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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 Fire's Hugo Cuypers, left, kicks the ball past Philadelphia Union's Olwethu Makhanya, front right, in the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the MLS Eastern Conference playoffs, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Union beat Chicago Fire in a penalty-kick shootout in opener of 1st-round playoff series

By Associated Press

October 26, 2025 at 8:22 p.m.

The top-seeded Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire in penalty kicks on Sunday in a...

Former United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher waves to fans during a ceremony honoring her before an international friendly women's soccer match against Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

USWNT beats Portugal 3-1 as goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is honored

By Associated Press

October 26, 2025 at 7:25 p.m.

The U.S. women’s national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday...

Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez gains control of the ball before scoring a goal in the second half of an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff game against Orlando City at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on Oct. 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire get 1st playoff win since 2009. Up next: best-of-3 series against the No. 1 seed.

By Paul Johnson

October 23, 2025 at 12:28 a.m.

It was Brian Gutiérrez, a Berwyn native, who started the scoring, setting the tone for...

Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) scores a goal in the second half of an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff game against Orlando City at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on Oct. 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Fire defeat Orlando City 3-1 in MLS wild-card game

By Chris Sweda

October 23, 2025 at 12:24 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Fire's Eastern Conference wild-card game against Orlando City at SeatGeek Stadium on...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon on Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Main Fox network will televise 69 of 104 matches at next year’s World Cup, with remaining 35 on FS1

By Associated Press

October 22, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

Fox Sports will televise 69 of the 104 matches at next year’s World Cup on...

New pickleball courts and baseball and soccer fields are visible along South Wells Street in The 78, a largely vacant 62-acre former rail yard site in the South Loop, on June 1, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to know as Bears, Fire and White Sox pursue new homes — and Blackhawks and Sky eye expansion

By baiduhai

October 1, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

The Bears, Fire and White Sox are in the market for new homes, while the...

The Fire's Philip Zinckernagel calls for a foul during the second half against the Union on June 25, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Gregg Berhalter leads Chicago Fire back to the playoffs for 1st time since 2017: ‘Exciting, attacking team’

By Paul Johnson

October 21, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Gregg Berhalter took the job thinking Chicago was primed to become an MLS powerhouse. Now...

People enjoy the recently opened Babe's Sports Bar, 3017 W. Armitage Ave., in Chicago, on Oct. 15, 2025. The sports bar only shows women's sporting events on its TVs. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Restaurant news: Babe’s Sports Bar opens in Logan Square, the first to show only women’s sports in Chicago

By Louisa Kung Liu Chu

October 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

It's not just for women though, “We're for anyone who wants to be part of...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal with defender Jordi Alba, second from left, as Nashville SC midfielder Gastón Brugman (7) and defender Jack Maher walk away during the second half Saturday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (John Amis/AP)

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi wins the Golden Boot — and the MLS playoffs are set on Decision Day

By Anne M. Peterson

October 18, 2025 at 11:13 p.m.

Saturday was the traditional Decision Day, the final day of the MLS regular season when...

Joel Waterman celebrates after the Chicago Fire's tying goal against the New England Revolution during the final seconds of stoppage time at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. The own goal gave the Fire a 2-2 draw. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire earn No. 8 seed in East with draw and will host Orlando City in wild-card match Wednesday

By Associated Press

October 18, 2025 at 11:09 p.m.

An own goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time gave the Chicago Fire a...