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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...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, second from left, stands with his hand over his heart during the national anthem before a game against the White Sox on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. Swanson's wife, Mallory, scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Brazil to propel the U.S. to its fifth gold medal in women's soccer. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mallory Swanson’s gold-medal-winning goal leaves husband Dansby, the Chicago Cubs shortstop, overjoyed

By Meghan Montemurro

August 10, 2024 at 7:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson experienced a range of emotions — from stressed to joyful...

Mallory Swanson celebrates her goal against Brazil in the gold-medal match on Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. The U.S. won 1-0. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)

US women’s soccer wins 5th Olympic gold medal on Mallory Swanson’s goal in 1-0 win over Brazil

By Associated Press

August 10, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.

The U.S. women's soccer team won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0...

United States' Sophia Smith celebrates with teammates after her goal against Germany on Aug. 6, 2024, at Lyon Stadium in Decines, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Sophia Smith’s extra-time goal sends US women into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

By Anne M. Peterson

August 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the...

Emma Hayes gestures from the touchline during the quarterfinal match against Japan at the Parc des Princes on Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

New coach Emma Hayes’ consistency carries the US women’s soccer team to the Olympic semifinals

By Anne M. Peterson

August 5, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

New U.S. coach Emma Hayes hasn’t always made the predictable choice during her short tenure...

Naperville Central's Chase Adams (20) goes over Romeoville goalkeeper Lucas Ortiz after getting past Joshua Silvar (5) during the Class 3A state championship game in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (Mark Ukena / Naperville Sun)

Former Naperville Central star Chase Adams makes the leap. The 16-year-old signs a pro contract. ‘Surreal.’

By Matt Le Cren

August 6, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.

The Columbus Crew announced Friday that they signed Adams to an MLS Next Pro contract.

Trinity Rodman celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a quarterfinal match against Japan at the Parc des Princes on Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ in 1-0 win sends US women’s soccer into the Olympic semifinals

By Anne M. Peterson

August 3, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

Mallory Swanson says Trinity Rodman gave the United States a bit of magic when the...

Kevin Paredes takes a shot as Morocco's Zakaria El Ouahdi closes in during the quarterfinal match at the Parc des Princeson Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

US men’s soccer eliminated from Olympics after 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals

By James Robson

August 2, 2024 at 12:44 p.m.

The United States was eliminated from the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Friday after a...

United States' Trinity Rodman celebrates scoring her side's opening goal flanked by Sophia Smith and Crystal Dunn, during a Group B soccer match against Australia at the Marseille Stadium on July 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

US women’s soccer finishes group stage at the Olympics undefeated. Up next: Japan on Saturday.

By Anne M. Peterson

July 31, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

By ANNE M. PETERSON MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert both scored...

United States' Djordje Mihailovic, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal againt Guinea at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium on July 30, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

US men’s soccer ends 24-year wait to reach the quarterfinals at Olympics. Up next: Morocco.

By James Robson

July 31, 2024 at 7:23 a.m.

To chants of “U.S.A.” America’s men ended a 24-year wait to reach the quarterfinals of...

Canada team celebrates their side's 2-1 win at the end of the Group A soccer match against France at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium on July 28, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Canada women’s soccer team loses appeal that docked points for drone spying at Olympics

By Associated Press

July 31, 2024 at 7:33 a.m.

Canada lost its appeal Wednesday against being docked six points by FIFA in a drone-spying...