up before a NWSL semifinal match against Portland Thorns FC on Nov. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

NWSL may adopt policy allowing teams to sign select players above the salary cap

By Anne M. Peterson

December 12, 2025 at 8:04 a.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League could soon adopt a roster mechanism that would allow teams...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over 2026 World Cup ticket prices

By James Robson

December 11, 2025 at 2:48 p.m.

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup...

Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher practices July 2, 2024, outside SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview before joining the U.S. national team for the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

World Cup champion goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher re-signs with the Stars for an 11th season in Chicago

By Julia Poe

December 10, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

After a decade with the Stars, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is staying in Chicago.

President Donald Trump is presented with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Soccer peace prize for Donald Trump triggers complaints about Gianni Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators

By Graham Dunbar

December 9, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to...

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer answers questions during a press conference at Wrigley Field on Oct. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Cubs might be ready for Hot Stove spending, while White Sox could be shopping in the bargain bins

By Paul Sullivan

December 7, 2025 at 7:09 a.m.

Baseball’s winter meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., and the Cubs and White Sox are...

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete ‘incredible journey,’ winning MLS Cup for franchise’s 1st title

By Tim Reynolds

December 6, 2025 at 6:14 p.m.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps...

U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in the World Cup draw on Dec. 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

World Cup draw: US starts against Paraguay — while Argentina and Lionel Messi to open against Algeria

By Ronald Blum

December 5, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their World Cup title defense against Algeria, while the U.S. was...

President Donald Trump places the FIFA Peace Prize around his neck after receiving it from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Donald Trump awarded FIFA’s new peace prize at 2026 World Cup draw

By Seung Min Kim

December 5, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026...

Former Naperville Central student-athlete Chase Adams

17-year-old MLS Next Pro player Chase Adams is ‘grateful’ as he returns to Naperville after U-17 World Cup

By Matt Le Cren

December 5, 2025 at 8:57 a.m.

Chase Adams, a former Naperville Central student-athlete, plays professionally for the Columbus Crew 2.