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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...

Soccer star Briana Scurry, right, speaks with sisters Michelle and Kathleen Jatkiewicz, of Chesterton, after Scurry’s Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum lecture on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, on her career and the traumatic brain injury that ended it. Scurry signed a copy of her memoir, “My Greatest Save,” for the sisters. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Olympic soccer star Briana Scurry tells of traumatic brain injury’s impact during Sinai Forum

By Doug Ross

December 15, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

Briana Scurry, a women’s soccer star, almost lost her two gold medals after a traumatic...

A detailed model of Riyadh’s proposed sports infrastructure is on display at the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer)

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

By Alexa St. John

December 13, 2024 at 10:52 a.m.

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says...

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stand for the anthem prior to opening soccer match of the 2018 World Cup on June 14, 2018. (Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition

By Graham Dunbar

December 11, 2024 at 10:08 a.m.

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup...

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil celebrates after scoring during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

LA Galaxy strike early and hold off the New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship

By Greg Beacham

December 7, 2024 at 6:16 p.m.

Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won...

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher gestures during the international friendly women’s soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States at the ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s final international match

By Associated Press

December 3, 2024 at 6:27 p.m.

Alyssa Naeher is done with international competition but will continue playing next season for the...

In this grab taken from video provided by Nimba Sports Zaly, a man holds a chair on top of his head in a stampede, during a soccer match at the Stade de Nzérékoré, in Nzérékoré, Guinea on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (Nimba Sports Zaly via AP)

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

By Associated Press

December 2, 2024 at 11:55 p.m.

Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in...

Harry Kane poses during the unveiling of a statue of himself at The Peter May Centre in London, on Nov. 18, 2024. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

Statues of sports stars don’t always deliver. Want some advice from sculptors? Don’t smile.

By Ken Maguire

November 30, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.

Sculptors are offering tips to avoid pitfalls. London-based Hywel Pratley says sculptors must first get...

FILE – United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher defends her net during a women’s group B match between the United States and Zambia at Nice Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Retiring goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is proud of her achievements and looking forward to USWNT’s next generation

By Anne M. Peterson

November 27, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.

Now 36, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher already has a World Cup title and won an Olympic...

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher blocks a shot during the gold medal match against Brazil at the Parc des Princes during the Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

By Anne M. Peterson

November 25, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer.

Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) leaps into the air to make a play on a ball in front of Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt, right, during the first half of the NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Orlando Pride win their 1st NWSL championship, beating the Washington Spirit 1-0

By Associated Press

November 23, 2024 at 10:25 p.m.

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National...