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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...

Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates his side’s equalising goal during a Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Chicago Fire star Xherdan Shaqiri scores stunning goal in Switzerland’s 1-1 draw with Scotland at Euro 2024

By James Robson

June 19, 2024 at 9:17 p.m.

Chicago Fire forward Xherdan Shaqiri scored a stunning first-half goal that secured a 1-1 draw...

Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers, left, celebrates with midfielder Brian Gutierrez after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the second half on June 15, 2024, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Fire snap a 12-match winless streak in Toronto, using a 3-goal second half for a 4-1 victory

By Associated Press

June 16, 2024 at 2:46 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored first in a three-goal second half, fueling the Chicago Fire to a...

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

Chicago Red Stars score in 90th minute to earn 2-2 draw with league-leading Kansas City Current

By Associated Press

June 15, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.

Mallory Swanson scored in the first half and assisted a 90th-minute goal to help the...

A couple pushes a stroller through Chicago’s Douglass Park on June 13, 2024. Riot Fest is relocating to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview after nearly a decade in Douglass Park. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Riot Fest departure from Douglass Park sparks more debate over costs and gains for the community

By Rebecca Johnson

June 14, 2024 at 6:54 a.m.

The rock, punk and hip-hop festival has long been a source of controversy for the...

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, center, speaks with defender Tatumn Milazzo (23) and forward Mallory Swanson after losing to Bay FC on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars might seek legal action over Riot Fest relocation to SeatGeek Stadium: ‘It’s devastating’

By Julia Poe

June 13, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.

Riot Fest's move to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview will create a conflict for the Chicago...

Red Stars midfielder Shea Groom tries to get the ball away from Bay FC's Scarlett Camberos on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Home team may have lost, but record-setting Chicago Red Stars game at Wrigley Field was a win for women’s sports

By Shakeia Taylor

June 11, 2024 at 9:25 a.m.

Neither rain nor wind nor rapidly dropping temperatures could keep an NWSL-record 35,038 fans away...

Fans watch the Chicago Red Stars warm up before their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Record-setting crowd sees Chicago Red Stars fall to Bay FC 2-1 at Wrigley Field

By Staff and Wire Reports

June 9, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

Joelle Anderson scored what became the deciding goal in the 79th minute as Bay FC...

The Chicago Red Stars host Bay FC for a game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Red Stars set NWSL attendance record at Wrigley Field

By Eileen T. Meslar

June 9, 2024 at 8:23 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Red Stars' 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, June 8,...

Chicago Red Stars players Cari Roccaro, left, and Jameese Joseph boot the ceremonial first kick before a game between the Cubs and Padres on May 7, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars eye NWSL attendance record in Wrigley Field match — and hope to pave the way for a move within city limits

By Julia Poe

June 8, 2024 at 8:35 a.m.

The Chicago Red Stars are nearing an NWSL record attendance for Saturday's match against Bay...

Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers during a match against the New York Red Bulls on April 13, 2024 in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutiérrez help the Chicago Fire beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 and snap a 9-game winless skid

By Associated Press

June 2, 2024 at 12:33 a.m.

Chicago (3-8-6) won for the first time since a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo...