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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...

The Fire's Philip Zinckernagel, left, and Nashville's Reed Baker-Whiting battle for the ball during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty)

Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to Nashville, which becomes 1st MLS team to clinch playoff berth

By Associated Press

September 19, 2026 at 11:34 p.m.

Brian Schwake finished off his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season as Nashville clinched...

The Chicago Plan Commission approved a proposal by developer Related Midwest to build a 22,000-seat soccer stadium for the Chicago Fire on The 78, the mega-development site just south of downtown along the Chicago River. (Related Midwest and Gensler)

Plan Commission approves proposal to build Chicago Fire stadium on The 78 mega-development site

By Brian J. Rogal

September 25, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

The Chicago Plan Commission approved on Thursday a proposal by developer Related Midwest to build...

De La Salle’s Alex Panduro (6) brings the ball up the field against Mount Carmel during a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Instead of playing in MLS Next League, Alex Panduro makes triumphant return for De La Salle. ‘Finish it off.’

By Steve Millar

September 17, 2025 at 10:08 a.m.

Alex Panduro scores on free kick with 1:12 left as De La Salle takes a...

The Fire's Jack Elliott, left, battles New York City's Hannes Wolf for a header during the first half Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire get early goal from Philip Zinckernagel but fail to hold lead in 3-1 loss to New York City

By Associated Press

September 13, 2025 at 10:48 p.m.

Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half, and New York City...

Chicago Stars forward Ally Schlegel (34) jumps into the arms of midfielder Bea Franklin (20) after Franklin scored during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Stars defeat Orlando Pride in the ‘Lakefront Faceoff’ in Evanston

By Eileen T. Meslar

September 7, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

The Chicago Stars defeated the Orlando Pride 5-2 in the "Lakefront Faceoff" at Martin Stadium...

Chicago Stars midfielder Bea Franklin celebrates after she scored during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars set season-high attendance in a win at Northwestern’s lakefront Martin Stadium, their 2026 home

By Kalen Lumpkins

September 7, 2025 at 11:21 p.m.

The Chicago Stars had a season-high turnout in their first game at Northwestern's Martin Stadium....

Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers score in Chicago Fire’s 3-2 win over New England Revolution

By Associated Press

September 6, 2025 at 10:27 p.m.

Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers each scored a goal Saturday night to help...

A Northwestern football game against Miami (Ohio) kicks off Aug. 31, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars will play their 2026 NWSL season at Northwestern’s lakefront Martin Stadium

By Colleen Kane

September 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Chicago Stars President Karen Leetzow said accessibility, stadium size and a built-in fan base are...

Ludmila pulls Chicago Stars into 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit for fifth straight unbeaten game

By Associated Press

August 31, 2025 at 6:27 p.m.

Ludmila scored in the 67th minute to pull the Chicago Stars into a 1-1 draw...

Chicago Fire’s unbeaten streak ends at 5 games with a 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union

By Associated Press

August 23, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.

Kai Wagner and Milan Iloski each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia...

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) celebrates a goal against Bay FC on April 13, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Ludmila scores historic hat trick in Chicago Stars’ 3-3 tie with North Carolina Courage

By Theo Lloyd-Hughes

January 13, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Ludmila scored three goals in an NWSL-record 10 minutes in the second half, and the...