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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...

Georgios Koutsias celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half against the Inter Miami at Soldier Field on Aug. 31, 2024. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Georgios Koutsias scores late to rally Chicago Fire to 2-1 victory over New York Red Bulls

By Associated Press

September 15, 2024 at 3:28 p.m.

Georgios Koutsias scored in the 75th minute to spark the Chicago Fire to a 2-1...

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson practices on July 2, 2024, outside SeetGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars snap a 3-game skid, but Mallory Swanson appears to have injured her shoulder

By Associated Press

September 14, 2024 at 7:40 a.m.

Ally Schlegel scored in the 16th minute and the Chicago Red Stars beat Portland 1-0...

Hugo Mallo of Brazil’s Internacional battles for the ball during a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match at Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil, onOct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Spanish soccer player convicted of sexual assault for inappropriately touching a team’s parakeet mascot

By Associated Press

September 12, 2024 at 12:33 p.m.

Spanish soccer player Hugo Mallo has been convicted of sexual assault for inappropriately touching a...

Guevara Al-Sheikh, center, practices with coaches with the Palestinian National Soccer Team in advance of the West Asian Women’s Football Championship earlier this year. (Guevara Al-Sheikh)

Orland Park player joins Palestinian National Soccer Team for Asian championship tourney

By C.R. Walker

September 12, 2024 at 9:51 a.m.

Guevara Al-Sheikh, of Orland Park, joined the Palestinian National Soccer Team this year for a...

FILE – Chelsea’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino, left, and Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola gesture during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men’s national soccer team coach

By Ronald Blum

September 10, 2024 at 6:27 p.m.

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as...

San Diego Wave's Alex Morgan waves after an NWSL soccer game against the North Carolina Courage on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024, in San Diego. (Sandy Huffaker/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)

NWSL roundup: Chicago Red Stars fall to the Orlando Pride; Alex Morgan retires with the San Diego Wave

By Susie Rantz

September 9, 2024 at 7:12 a.m.

Alex Morgan, the longtime U.S. women's national team forward, retires with two World Cup titles,...

Chicago Fire fans cheer during the second half of a match against Inter Miami on Aug. 31, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Patrick McDermott/Getty)

Chicago Fire allow a pair of early goals in a 2-1 loss to D.C. United, falling to 6-14-8

By Associated Press

September 7, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.

Christian Benteke and Gabriel Pirani scored three minutes apart in the first half to spark...

Finland's Daniel Hakans scores against San Marino during a Euro 2024 qualifying match on June 19, 2023, in Helsinki, Finland. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP)

Tiny San Marino celebrates its 1st international soccer win — in its 142nd competitive match

By Associated Press

September 6, 2024 at 10:41 a.m.

The 19-year-old who scored in the San Marino national soccer team’s first competitive victory wasn’t...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Croatia at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the 1st man to reach the 900-goal milestone in Portugal’s victory: ‘It was emotional’

By Associated Press

September 5, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal in Portugal’s Nations League win against Croatia on Thursday,...

Bea Franklin of Chicago Red Stars controls the ball between Madison Hammond and Madison Curry of Angel City FC during the first half on Sept. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars fall 2-1 in stoppage time to Angel City FC

By Susie Rantz

September 1, 2024 at 10:40 p.m.

Sydney Leroux scored in second-half stoppage time to give Angel City a win over the...