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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...

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) drives to the basket while being guarded by Mercury forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) during a game on May 19, 2023.

Pregnant athletes continue to encounter attitudes from ambivalent to outright hostile from leagues, coaches — and players

By Associated Press

May 31, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Pro soccer player Jess McDonald was traded across six teams in her first five years...

Marcus Coffie, player of the Teutonia Ottensen soccer club, speaks during a press conference on Aug. 25, 2022.

German soccer club punished for walking off the field after alleged racist slur at team captain

By Associated Press

May 30, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.

A lower-level German soccer team called its punishment for stopping a game in protest after...

Chicago Red Stars goal keeper Alyssa Naeher during an NWSL Challenge Cup match on March 20, 2022, in Houston. (Matt Patterson/AP)

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher sets NWSL career saves record in 1-0 victory

By Associated Press

May 28, 2023 at 3:06 p.m.

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher set the NWSL career saves record in a much-needed...

Soccer fans are assisted by others fans at the field of the Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Saturday, May 20, 2023. At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal Salvadoran league soccer match between Alianza and FAS. (AP Photo/Milton Flores)

At least 12 people killed, dozens injured in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador

By Joseph Wilkinson

May 22, 2023 at 7:09 a.m.

At least a dozen people were killed and nearly 100 others injured in a stampede...

Chicago Fire's Kacper Przybylko during an MLS match on Feb. 26, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale. Fla.

Chicago Fire can’t hold a halftime lead in a 2-1 road loss to Charlotte FC

By Associated Press

May 17, 2023 at 10:23 p.m.

Brandon Cambridge subbed in and scored the first two goals of his MLS career to...

Fire defender Rafael Czichos controls the ball against Inter Miami during an MLS match on March 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Czichos scored the Fire's lone goal Saturday in a 1-0 victory against St. Louis City at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire top St. Louis City for the 2nd time in 5 days — this time in MLS play —under interim coach Frank Klopas

By Associated Press

May 13, 2023 at 5:26 p.m.

Defender Rafael Czichos scored late in the first half and Chris Brady made it stand...

Chicago Fire coach Ezra Hendrickson speaks as the team introduces new midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri on Feb. 21, 2022,

Struggling Chicago Fire part with coach Ezra Hendrickson and turn to Frank Klopas — again

By Associated Press

May 8, 2023 at 2:42 p.m.

The struggling Chicago Fire fired coach Ezra Hendrickson and replaced him with Frank Klopas for...

A soccer ball sits by the pitch line before the NWSL championship match between the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars on Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.

Chicago Red Stars fall 2-1 at home to Gotham FC

By Associated Press

May 7, 2023 at 11:15 p.m.

Goals from Lynn Williams and Jenna Nighswonger gave NJ/NY Gotham FC a 2-1 road win...

A soccer ball sits by the pitch line prior to the NWSL Championship soccer match between the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars on Nov. 20, 2021.

Chicago Red Stars dismiss GM for a ‘lapse of judgement’

By Associated Press

May 5, 2023 at 6:55 p.m.

The general manager of the Chicago Red Stars was fired for a "lapse of judgement"...

An artist's rendering shows the plan for a new Chicago Fire soccer club training facility on a former Chicago Housing Authority site.

Chicago Fire break ground on training facility at former Chicago Housing Authority site

By Lizzie Kane

April 25, 2023 at 3:50 p.m.

The Chicago Fire soccer club broke ground Tuesday on its 23-acre practice facility on the...