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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 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...

United States forward Mallory Swanson, left, tangles with South Korea forward Choe Yuri, right, in the first half of an international friendly soccer game Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Mallory Swanson scores twice to open Emma Hayes’ coaching era as the US women’s national team beats South Korea 4-0

By Pat Graham

June 1, 2024 at 6:59 p.m.

The international goals were Mallory Swanson's first since returning from a knee injury that kept...

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is announced before the game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena on May 7, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese adds new title: women’s professional soccer team owner

By Andrew Seligman

May 22, 2024 at 7:35 a.m.

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, during a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules meeting in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2023. Delgado is the main sponsor of legislation that calls for the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to help fund facilities for women’s professional sports as well as men's facilities. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Lawmakers trying to ensure women’s sports aren’t left out of any Chicago Bears stadium deal

By Dan Petrella

May 21, 2024 at 7:04 a.m.

Unorthodox plan would have state set aside unspecified funding for a women’s sports stadium if...

Lynn Williams of Gotham FC waves to fans after the match against the North Carolina Courage at Red Bull Arena on May 4, 2024, in Harrison, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars lose to Gotham FC in the final minute as Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal-scoring record

By Susie Rantz

May 20, 2024 at 5:28 p.m.

Gotham FC's Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal, becoming the National Women’s Soccer League's...

Chicago Fire's Carlos Terán looks toward fans after a match against New York City at Soldier Field on Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Shanna Madison / baiduhai)

Chicago Fire extend winless streak to 7 with 3-1 loss to the Columbus Crew

By Associated Press

May 19, 2024 at 5:09 p.m.

Carlos Terán scored his first goal of the season for the Chicago Fire.

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina during an MLS match against Nashville SC on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Second-half free kick extends Chicago Fire’s winless streak to 6 games

By Associated Press

May 16, 2024 at 10:20 a.m.

The Chicago Fire have not won since beating the Houston Dynamo at home on April...

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson eyes the ball during an NWSL match against the Orlando Pride on March 29, 2024. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

Chicago Red Stars improve to 5-3-1 as Mallory Swanson has a goal and an assist in 3-1 win

By Associated Press

May 12, 2024 at 11:08 p.m.

Mallory Swanson converted a penalty kick in the first half and the host Chicago Red...

Chicago Fire fall to 2-6-4 with 3-1 loss to St. Louis City

By Associated Press

May 12, 2024 at 1:23 p.m.

João Klauss scored twice in the second half to spark St. Louis City to a...

Chicago Red Stars forward Ally Schlegel during an NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride on Friday, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Chicago Red Stars defeat Bay FC 2-1 to snap 2-game slide

By Associated Press

May 5, 2024 at 10:37 p.m.

Ally Schlegel scored the go-ahead goal in the second half to give the Chicago Red...