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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...

Jamaica's Kiki Van Zanten controls the ball during a game against Colombia in the Round of 16 in the Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.

Stevenson grad Kiki Van Zanten fulfills dream with Jamaica at World Cup: ‘My 10-year-old self would freak out’

By Matt Le Cren

August 28, 2023 at 9:43 a.m.

When Kiki Van Zanten stepped onto the field in Melbourne, Australia, to make her Women's...

Chicago Fire forward Georgios Koutsias chases the ball in the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against the Puebla on July 31, 2023.

Chicago Fire lose to LA Galaxy for 13th straight time, with last win coming in August 2010

By Associated Press

August 27, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.

Tyler Boyd scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp found the net after...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Lionel Messi enters game late, scores in Inter Miami victory over Red Bulls

By Filip Bondy

August 27, 2023 at 8:05 a.m.

Surely, Lionel Messi had to play. This was, after all, New York — well, New...

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

FIFA suspends Spanish soccer federation president for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

By Associated Press

August 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation President Luis Rubiales from office Saturday while its disciplinary committee...

Luis Rubiales, President of Spain's soccer federation, hugs Aitana Bonmati on the podium following the win in the World Cup final on Aug. 20, 2023.

Spanish soccer president refuses to resign for kissing a player at the World Cup — and the team says it won’t play until he goes

By Associated Press

August 25, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.

Less than a week after winning the World Cup, Spain's national team players announced Friday...

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's soccer federation, hugs Aitana Bonmati on the podium the World Cup win on Aug. 20, 2023.

FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president for conduct at World Cup, including kissing player during trophy ceremony

By Associated Press

August 24, 2023 at 7:29 a.m.

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales on Thursday for his...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after a game-tying goal in the 90th minute from teammate Leonardo Campana, not pictured, during the second half of a U.S. Open Cup semifinal soccer match against FC Cincinnati on Aug. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati.

Messi converts PK, assists on 2 goals, leading Miami past MLS-best Cincinnati in US Open Cup semi

By Associated Press

August 23, 2023 at 11:32 p.m.

Lionel Messi had two assists and converted a penalty kick as Inter Miami rallied from...

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

Spain coach faces scrutiny for touching a female assistant on the chest while celebrating World Cup win

By Associated Press

August 23, 2023 at 8:38 a.m.

he coach of Spain's Women's World Cup champion soccer team is facing scrutiny after footage...

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's soccer federation, embraces Queen Letizia of Spain as FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts as they wait on the podium at the World Cup on Aug. 20, 2023.

‘Deeply lamentable’ behavior by Spanish soccer leader after World Cup win

By Associated Press

August 21, 2023 at 8:51 a.m.

Moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup, the man who leads the country's national...

Chicago Fire's Mauricio Pineda gets his head on the ball during a match on July 23, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Orlando City uses second-half surge to beat Chicago Fire 3-1

By Associated Press

August 20, 2023 at 11:13 p.m.

Orlando City scored three times in the second half, rallying for a 3-1 victory over...