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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 fans hold signs during the first half against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

NWSL creates $5M fund for players as part of a settlement from abuse scandal in 2021

By Anne M. Peterson

February 5, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part...

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

LeBron James, Lindsey Vonn, Cristiano Ronaldo keep going; Faster, stronger and longer, with plenty of help

By Stephen Wade

February 1, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Elite athletes are competing longer and at a higher level than ever before. LeBron James...

Jonathan Bamba of Celta Vigo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during a Copa Del Rey match against Real Madrid on Jan. 16, 2025, in Madrid. (Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire acquire winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo of the Spanish league

By Associated Press

January 21, 2025 at 2:40 p.m.

Jonathan Bamba, a member of Ivory Coast’s team that won last year’s Africa Cup of...

Panamanian Soccer Federation President Manuel Arias, left, stands with new coach Americo Gallego, during Gallego's media presentation, in Panama City, Aug. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Batista)

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for his fat-shaming comment at women’s national team star

By Associated Press

January 17, 2025 at 7:11 a.m.

FIFA suspended the president of Panama’s soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star...

Elon Musk speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says

By Associated Press

January 7, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club...

Two White Sox fans wear paper bags over their heads spelling out “Southside Sadness” during a game against the Mets on Aug. 31, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: 2024 sucked for Chicago sports. Here’s one last look back at another lost year for fans.

By Paul Sullivan

December 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Fired coaches and managers, losing streaks galore, silly acronyms and bad clock management made 2024...

Warren's Max Floriani, right, passes the ball under pressure from Fremd's Russell Beaupre during the Class 3A Libertyville Sectional championship game at Glenbrook South in Glenview on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Mark Ukena / News-Sun)

Warren’s Max Floriani, the No. 2 pick in MLS SuperDraft, takes ‘hard route’ to stardom after father’s death

By Bobby Narang

December 23, 2024 at 8:46 a.m.

Floriani, a redshirt junior defender for St. Louis, was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes.

U.S. forward Trinity Rodman controls the ball before scoring a goal during a match against Zambia at the Summer Olympics on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Soccer star Trinity Rodman explains estranged relationship with her father, Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman: ‘He’s not a dad’

By Julia Poe

December 18, 2024 at 8:36 p.m.

Trinity Rodman is tired of being asked about her dad. By this point in her...

Chicago Stars players Alyssa Naeher and Ally Schlegel, executive director of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association Meghann Burke and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) at a hearing of the Illinois House of Representatives Revenue & Finance Committee on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (Courtesy of the Chicago Stars)

Stars and Sky push for equality in public stadium funding for men’s and women’s sports in Illinois

By Meghan Montemurro

December 17, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Members of the Chicago Stars and Sky organizations testified Monday in support of a bill...

The FIFA World Cup 26 trophy is displayed during the UEFA Preliminary Draw at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, on Dec. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

By Associated Press

December 16, 2024 at 7:29 a.m.

FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup...