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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...

Jerry Lee stands on a bustling South Wentworth Avenue at 23rd Street in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood on Aug. 1, 2025. Lee and other Chicago residents have started to wonder about the neighborhood’s future as Chinatowns in other cities continue to dwindle. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chinatown residents express aspirations — and concerns — for proposed Chicago Fire stadium

By Tess Kenny

August 2, 2025 at 12:18 p.m.

Residents are worried about the future of Chinatown, fearing that the proposed $650 million Chicago...

Chicago Stars forward Ally Schlegel during an NWSL match against the Orlando Pride on March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Ally Schlegel’s 2nd-half goal gives Chicago Stars a 1-1 tie with Gotham FC

By Associated Press

August 2, 2025 at 1:22 a.m.

Ally Schlegel scored in the 68th minute to give the Chicago Stars a 1-1 draw...

Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady grabs a loose against Cincinnati on April 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chris Brady records his 2nd straight shutout in Chicago Fire’s 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls

By Associated Press

July 27, 2025 at 7:36 a.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored a penalty kick, Chris Brady earned his second consecutive clean sheet and...

The Fire's Hugo Cuypers (9) celebrates with Leonardo Barroso after scoring against Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois during the first half on July 19, 2025, in Montreal. The Fire won 2-0. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Goals from Hugo Cuypers and Jack Elliott help the Chicago Fire beat Montreal 2-0

By Associated Press

July 19, 2025 at 11:40 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers and Jack Elliott scored goals, and Chris Brady recorded his third clean sheet...

President Donald Trump, right, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino carry the championship trophy at the conclusion of the Club World Cup final soccer match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Why the US might finally start calling soccer ‘football’

By James Robson

July 17, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

It is the world’s most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what...

The Fire's Philip Zinckernagel scores off a corner kick against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire settle for 2-2 draw with Atlanta United after allowing a stoppage-time goal

By Associated Press

July 16, 2025 at 10:18 p.m.

Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to...

Al Ain’s Park Yong-woo splashes his face to cool off during the Club World Cup match on June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

By Graham Dunbar

July 16, 2025 at 8:56 a.m.

Scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere...

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer reacts after scoring a goal against Paris Saint-Germain during the first half of the Club World Cup final soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Chelsea beats Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 for the FIFA Club World Cup title as Cole Palmer scores twice

By Associated Press

July 13, 2025 at 4:56 p.m.

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris...

Anders Dreyer scores 2 goals to help San Diego FC beat the Chicago Fire 2-1

By Associated Press

July 12, 2025 at 10:55 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute and Chris Brady had two saves for the...

Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz, bottom, celebrates with teammate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his side's third goal during a Club World Cup semifinal against Real Madrid on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

PSG will face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final after routing Real Madrid 4-0

By Associated Press

July 9, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

Coming off its first Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain will play Chelsea for the Club...