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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...

Mallory Swanson runs with the ball during the women's group B match between United States and Germany during the Paris Olympics on July 28, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

By Anne M. Peterson

July 28, 2024 at 6:09 p.m.

Mallory Swanson scores to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 and advance to the...

United States forward Mallory Swanson celebrates after scoring her second goal against Zambia at the Summer Olympics on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. The Americans won 3-0. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Mallory Swanson hopes opening win at the Olympics is just the start for the US. Next up: Germany on Sunday.

By Anne M. Peterson

July 27, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

Mallory Swanson and the United States women's soccer team cruised to a win in their...

United States forward Mallory Swanson, left, celebrates with teammate Sophia Smith after scoring her second goal during an Olympic Group B match against Zambia on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. The Americans won 3-0. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Paris Olympics: Mallory Swanson’s 2 goals lead US over Zambia, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

By Anne M. Peterson

July 26, 2024 at 8:23 a.m.

NICE, France — Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the...

Mallory Swanson reacts after teammate Trinity Rodman scored the first U.S. goal during an Olympic Group B match against Zambia on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. Swanson later scored twice within 70 seconds in the 3-0 U.S. win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mallory Swanson’s return to the Olympics caps an arduous journey for the Chicago Red Stars and USWNT star

By Meghan Montemurro

July 25, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.

A torn patella tendon suffered less than four months before the 2023 World Cup was...

United States forward Duncan McGuire reacts as the final whistle blows at the Group A soccer match against France on July 24, 2024, in Marseille, France. The U.S. lost 3-0. (Daniel Cole/AP)

US falls to France 3-0 and Morocco stuns Argentina 2-1 in a wild start to Olympic soccer

By James Robson

July 24, 2024 at 7:27 p.m.

On a wild opening day for the Olympic men’s soccer tournament, the United States lost...

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

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher — still seeking her 1st Olympic gold — remains the bedrock of a new-look US soccer team

By Julia Poe

July 23, 2024 at 12:53 p.m.

In eight years as the U.S. national team's starting goalkeeper, the Chicago Red Stars' Alyssa...

Members of the Chicagoland United U17 girls soccer team pose for a team photo last weekend at the US Youth Soccer President's Cup tournament in Wichita, Kansas, where the team finished second in the nation. (Chicagoland United)

Chicagoland United girls soccer team finishes 2nd in nation

By Steve Metsch

July 23, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.

Chicagoland United players come from Chicago, Frankfort, Orland Park, Bolingbrook, West Chicago, Hammond, Dyer, St....

Chicago Fire defender Arnaud Souquet, left, goes for the ball against Inter Miami forward Leo Afonso, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Chicago Fire lose 2-1 to an Inter Miami team missing Lionel Messi after tying the game late in the second half

By Associated Press

July 21, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

The league goes on a month-long hiatus for the Leagues Cup. The Fire will resume...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves to the crowd during a match against Los Angeles FC on Sept. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Ryan Sun/AP)

Chicago Fire will offer vouchers to fans if Lionel Messi doesn’t play next month at Soldier Field

By Associated Press

July 19, 2024 at 5:58 p.m.

The Chicago Fire said Friday they will offer vouchers to fans if Lionel Messi doesn’t...

Casey Krueger makes a pass for the United States in a first-round game against New Zealand at the Toyko Olympics in Saitama, Japan, on July 24, 2021.

Naperville native Casey Krueger is heading back to the Olympics with the US women’s soccer team

By Tess Kenny

July 19, 2024 at 7:45 a.m.

Casey Krueger, a Naperville native and former Naperville Central High School soccer star, will be...