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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...

Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos runs up field during an NWSL match against the Kansas City Current on March 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (Peter Aiken/AP)

NWSL star Deyna Castellanos opts out of Venezuelan national team matches fearing possible return issues

By Anne M. Peterson

April 10, 2025 at 7:29 p.m.

Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos says she did not play for Venezuela’s national team in...

Mary Baggett, president of the ABLA Local Advisory Council and CHA’s resident board for the Near West Side community, speaks during the ribbon-cutting event for Endeavor Health Performance Center, Chicago Fire Football Club's new practice facility, in the Near West Side on March 3, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Once a backer of Chicago Fire land deal, housing authority resident leader now says CHA ‘sabotaging’ redevelopment

By Lizzie Kane

April 10, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

The new conflict underscores long-festering tensions between community members who have criticized the housing authority...

Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady reacts surrounded by smoke after giving up a goal to the Red Bulls on April 5, 2025, in Harrison, N.J. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Chicago Fire lose to New York Red Bulls 2-1, ending their 5-match unbeaten streak

By Associated Press

April 5, 2025 at 10:08 p.m.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored the winner on a penalty kick during first-half stoppage time as...

United States forward Trinity Rodman (2) celebrates her goal during the first half of a women's international friendly against Brazil on April 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

Trinity Rodman scores in her return from injury in the US women’s national team’s 2-0 win over Brazil

By Greg Beacham

April 5, 2025 at 7:38 p.m.

Trinity Rodman scored in the fifth minute of her return from a lengthy injury absence,...

As fans enter the Boston Garden, a man holds a sign on the sidewalk prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game between the United States and Canada, on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and ’51st state’ talk

By Howard Fendrich

April 1, 2025 at 8:24 a.m.

As the United States prepares to welcome the world for various sporting events, the question...

Chicago Stars remain winless after a 1-0 home loss to Racing Louisville

By Associated Press

March 31, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.

The Chicago Stars have yet to win in three matches this season, struggling without U.S....

The Fire's Hugo Cuypers (9) connects on a header behind Montreal's Luca Petrasso during the first half on March 29, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire battle to a 1-1 draw with Montreal, running their unbeaten streak to 5

By Associated Press

March 29, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.

The Chicago Fire battled to a 1-1 draw with Montreal on Saturday night, running their...

Chicago Stars fall 2-1 in their home opener as the Houston Dash gets a game-winner from the bench

By Associated Press

March 23, 2025 at 8:42 p.m.

The Houston Dash rallied to beat the Chicago Stars 2-1 in their home opener on...

Tani Oluwaseyi of Canada and Mark McKenzie of the United States go up for a header during the second half of the CONCACAF Nations League third place match at SoFi Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Inglewood, Calif. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Struggling US loses 2-1 to Canada in 3rd-place match of CONCACAF Nations League tournament

By Greg Beacham

March 23, 2025 at 8:32 p.m.

Canada added to the U.S. men’s national team’s woes under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a...

Chicago Fire's Hugo Cuypers scores as Vancouver Whitecaps' Bjorn Inge Utvik defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Trio helps Chicago Fire beat the Vancouver Whitecaps for their 1st 3-match road win streak since 2009

By Associated Press

March 23, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored in the first minute as the Chicago Fire rallied to hand the...