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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...

Chicago Fire shut out by San Jose Earthquakes in 1-0 loss

By Associated Press

July 7, 2024 at 11:18 p.m.

The San Jose Earthquakes snapped a six-match losing streak and a nine-match winless run with...

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

Mallory Swanson sends the Chicago Red Stars into the NWSL Olympic break with a 1-0 victory

By Susie Rantz

July 7, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.

Mallory Swanson scored just before halftime to help the Chicago Red Stars earn a 1-0...

United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, holds up the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer's Women's World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Today in Sports History: US wins its 3rd Women’s World Cup, 1st since 1999, with a 5-2 victory over Japan

By Associated Press

July 5, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.

In 2015, The United States wins its third Women’s World Cup title and first since...

Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers celebrates after scoring a goal against Toronto FC on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hugo Cuypers scores 2 late goals as Chicago Fire rallies to beat Philadelphia Union 4-3

By Associated Press

July 4, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers tapped home a volley from point-blank range to give the Chicago Fire (5-10-6)...

Coach Gregg Berhalter looks dejected after the U.S. men's soccer team's elimination during Copa America after a match against Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 1, 2024, in Kansas City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Calls for Gregg Berhalter to step down as US men’s soccer coach are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace him.

By Ronald Blum

July 2, 2024 at 1:52 p.m.

Jürgen Klopp, Thierry Henry and Marcelo Bielsa are among those being speculated about as candidates...

Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez, right, battles Orlando City's Facundo Torres for control of the ball on May 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Youth academy products Brian Gutiérrez and Chris Brady give Chicago Fire a clear homegrown presence

By Adam Bakr

July 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez this season became only the second homegrown Chicago Fire player to reach...

Antonee Robinson, right, of the United States, is defended by Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri, left, during a Copa America Group C soccer match, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

USMNT eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay as coach Gregg Berhalter faces increasing pressure

By Dave Skretta

July 1, 2024 at 10:58 p.m.

The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay...

Mexico's Jorge Sanchez, left, and Ecuador's Jeremy Sarmiento fight for the ball during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mexico out of Copa America after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador

By John Marshall

June 30, 2024 at 9:19 p.m.

Mexico failed to get out of the group stage for the fourth time in its...

Italy's Mattia Zaccagni reacts during a Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Switzerland on June 29, 2024, in Berlin. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals

By Ciarán Fahey

June 29, 2024 at 6:21 p.m.

By CIARÁN FAHEY BERLIN (AP) — Defending champion Italy crashed out of the European Championship...

Chicago Red Stars' Mallory Swanson and San Diego Wave FC's Emily van Egmond head the ball at Snapdragon Stadium on June 28, 2024 in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mallory Swanson scores in the Chicago Red Stars’ 3-0 win over San Diego Wave

By Susie Rantz

June 29, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

Jameese Joseph had a goal and an assist in the second half, helping the Chicago...