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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...

Anton Walkes #5 of Charlotte FC passes the ball against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on April 02, 2022 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes dead at 25 after accident, team says

By Peter Sblendorio

January 19, 2023 at 11:53 a.m.

Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes, who previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, died Thursday after an...

Chicago Fire's Jhon Durán takes a shot on goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half on June 25, 2022.

Aston Villa signs Jhon Durán, who scored 8 goals for Chicago Fire last season

By baiduhai

January 16, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.

Aston Villa reached an agreement Monday to sign striker Jhon Durán from the Chicago Fire...

Angel City President Julie Uhrman, left, and Alyssa Thompson pose with a jersey after Thompson was selected with the No. 1 pick in the NWSL draft Thursday in Playa Vista, Calif. Thompson was the first high school player in league history to be drafted.

No. 1 pick Alyssa Thompson is the 1st high school player to be selected in the NWSL draft, while the Chicago Red Stars take 2 Penn State players

By Associated Press

January 13, 2023 at 6:51 p.m.

Alyssa Thompson was the top pick Thursday in the National Women's Soccer League draft by...

Former Red Stars coach Rory Dames talks with players during a scrimmage on July 20, 2017, in Bridgeview, Ill.

Chicago Red Stars fined $1.5 million and ex-coach Rory Dames permanently banned from NWSL

By Associated Press

January 10, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

The National Women's Soccer League permanently banned four coaches Monday as part of disciplinary action...

Head coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States attends a press conference on the eve of the round of 16 World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States at Kalifa International Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Gio Reyna’s mom says she reported domestic violence incident involving USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

By Andy Clayton

January 5, 2023 at 8:03 a.m.

A day after U.S. Soccer announced an investigation into manager Gregg Berhalter over a 1991...

U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter speaks to the media on Nov. 9, 2022.

Gregg Berhalter, the US men’s national soccer coach, admits he kicked his future wife in 1991

By Associated Press

January 4, 2023 at 7:16 a.m.

The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter...

The coffin with the remains of Brazilian soccer great Pele is carried for his wake on the pitch of the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Fans mourn Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium

By Associated Press

January 2, 2023 at 9:57 a.m.

Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at...

FILE - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his side's opening goal during the World Cup group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.

Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr signs Cristiano Ronaldo

By Associated Press

December 31, 2022 at 8:33 a.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in...

Brazilian midfielder Pelé dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City on June 21, 1970. Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game,' died Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty soccer king of ‘the beautiful game,’ dies at 82

By Associated Press

December 29, 2022 at 2:12 p.m.

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became...

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2005, on the eve of the final draw of the FIFA soccer World Cup 2006.

Photos: Pelé, Brazil’s soccer king, dies at 82

By Steve Rosenberg

December 29, 2022 at 3:21 p.m.

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec....