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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...

FILE – Canada coach Beverly Priestman gestures during a soccer training session ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 17, 2023. (Scott Barbour/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

By Anne M. Peterson

November 12, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a...

Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) scores past Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher for the first of her two goals in the first round of the NWSL playoffs on Nov. 8, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Chicago Red Stars bow out of the NWSL playoffs with a 4-1 loss to the Orlando Pride

By Associated Press

November 8, 2024 at 10:41 p.m.

Barbra Banda scored two goals and the Orlando Pride opened the National Women’s Soccer League...

Police stand guard forming a line near the Ajax stadium, in Amsterdam on Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic.

By Mike Corder

November 8, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.

Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people...

Chicago Red Stars forward Ally Schlegel signs a jersey after the Chicago Red Stars hosted Bay FC for a game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars give up 3 goals in 10 minutes to the Kansas City Current and lose 3-1

By Susie Rantz

November 3, 2024 at 8:29 p.m.

The eighth-seeded Chicago Red Stars will open the NWSL playoffs on Friday against the No....

Jameese Joseph, Ava Cook and Mallory Swanson pose with the new Chicago Stars FC crest. (Chicago Red Stars)

Chicago Red Stars unveil a new team name and crest for the 2025 season: ‘We’re re-upping our commitment to the city’

By Meghan Montemurro

October 23, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

The initial idea for potential changes to the Chicago Red Stars arose after the ownership...

El delantero del Inter Miami Lionel Messi (10) celebra con sus compañeros durante la entrega del Supporters’ Shield de la MLS, el sábado 19 de octubre de 2024, en Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (AP Foto/Lynne Sladky)

Furor por Messi dispara crecimiento de la MLS

By Anne M. Peterson

October 23, 2024 at 8:21 a.m.

Propulsado por el impacto de Lionel Messi, la MLS fijó cifras récord de concurrencia e...

Chicago Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher practices Tuesday, July 2, 2024, outside SeetGeek Stadium in Bridgeview before joining the U.S. National Team for the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars fall to the Washington Spirit 2-0 in final road game of the regular season

By Susie Rantz

October 21, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Alyssa Naeher made 10 saves for the Chicago Red Stars who are now 10-13-2.

Gregg Berhalter, the new Fire coach and director of football, speaks during his introductory news conference on Oct. 17, 2024, at Waldorf Astoria Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Chicago Fire lose to Nashville SC 3-0 in season finale and finish in last place in the Eastern Conference

By Associated Press

October 19, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.

The Chicago Fire lost to Nashville SC 3-0 on Saturday at Soldier Field in the...

Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto, introduces new coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter during a news conference on Oct. 17, 2024, at Waldorf Astoria Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a ‘sleeping giant’ — but the franchise’s new coach faces plenty of challenges

By Anne M. Peterson

October 17, 2024 at 4:46 p.m.

New Chicago Fire coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter takes over a franchise that...

Arthur Levine, left, and Lauren Leichtman are the new owners of the San Diego Wave FC. (San Diego Wave)

Sale of NWSL’s San Diego Wave for $113M to a Los Angeles family is finalized

By Ryan Finley

October 17, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

The sale of the San Diego Wave to a Los Angeles couple is complete. The...