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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...

Gent's Hugo Cuypers, left, fights for the ball with Mechelen's Elias Cobbaut on Jan. 19, 2024, in Ghent, Belgium. (Laurie Dieffembacq/AFP via Getty Images)

Chicago Fire acquire Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers for a club-record transfer fee reported at $12 million

By baiduhai

February 6, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.

Striker Hugo Cuypers spent the last three seasons in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League, totaling 64...

Chicago Red Stars name executive Richard Feuz as general manager ahead of next month’s season opener

By Meghan Montemurro

February 5, 2024 at 2:52 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars announced the hire of general manager Richard Feuz, the latest addition...

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi looks on after the first half of the friendly football match against Hong Kong Team at the Hong Kong Stadium on Feb. 4, 2024. (Louise Delmotte/AP)

Lionel Messi’s global tour with Inter Miami has been very messy — and a PR nightmare

By Stephen Wade

February 5, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.

It’s all been very messy. We’re talking about Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s global tour...

The match site is revealed for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final soccer game during an event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

By Ronald Blum

February 4, 2024 at 6:50 p.m.

The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New...

Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid on Sept. 15, 2023.

Former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales will face trial for unwanted kiss at World Cup

By Associated Press

January 26, 2024 at 7:23 a.m.

MADRID — After sullying his nation's Women's World Cup victory, former Spanish soccer president Luis...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Mallory, after a 4-0 win over the Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023.

Mallory Swanson signs record contract to stay with Chicago Red Stars and become the NWSL’s highest-paid player

By Meghan Montemurro

January 17, 2024 at 7:20 a.m.

Mallory Swanson went into free agency with an open mind. When the process started in...

North Carolina's Ally Sentnor passes the ball during the first half against Florida State on Dec. 2, 2022.

NWSL draft: North Carolina teammates go 1-2 to expansion teams — plus see who the Chicago Red Stars drafted (and traded)

By Associated Press

January 13, 2024 at 9:02 a.m.

Ally Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Women's...

Franz Beckenbauer, right, and Pele, center, pose with FIFA President Joseph Blatter after they received the FIFA order of the century on Sept. 23, 2004, in Zurich.

Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer legend who coached and played for World Cup champions, dies at 78

By Associated Press

January 9, 2024 at 6:15 a.m.

BERLIN — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and...

Michael Ontkean and Paul Newman in "Slap Shot."

Column: With sports movies an endangered species, a movie critic and sports writer look back at memorable offerings of decades past

By Nina Metz

December 27, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

Sports movies can serve as a backdrop for all kinds of storytelling about what it...

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

Lorne Donaldson, who coached Jamaica to the World Cup round of 16, is the new Chicago Red Stars coach

By Meghan Montemurro

December 21, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

As the Chicago Red Stars look to rebuild their culture and stability, the team finally...