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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...

1958: Pele, Brazil soccer win first World Cup title | Behind then-17-year-old Pele, Brazil men's soccer beat hosts Finland in Stockholm, 5-2, in the championship game. The legendary Pele and his teammate Vava (pictured) each scored twice.

Today in Sports History: Brazil becomes the 1st team to win the World Cup outside its continent

By Associated Press

June 29, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

In 1958, Brazil, led by Pele, beats Sweden 5-2 in Stockholm to become the first...

Referee Ivan Barton sends off Team USA's Tim Weah, left, during a Copa America Group C match against Panama on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Panama won 2-1. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Playing a man down after an early red card, USMNT allows a late goal and falls to Panama 2-1 in Copa America

By Paul Newberry

June 27, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

Jose Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch at the end of a Group F match between Georgia and Portugal at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being hit by a fan who jumped from the crowd to get to him at Euros

By James Robson

June 27, 2024 at 9:06 a.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoided being hit by a fan who jumped from the crowd to...

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson brings the ball up the field during their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

2 Chicago Red Stars named to US women’s Olympic soccer team — but Alex Morgan left off the 18-player roster

By Anne M. Peterson

June 26, 2024 at 10:53 a.m.

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were included on the U.S....

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the international friendly against Canada at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux on June 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Yohan Bonnet, File)

Welcome to the weird world of men’s soccer at the Olympics

By James Robson

June 25, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Welcome to the weird of world of men’s soccer at the Olympics. The world’s most...

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher tries to stop Bay FC’s Racheal Kundananji during their game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars lose 3-1 on the road to the North Carolina Courage despite scoring first

By Associated Press

June 23, 2024 at 9:05 p.m.

After going down early in the first half, the North Carolina Courage responded with three...

Christian Pulisic of the United States celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Bolivia during a Copa America Group C soccer match in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Christian Pulisic scores, assists on Folarin Balogun goal to lead USMNT over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener

By Schuyler Dixon

June 23, 2024 at 8:57 p.m.

Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the...

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

Chicago Fire lose to Orlando City 4-2, falling to 4-9-6 on the season — last in the Eastern Conference

By Associated Press

June 23, 2024 at 3:10 p.m.

Facundo Torres scored a goal in each half and host Orlando City cruised to a...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo looks the ball during a Group F match between Turkey and Portugal at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘lucky’ not to come to harm after selfie-seeking fans confront the Portugal star, coach says

By Associated Press

June 22, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo was confronted on the field by four supporters who wanted selfies during Portugal's...

Kylian Mbappe of France controls the ball during a Group D match between Austria and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Monday, June 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Could a $170 high tech soccer ball be a reason for so many spectacular goals at Euro 2024?

By James Robson

June 20, 2024 at 7:12 a.m.

With outrageous goals flying in from all angles, Euro 2024 has started with a bang....