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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...

Chicago Fire striker Robert Lewandowski controls the ball in front of New York City's Arnau Farnós at Yankee Stadium on July 25, 2026, in New York. (Adam Hunger/Getty)

Robert Lewandowski scores twice in his Chicago Fire home debut to fuel 2-1 win against Charlotte

By Associated Press

August 2, 2026 at 12:34 a.m.

Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in his home debut for the Fire,...

Asia Football Confederation President Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, left, poses with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an inauguration ceremony for the new building of the Asia Football Confederation on Oct. 30, 2018, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Vincent Thian/AP file)

Gianni Infantino abandons plans to sell FIFA World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

By Graham Dunbar

July 31, 2026 at 7:54 p.m.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to...

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the World Cup in the Oval Office on Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro listen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senior FIFA executive says staff was deceived over Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

By Graham Dunbar

July 31, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

FIFA's chief operating officer said its staff was deceived by President Gianni Infantino's World Cup...

President Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office on Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP file)

European nations vow World Cup boycott and North American soccer body rejects FIFA’s private equity plan

By Graham Dunbar

July 30, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to...

MLS All-Star Philip Zinckernagel (11) celebrates after scoring during the MLS All-Star soccer game Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Son Heung-min scores 2 and Philip Zinckernagel scores 1 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars

By Steve Reed

July 29, 2026 at 10:41 p.m.

Chicago Fire’s Philip Zinckernagel scored one of four goals for his side in the MLS...

MLS soccer Commissioner Don Garber arrives at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour on Jan. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

MLS Commissioner Don Garber reflects on the World Cup, the league’s growth and stepping down

By Anne M. Peterson

July 29, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

When the World Cup first came to the United States in 1994, it spurred the...

President Donald Trump, left, speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as confetti falls at the conclusion of the World Cup on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

By Graham Dunbar

July 28, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup...

President Donald Trump, left, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino watch confetti fall at the conclusion of the World Cup in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup

By Graham Dunbar

July 27, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady reacts after giving up a goal to New York City during the first half at Yankee Stadium on July 25, 2026, in New York. (Adam Hunger/Getty)

Chicago Fire fall to New York City 3-1 at Yankee Stadium for 2nd straight loss following World Cup break

By Associated Press

July 25, 2026 at 9:48 p.m.

Nicolas Fernandez scored a goal for the third consecutive game, helping New York City beat...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and President Donald J. Trump talk as they wait to congratulate the Spanish players after the World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Donald Trump’s role in red-card ruling for Folarin Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

By Graham Dunbar

July 23, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at...