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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...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, runs with the ball during the World Cup 2022 group A qualifying soccer match between Portugal and the Republic of Ireland at the Algarve stadium outside Faro, Portugal, Sept. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Today in Sports History: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scores

By Associated Press

September 1, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scores in men’s international soccer...

Inter Miami's Luis Suárez dribbles against the Fire's Arnaud Souquet in the second half of a match on Aug. 31, 2024, at Soldier Field. Suarez scored twice in Miami's 4-1 victory. (Patrick McDermott/Getty)

Luis Suárez scores twice as Inter Miami — playing without superstar Lionel Messi — rolls past the Chicago Fire 4-1

By Associated Press

September 1, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

Luis Suárez scored two goals in a second straight match to spark Inter Miami to...

Fire forward Hugo Cuypers, left, celebrates a goal with midfielder Brian Gutiérrez against Toronto FC on June 15, 2024, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brian Gutiérrez’s PK goal in stoppage time rallies Chicago Fire to 2-2 draw with New York City; Red Stars lose to Louisville 3-1

By Associated Press

August 25, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

Brian Gutiérrez scored on a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi walks off the field after being recognized for winning 45 titles throughout his career during a ceremony before a match against Chicago Fire at Chase Stadium on July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS)

Lionel Messi begins on-field workouts for Inter Miami — and could play before MLS playoffs

By Associated Press

August 24, 2024 at 6:38 a.m.

Lionel Messi began individual on-field training this week and could be ready to join Inter...

Chicago Red Stars defender Tatumn Milazzo (23) tackles Bay FC’s Joelle Anderson during their game at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement with more money, parental leave and ends the draft

By Associated Press

August 22, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new...

The Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 23, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/AP)

Xherdan Shaqiri returns to Basel — 2 days after leaving Chicago Fire and 12 years after leaving his childhood club

By Associated Press

August 16, 2024 at 9:46 a.m.

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club...

Olympian and member of the gold medal winning U.S. women's soccer team, Casey Krueger, her son, Caleb, and her husband, Cody, arrive to a celebration in Krueger's honor in Crown Point on Wednesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Crown Point celebrates Olympic gold medalist Casey Krueger with parade

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 16, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.

Crown Point police cars and motorcycles blared their sirens in celebration ahead of a fire...

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Kylian Mbappé scores in his Real Madrid debut, a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup

By Vanessa Gera

August 14, 2024 at 5:18 p.m.

A goal and a trophy. How about that for Kylian Mbappé's debut with Real Madrid?

Fans attend a Chicago Red Stars game against the North Carolina Courage at SeatGeek Stadium on July 21, 2019, in Bridgeview. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars resolve date conflict as Riot Fest moves — but team still pushing for new stadium to avoid future issues

By Meghan Montemurro

August 15, 2024 at 7:12 a.m.

After months of uncertainty, the Chicago Red Stars finally have resolution on a match conflict...

Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring a goal against Inter Miami on Oct. 4, 2023, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire departures: Xherdan Shaqiri’s contract terminated, while sporting director Georg Heitz will leave after this season

By baiduhai

August 14, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.

The Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri have "mutually agreed" to terminate the midfielder's contract.