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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...

A soccer ball sits by the pitch line before the NWSL championship match between the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars on Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.

NWSL kicks off its 12th season this weekend, with 2 new teams and a new media deal

By Anne M. Peterson

March 15, 2024 at 7:38 p.m.

Now that the NWSL has effectively distanced itself from the turbulence of two years ago,...

Lorne Donaldson is the new coach of the Chicago Red Stars, the team announced on Dec. 20, 2023. (Red Stars photo)

Chicago Red Stars sign 3 NWSL rookies in continuation of focus on developing young talent

By Julia Poe

March 9, 2024 at 8:13 a.m.

The Chicago Red Stars signed NWSL draft picks Leilanni Nesbeth and Jameese Joseph and USL...

The United States' Jaedyn Shaw celebrates after scoring a goal against Canada during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal on March 6, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Alyssa Naeher’s 3 saves in a penalty shootout over Canada leads US into the Gold Cup final

By Associated Press

March 7, 2024 at 7:13 a.m.

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty herself in a shootout after...

Chicago Red Stars defender Tatumn Milazzo, an Andrew graduate and Orland Park native, has fun posing and showing off the team's new kit at Essanay Studios in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

On a defense of newcomers and rookies, Tatumn Milazzo stands out for Chicago Red Stars. ‘I’m very confident.’

By Jeff Vorva

March 6, 2024 at 10:56 a.m.

Tatumn Milazzo, who grew up in Orland Park and prepped at Andrew, will play defender...

FILE – Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 16, 2023. A rise in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s soccer highlights “systemic gender inequality in sports,” a U.K. parliament report said Tuesday March 5, 2024. Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr suffered ACL damage in January. Other top stars Alexia Putellas, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson have also sustained ACL injuries in recent times. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Rise in ACL injuries in women’s soccer highlights gender inequality, a UK report says

By James Robson

March 5, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.

A rise in anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women’s soccer highlights “systemic gender inequality in...

United States midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer tournament quarterfinal against Colombia, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

USWNT shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia

By Greg Beacham

March 3, 2024 at 10:21 p.m.

The United States rebounded from its loss to Mexico with a 3-0 victory over Colombia...

Work continues on a the new Kansas City Current soccer stadium Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The National Women’s Soccer League team will open their season on March 16 in the new stadium which is the first built specifically for a professional woman’s soccer team. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The first stadium built for a National Women’s Soccer League club is ready to open in Kansas City

By Dave Skretta

February 29, 2024 at 11:48 a.m.

The Kansas City Current are preparing to open one of the few stadiums in the...

Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts stands for a portrait in the Cubs offices on Aug. 21, 2023. Ricketts is part of the women-led ownership group that purchased the Chicago Red Stars. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Red Stars join the teams seeking public funding for a stadium: ‘Women’s sports need to have a seat at the table’

By Meghan Montemurro

February 27, 2024 at 7:10 a.m.

While the Red Stars are in the fact-finding phase of selecting a potential stadium site,...

FILE – Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Alves has been found guilty on Thursday Feb. 22, 2024 of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub. A three-judge panel sentenced Alves on Thursday to four years and six months. The 40-year-old Alves denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month. The decision can be appealed.(D.Zorrakino/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape and sentenced to four and a half years in prison

By Joseph Wilson

February 22, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Soccer star Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona...

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson controls the ball during the second half of a match against Canada on Feb. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.

Mallory Swanson returns to training with USWNT for the 1st Women’s Gold Cup, but the Chicago Red Stars forward won’t play in a match

By Anne M. Peterson

February 7, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

Mallory Swanson, the Chicago Red Stars forward who suffered a knee injury in April, is...