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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 Stars players Maitane Lopez, from left, Ava Cook, Halle Mackiewicz and others gather to participate in trivia night at a bar on June 3, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars players started trivia nights for fun. The result was a stronger team bond.

By Kalen Lumpkins

June 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Stars have found a fun way to release the pressures of the NWSL...

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo (7) celebrates his goal with midfielder Johan Manzanbi (9) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against the United States, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

USMNT concedes 4 first-half goals, falls to Switzerland 4-0 for first 4-game losing streak since 2007

By Associated Press

June 10, 2025 at 9:28 p.m.

The United States men's national soccer team looked unprepared for next year’s World Cup, getting...

The World Cup trophy is displayed before the preliminary draw for the 2026 tournament at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Dec. 13, 2024. (Til Buergy/Keystone via AP)

One year from the largest World Cup ever, many questions unanswered on tickets and security

By Ronald Blum

June 10, 2025 at 4:20 p.m.

A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been no announcement on general...

Fans fill the Rose Bowl as Chelsea plays Liverpool FC in an International Champions Cup match on July 27, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Carlos Delgado/AP Images for International Champions Cup)

Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?

By Anne M. Peterson

June 8, 2025 at 7:38 a.m.

As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things...

Stars forward Ally Schlegel, left, and Angel City's Alanna Kennedy battle for a header during the first half on June 7, 2025, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Raul Romero Jr./Southern California News Group)

Chicago Stars allow late goal and settle for a 2-2 draw with Angel City

By Theo Lloyd-Hughes

June 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Chicago Stars scored twice in the second half but gave up a goal in...

Fire forward Tom Barlow, center, heads the ball between Orlando City midfielder Eduard Atuesta (20) and defender Robin Jansson on May 31, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (John Raoux/AP)

Chicago Fire tie franchise record for goals in 7-1 rout of DC United behind Tom Barlow’s 1st career hat trick

By Associated Press

June 7, 2025 at 11:40 p.m.

Tom Barlow had his first career hat trick after scoring two first-half goals, and the...

Turkey forward Arda Güler (10) celebrates after scoring a goal past U.S. goalie Matt Freese during the first half of an international friendly on June 7, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. (Mary Schwalm/AP)

USMNT falls to Turkey 2-1 in friendly for their 3rd consecutive loss

By Associated Press

June 7, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

Turkey took advantage of a sloppy defense to beat the United States 2-1 in a...

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio and Bournemouth's Tyler Adams, left, battle for possession during the English Premier League match on May 10, 2025, in Bournemouth, England. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

A year from hosting World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and Nations League flops

By Ronald Blum

June 6, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S....

King Charles III and Queen Camilla speak with David Beckham at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 19, 2025. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)

Arise, Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to reports.

By Associated Press

June 6, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain, will receive a knighthood in next week’s honors...

President Donald Trump gestures past Vice President JD Vance during a FIFA task force meeting on the 2026 World Cup in the East Room of the White House on May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics in the US

By Graham Dunbar

June 5, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban on citizens from 12 countries added new questions about...