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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...

Chicago Red Stars defender Bianca St-Georges during an NWSL Challenge Cup match on March 20, 2022, in Houston.

Chicago Red Stars rally late but fall 3-2 to the Portland Thorns

By Associated Press

June 18, 2023 at 9:25 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars tried to spark a comeback with late goals from Ella Stevens...

United States coach Gregg Berhalter follows the game during the World Cup Group B match against England on Nov. 25 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

Gregg Berhalter back as US men’s national team coach after feud and domestic-violence investigation

By Associated Press

June 16, 2023 at 12:14 p.m.

Gregg Berhalter was rehired as U.S. men's national team coach through the 2026 World Cup,...

Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of a match on July 23, 2022.

Chicago Fire lose for the 1st time in their last 10 home matches

By Associated Press

June 11, 2023 at 7:37 a.m.

Lucas Zelarayán scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Columbus...

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan holds up the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Man City beats Inter Milan 1-0 to win first Champions League title, complete treble

By Associated Press

March 12, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

ISTANBUL — Manchester City won the Champions League title for the first time by beating...

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Lille on Feb. 19, 2023, at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris.

Lionel Messi’s jump to Inter Miami drives ticket sales for Oct. 4 match vs. the Chicago Fire — and you’ll have to pay a steep price

By Chris Boghossian

June 8, 2023 at 8:10 a.m.

The news of Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer made headlines across the globe —...

PSG's Lionel Messi grimaces during the French League One soccer match on June 3, 2023.

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, chooses Inter Miami of MLS after exit from Paris Saint-Germain

By Associated Press

June 7, 2023 at 3:21 p.m.

Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League...

Chicago Red Stars forward Ava Cook during an NWSL Challenge Cup match on March 20, 2022, in Houston.

Chicago Red Stars get 2 goals from Ava Cook in a 2-1 road win over Angel City

By Associated Press

June 5, 2023 at 11:56 p.m.

Ava Cook scored a pair of first-half goals and the Chicago Red Stars defeated Angel...

Fire goaltender Spencer Richey walks during an MLS match against Inter Miami FC on Feb. 26, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale. Fla.

Chicago Fire’s road woes continue — they surrender a late goal in a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

By Associated Press

June 4, 2023 at 2:57 p.m.

Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0...

The Chicago skyline looms overhead as heavy equipment plows through a section of fenced-in land on May 22, 2023.

HUD and Chicago Housing Authority sued over Chicago Fire land lease

By Lizzie Kane

June 2, 2023 at 3:28 p.m.

The Chicago Housing Authority's agreement to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club did...

Chicago Fire's Spencer Richey during a match on Feb. 26, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale. Fla.

Chicago Fire play to a scoreless draw in Toronto, while the Red Stars lose to Louisville in the NWSL Challenge Cup

By Associated Press

May 31, 2023 at 10:34 p.m.

Backup goalkeeper Spencer Richey made four saves after entering in the first half, and the...