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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...

As the new Chicago Fire Football Club Performance Center at 14th Street and Ashland Avenue in Chicago nears completion, the area being developed as practice fields for team members is seen on July 15, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Endeavor Health signs on as naming rights partner for new Chicago Fire training facility

By Lizzie Kane

July 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The training facility is located in Roosevelt Square on the Near West Side and is...

Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez walks on the field during a game against FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field on June 23, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Brian Gutiérrez and Chris Brady guide Chicago Fire to 1-0 victory over FC Cincinnati

By Associated Press

July 17, 2024 at 9:38 p.m.

CINCINNATI — Brian Gutiérrez scored in the second half and Chris Brady made it stand...

FILE – Philadelphia Union player Cavan Sullivan, 14, holds up his No. 6 jersey during an MLS soccer news conference at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., May 9, 2024. Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match on Wednesday night, July 17. (Jonathan Tannenwald/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan — just 14 — becomes the youngest to play in Major League Soccer

By Associated Press

July 17, 2024 at 9:15 p.m.

Cavan Sullivan was 14 years, 293 days old when he entered the Philadelphia Union’s home...

Japanese women's national soccer team coach Norio Sasaki, center, holding the World Cup trophy, poses with team players including captain Homare Sawa, third right bottom, and Aya Miyama, third left bottom, during a press conference in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Japan beat the U.S. in the final match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday, July 17. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Today in Sports History: Japan stuns US in riveting Women’s World Cup final

By Associated Press

July 17, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

In 2011, Japan stuns the United States in a riveting Women’s World Cup final, winning...

United States forward Trinity Rodman (5) and Costa Rica forward Priscila Chinchilla (14) chase after the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

US women’s soccer team fights the heat, plays to a draw against Costa Rica in final Olympic tune-up

By Stephen Whyno

July 16, 2024 at 10:10 p.m.

The U.S. women’s soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in sweltering...

Large crowds of fans try to enter Hard Rock Stadium amid disturbances before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on July 14, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Colombia’s soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final

By Alanis Thames

July 16, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd...

Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri acknowledges the applause from their supporters after their loss in the quarterfinal match against England at Euro 2024 in Duesseldorf, Germany, on July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Chicago Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri ends national-team career for Switzerland after a standout goal at Euro 2024

By Associated Press

July 15, 2024 at 1:46 p.m.

Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri ended his national-team career on Monday at the age of 32.

Argentina’s Lautaro Martínez scores his side’s first goal against Colombia during the Copa America final soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lionel Messi gets hurt

By Alanis Thames

July 14, 2024 at 11:25 p.m.

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to...

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, center, scores his side's second goal during the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Spain beats England 2-1 to win record fourth European Championship title

By Steve Douglas

July 14, 2024 at 8:21 p.m.

Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th minute goal...

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is honored for her 100th appearance with the national team before a women's international friendly against Mexico on July 13, 2024, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

US women’s soccer gets 1-0 revenge win over Mexico ahead of the Olympics

By Associated Press

July 14, 2024 at 9:29 a.m.

Sophia Smith scored in the 64th minute and the United States got revenge for a...