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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...

The Fire's Philip Zinckernagel, left, and Nashville's Reed Baker-Whiting battle for the ball during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty)

Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to Nashville, which becomes 1st MLS team to clinch playoff berth

By Associated Press

September 19, 2026 at 11:34 p.m.

Brian Schwake finished off his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season as Nashville clinched...

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring the tiebreaking goal in extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. Argentina won 3-1. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Julián Álvarez 112th-minute goal helps Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 and advance to World Cup semifinals

By Dave Skretta

July 11, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Julián Álvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike...

Jude Bellingham (10) and Harry Kane salute fans after England's 2-1 victory against Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 11, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Justin Setterfield/Getty)

Jude Bellingham’s extra-time goal lifts England past Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

By Alanis Thames

July 11, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway...

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's second goal during a World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP)

World Cup: Lionel Messi and Argentina play upstart Switzerland in a quarterfinal at Arrowhead Stadium

By Dave Skretta

July 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

On one side of the field Saturday will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions,...

Norway's Erling Haaland smiles during a news conference Thursday, July 9, 2026, ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal against England in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Marta Lavandier/AP)

World Cup: It’s England against Norway in the quarterfinals — with all eyes on Erling Haaland

By Tim Reynolds

July 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve...

Bartender Belmiro “Tyler” Barros III at Pressbox in Chicago’s Printers Row neighborhood on July 9, 2026. He grew up in Massachusetts and has family from Cape Verde. The Cape Verde national soccer team performed well during their run in the World Cup. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago man reflects on Cape Verde roots: ‘The world now knows who we are’

By Gregory Royal Pratt

July 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Bartender Belmiro Barros has spent much of his life telling people about his family’s homeland....

Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring Spain's second goal in front of Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens,right, during a World Cup quarterfinal Friday, July 10, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain into World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Belgium

By Greg Beacham

July 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper...

Spectators watch the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Why English-speaking fans are watching Telemundo’s World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

By Tim Reynolds

July 10, 2026 at 7:23 a.m.

Many English speakers in the U.S. are tuning into Spanish broadcasts, even if they don't...

Kylian Mbappé applauds fans after France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals

By Kyle Hightower

July 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career,...

United States’ Christian Pulisic reacts after a challenge during the World Cup game on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

World Cup: US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in 4-1 loss to Belgium

By Ronald Blum

July 9, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to...

Fans react to a United States loss during a watch party for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium at the KC Live! entertainment district Monday, July 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Cup: Your team’s been knocked out. Who should you support now?

By Steve Douglas

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

If your team is out of the World Cup, don't worry. Here's a guide to...