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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...

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic watches as the United States' Megan Rapinoe misses a penalty shot during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Sweden on Aug. 6 in Melbourne, Australia.

Column: Megan Rapinoe ends her U.S. soccer career in Chicago, leaving a legacy of hope and joy

By Julia Poe

September 25, 2023 at 7:25 a.m.

There is no clever way to kick off a farewell to Megan Rapinoe. Over the...

CF Montreal's Ariel Lassiter reacts after missing a shot on the net of Chicago Fire's Chris Brady during the second half on Sept. 16, 2023.

Chicago Fire play CF Montreal to a scoreless draw after Chris Brady’s career-high 7th shutout

By Associated Press

September 17, 2023 at 12:13 a.m.

Chris Brady made four saves, including several stops late, for his career-high seventh shutout of...

Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation, speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas on Aug. 25, 2023.

Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, resigns after nonconsensual kiss at World Cup final

By Associated Press

September 10, 2023 at 6:24 p.m.

Luis Rubiales, the disgraced head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally folded under immense pressure...

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's soccer federation, stands stands next to head coach Jorge Vilda on Aug. 22, 2023.

Prosecutors accuse Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup

By Associated Press

September 8, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.

Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a...

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso reacts after missing a scoring chance during a World Cup match on July 31, 2023.

Jenni Hermoso accuses Spanish soccer federation’s Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

By Associated Press

September 6, 2023 at 9:21 a.m.

Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her...

Spain coach Jorge Vilda celebrates with the gold medal after winning the World Cup on Aug. 20, 2023.

Spanish soccer federation fires women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda amid Luis Rubiales controversy

By Associated Press

September 5, 2023 at 12:13 p.m.

The Spanish soccer federation fired women's national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than...

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher on Oct. 27, 2019, in the NWSL championship game in Cary, N.C.

Alyssa Naeher’s 8 saves lift the Chicago Red Stars to a 2-0 win in Washington, while the Fire lose 4-0 at D.C. United

By Associated Press

September 3, 2023 at 9:52 p.m.

Bianca St-Georges and Yuki Nagasato scored in the second half to lead the Chicago Red...

Angela E.L. Barnes discusses the purchase of the Chicago Red Stars at the Cubs offices on Aug. 21, 2023.

Why Laura Ricketts jumped at the ‘opportunity to have a culture change, to really write a new chapter’ as owner of the Chicago Red Stars

By Meghan Montemurro

August 11, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

The last 13 years as Chicago Cubs co-owner prepared Laura Ricketts for this moment. Ricketts...

Chicago Fire forward Kei Kamara, right, heads the ball next to Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, left, and forward Sergio Córdova during the second half of an MLS match Wednesday in Chicago.

Chicago Fire lose to Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 for their 3rd consecutive defeat

By Associated Press

August 30, 2023 at 10:42 p.m.

Brian White scored 19 minutes into the match and Yohei Takaoka made it stand up...

Mother of Spanish soccer president who is under fire for kissing player starts hunger strike in church to defend him

By Associated Press

August 28, 2023 at 9:53 a.m.

The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president has started a hunger strike in a...