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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...

United States' Alex Morgan in action during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Ireland on April 11, 2023, in St. Louis.

Fox will televise 29 Women’s World Cup matches this summer, up from 22 in 2019 and 16 in 2015

By Associated Press

April 25, 2023 at 9:08 a.m.

Fox will broadcast 29 of 64 Women's World Cup games from Australia and New Zealand...

The Fire's Kacper Przybylko runs during a match on Feb. 26, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Chicago soccer roundup: Fire lose 2-1 after stoppage-time own goal, while Red Stars stumble 5-2 in Seattle

By Associated Press

April 23, 2023 at 7:19 p.m.

Giorgos Giakoumakis became just the second player in MLS history to score in each of...

United States midfielder Julie Ertz wavs after she was presented a jersey marking her 100th match before an international friendly against Ireland in Austin, Texas, on April 8, 2023.

Julie Ertz — ahead of World Cup — signs with Angel City after 2-year NWSL absence

By Associated Press

April 17, 2023 at 3:42 p.m.

Midfielder Julie Ertz has signed a one-year contract with Angel City that will bring her...

The Chicago Fire's Maren Haile-Selassie runs during a match on March 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Chicago soccer roundup: Fire allow a pair of late goals in a 2-2 draw, while Red Stars win at home 4-2

By Associated Press

April 16, 2023 at 3:58 p.m.

Julián Carranza's goal in the 65th minute pulled the Philadelphia Union into a 2-2 draw...

First overall draft pick Alyssa Thompson and Angel City Football Club President Julie Uhrman pose with a jersey during a draft watch party on Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles.

How will the US regroup for the World Cup without one of its best players?

By Associated Press

April 11, 2023 at 7:40 a.m.

With forward Mallory Swanson sidelined by a serious knee injury for the foreseeable future, the...

Mallory Swanson signals to fans as she is taken off the field after an injury during the first half of an International Friendly soccer match against Ireland in Austin, Tex., on April 8, 2023.

Mallory Swanson has a torn patella tendon, putting the World Cup in question for the Chicago Red Stars forward

By Julia Poe

April 12, 2023 at 11:33 a.m.

U.S. women's national team star Mallory Swanson suffered a torn patella tendon in her left...

Fire forward Kei Kamara (23) celebrates with teammate Miguel Navarro after scoring a goal against Minnesota United during the first half Saturday at Soldier Field.

Kei Kamara scores twice in the Chicago Fire’s 2-1 victory against Minnesota United

By Associated Press

April 8, 2023 at 11:04 p.m.

Kei Kamara scored twice before halftime to spark the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory...

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson signals to fans as she is taken off the field after suffering a left knee injury during the first half of an international friendly against Ireland on Saturday in Austin, Texas.

Red Stars standout Mallory Swanson suffers a left knee injury in the USWNT’s 2-0 exhibition win against Ireland

By Associated Press

April 9, 2023 at 3:44 p.m.

Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory Saturday...

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match on March 20, 2022, in Houston.

Red Stars lose their home opener 2-1, while Fire play to scoreless draw

By Associated Press

April 2, 2023 at 2:07 p.m.

The Houston Dash beat the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 on a cold and windy Saturday...

United States goalie Alyssa Naeher throws the ball against Brazil during the SheBelieves Cup on Feb. 22 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Naeher, who plays for the Red Stars in the NWSL, was called up to the U.S. women's national team Tuesday for the final set of friendlies ahead of the 2023 World Cup.

4 Chicago Red Stars players called up to the US women’s national team — and Julie Ertz is set to return to pro soccer

By Julia Poe

March 28, 2023 at 8:12 p.m.

Four Chicago Red Stars players were called up to the U.S. women's national soccer team...