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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...

Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez (4) celebrates after scoring against the United States in the second half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match in Houston, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Edson Álvarez’s tiebreaking goal gives Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States for its 10th Gold Cup title

By Associated Press

July 6, 2025 at 8:55 p.m.

Mexico beat the United States 2-1 for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title.

FC Cincinnati beats the Chicago Fire 2-1 for their 4th straight win

By Associated Press

July 5, 2025 at 9:50 p.m.

Philip Zinckernagel put away a one-touch shot — off a cross played by Andrew Gutman...

Liverpool’s Diogo Jota reacts after missing a chance to score during the English Premier League match against Aston Villa on Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Darren Staples)

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother, 25, killed in a car accident in Spain

By Tales Azzoni

July 3, 2025 at 7:19 a.m.

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain...

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

Chicago Fire ride a 3-goal 1st-half onslaught to a 3-2 home win over Charlotte

By Associated Press

June 28, 2025 at 11:28 p.m.

Philip Zinckernagel scored to open a three-goal surge in the first half, and the Chicago...

The Union's Jovan Luki holds off a challenge by the Fire's Sergio Oregel during the first half Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire fall 1-0 at home to MLS-leading Philadelphia Union

By Associated Press

June 25, 2025 at 10:16 p.m.

The Chicago Fire (7-7-4) had 57% possession and outshot the Philadelphia Union 15-11 but managed...

An artist's rendering shows the planned exterior view of the Chicago Fire stadium in The 78. (Chicago Fire FC and Gensler)

Edward Keegan: Chicago Fire stadium plans cry out for a bit of quirkiness

By Edward Keegan

June 25, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.

The Chicago Fire stadium needs to be distinctive and genuinely grounded in Chicago’s unique architectural...

FILE – Wrexham’s Paul Mullin reacts during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match between Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham, at Ewood Park stadium, in Blackburn, England, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ poster boy Paul Mullin leaves club on a season-long loan deal

By Associated Press

June 23, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Paul Mullin, the poster boy of a Wrexham team soaring through England’s soccer leagues following...

United States goalkeeper Matthew Freese (25) distributes the ball during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Haiti, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Competition should stiffen for unproven Americans in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

By Schuyler Dixon

June 22, 2025 at 10:29 p.m.

The competition is about to stiffen for the U.S. in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Chicago Stars lose to unbeaten-at-home Portland Thorns as Alyssa Naeher missed a third consecutive match

By Theo Lloyd-Hughes

June 22, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

The Chicago Stars (1-7-3) are winless in their last nine games after dropping 1-0 to...

3 dead, 81 injured after stand collapses at Algerian soccer match

By Associated Press

June 22, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

ALGIERS (AP) — Three people died and 81 were injured following the collapse of a...