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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...

A forensic officer looks at evidence near the site where police say a 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the team's Premier League championship. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Suspect in Liverpool soccer parade tragedy held in custody for another day

By Associated Press

May 28, 2025 at 11:43 a.m.

Police say the 53-year-old British man suspected of attempted murder for plowing into a crowd...

Vacant land at 1237 W. Grenshaw St., on May 27, 2025, is part of a section of lots being sold by the Chicago Housing Authority. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Housing Authority selling more land for private development near Chicago Fire training facility

By Lizzie Kane

May 27, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

CHA is selling land to a private developer to construct 23 townhomes, at least four...

Scooters lie on the site where a 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people in Liverpool, England, on May 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool soccer fans update: 65 people injured and driver arrested for attempted murder

By Kwiyeon Ha

May 27, 2025 at 9:38 a.m.

A 53-year-old British man who injured 65 people when he plowed his vehicle into a...

Napoli soccer team’s midfielder Scott McTominay, left, shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV during a papal private audience with the team in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. (Vadican Media via AP)

Napoli or Roma: Which Italian soccer club does Pope Leo XIV support?

By Andrew Dampf

May 27, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.

That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis...

Stewards and supporters tend and care for wounded supporters on the field at Hillsborough Stadium, in Sheffield, England, on April 15, 1989. (AP Photo)

Liverpool FC, a soccer club with an identity woven in trophies and tragedies

By Steve Douglas

May 27, 2025 at 7:33 a.m.

The somber-looking home page of Liverpool FC reflected the mood of a club still in...

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, on May 26, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

‘Appalling’ scene after car plows into crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating Premier League championship

By Brian Melley

May 27, 2025 at 7:39 a.m.

Authorities say 27 people, including four children, have been taken to the hospital after a...

Mauricio Pineda of the Chicago Fire and Julián Fernández of New York City FC vie for the ball at Yankee Stadium on May 25, 2025 in New York City. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Short-handed Chicago Fire fall to New York City FC 3-1 in Yankee Stadium game

By Associated Press

May 25, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

Mounsef Bakrar and Hannes Wolf each scored a second-half goal to help New York City...

Chicago Stars defender Taylor Malham follows a play during an NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride on March 14, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Chicago Stars still winless at home after 3-1 loss drops them to 1-8-1 on the season

By Theo Lloyd-Hughes

May 25, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

Temwa Chawinga scored her sixth goal of the season to lead the first-place Kansas City...

San Diego FC and Los Angeles Galaxy fans fight after the match at Snapdragon Stadium on May 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fights break out in stands after San Diego’s dramatic 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy

By Mark Zeigler

May 24, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

The animosity between rival MLS fans at the San Diego-LA Galaxy match Saturday led to...

Fans watch the first quarter between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars soccer team to ‘test run’ Evanston stadium at Northwestern as they consider move there

By Phil Rockrohr

May 23, 2025 at 7:31 a.m.

The Chicago Stars pro women's soccer team will "test run" at Northwestern in Evanston, exploring...