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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...

Spain celebrates their victory over England in the World Cup final at Stadium Australia on Aug. 20, 2023.

Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final

By Associated Press

August 20, 2023 at 2:29 p.m.

Spain was celebrating its first Women's World Cup trophy Sunday after an impressive display proved...

U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski watches play during the Women's World Cup Round of 16 match against Sweden on Aug. 6 in Melbourne, Australia. Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit

By Associated Press

August 17, 2023 at 7:18 a.m.

U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision...

England's Rachel Daly and England's Georgia Stanway celebrate after the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

England beats host Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain

By Associated Press

August 16, 2023 at 1:32 p.m.

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn't let the Women's World Cup semifinal match between Australia and...

Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts stands for a portrait on June 14, 2022.

Laura Ricketts leads local group of women to buy Chicago Red Stars: ‘Unprecedented fan growth in women’s soccer globally’

By Shakeia Taylor

August 16, 2023 at 7:25 a.m.

Laura Ricketts, a co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, is leading a diverse group of local...

Spain's Olga Carmona is held aloft by a teammate after defeating Sweden in the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final

By Associated Press

August 15, 2023 at 8:53 a.m.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain will play for its first Women's World Cup championship after...

Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

Sweden stakes claim as a Women’s World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals

By Associated Press

August 11, 2023 at 11:33 a.m.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan...

U.S. players react after losing to Sweden in a penalty shootout in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.

Future is uncertain for the once-dominant United States after crashing out of the World Cup

By Associated Press

August 7, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

The rest of the world finally has caught up to the United States. The once-dominant...

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fails to save a penalty from Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo during the World Cup round of 16 match on Aug. 6, 2023.

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in the Round of 16 — its earliest World Cup exit ever

By Associated Press

August 6, 2023 at 1:58 p.m.

The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup and it wasn't...

United States players train Saturday ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Sweden in Melbourne, Australia.

Underwhelming U.S. team heads into the World Cup knockout stage against a familiar foe: Sweden

By Associated Press

August 5, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women's World...

United States' Sophia Smith, left, is replaced by Megan Rapinoe during the second half of a World Cup match against Portugal on Aug. 1, 2023.

Why this US team lacks that 2019 magic at World Cup

By Associated Press

August 2, 2023 at 6:55 a.m.

The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women's World...