Soccer news and analysis from The

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...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi gestures during an MLS match against Los Angeles FC on Sept. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Lionel Messi — and points to league’s other successes

By Associated Press

December 9, 2023 at 8:39 a.m.

The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi. The World...

Fire coach Frank Klopas directs his team against Inter Miami on Oct. 4, 2023, at Soldier Field.

Frank Klopas is named Chicago Fire coach — the 2nd full-time stint for the longtime club mainstay

By baiduhai

December 6, 2023 at 10:12 a.m.

The Chicago Fire's coaching search is over, and they didn't have to look far. Frank...

Spain's Alexia Putellas, Jennifer Hermoso and Irene Paredes, from left, celebrate with the World Cup trophy after the final against England on Aug. 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Women’s soccer falls short in medical support and pay, a World Cup survey by a players union finds

By Associated Press

November 29, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

Women's soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay, according to...

Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow. (Megan Bearder/Handout)

Chicago Red Stars name former U.S. Soccer Federation chief legal officer Karen Leetzow team president

By Meghan Montemurro

November 16, 2023 at 6:15 a.m.

The Chicago Red Stars have a new team president. Sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow...

Sporting director Georg Heitz speaks as the Chicago Fire introduce midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri on Feb. 21, 2022.

Chicago Fire extend sporting director Georg Heitz’s contract after missing MLS playoffs for 6th straight season

By baiduhai

November 14, 2023 at 11:09 a.m.

The Chicago Fire on Tuesday announced contract extensions with sporting director Georg Heitz and technical...

Chicago Red Stars defender Tatumn Milazzo (23) heads the ball against Angel City FC on Aug. 14, 2022, in Los Angeles.

National Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and ION through 2027

By Associated Press

November 9, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.

The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will...

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

FIFA bans ousted Spanish soccer federation president for 3 years for kiss and misconduct at the World Cup final

By Associated Press

October 30, 2023 at 12:57 p.m.

The Spanish soccer official who provoked a players' rebellion and reckoning on gender when he...

Construction continues for the future Chicago Fire practice facility on Sept. 6, 2023, on vacant Chicago Housing Authority land that was once the site of ABLA Homes.

Chicago Fire land lease lawsuit against Chicago Housing Authority and HUD dismissed

By Lizzie Kane

October 24, 2023 at 7:10 a.m.

A lawsuit filed by housing groups over the Chicago Housing Authority's agreement to lease land...

Chicago Fire forward Georgios Koutsias makes a pass against Inter Miami on Oct. 4, 2023, at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire miss the MLS playoffs for the 6th consecutive season after a 1-0 loss to NYCFC

By Associated Press

October 22, 2023 at 10:22 a.m.

Julián Fernández scored in the second half to lead New York City FC to a...

Former England soccer player Bobby Charlton stands in the Royal Box on Centre Court to receive applause from the crowd on the sixth day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 7, 2018. Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86. A statement from Charlton's family, released by United, said he died Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Man United, England soccer great Bobby Charlton dies at 86

By Associated Press

October 21, 2023 at 10:40 a.m.

MANCHESTER, England — Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that...