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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...

Morocco fans celebrate at Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar, after their country's win during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Portugal on Dec. 10, 2022.

Petra Kuppinger: Morocco, a World Cup sensation, is challenging Euro-South American dominance

By Petra Kuppinger

December 12, 2022 at 1:41 p.m.

The Moroccan Atlas Lions won against Portugal on Saturday in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals...

Late journalist Grant Wahl, seen here with a replica of the World Cup. His body was returned to the U.S. after his sudden death last week at the World Cup.

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to United States

By Associated Press

December 12, 2022 at 12:24 p.m.

The body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl were repatriated to the United States...

Pele attends the 2018 soccer World Cup draw at the Kremlin in Moscow, Dec. 1, 2017.

Soccer legend Pelé’s health improves, but he remains in hospital

By Associated Press

December 12, 2022 at 11:05 a.m.

Brazilian soccer great Pelé is doing better after having been hospitalized to treat a respiratory...

Flowers are placed in memory of Grant Wahl, a U.S. sports journalist who died while reporting on the Argentina-Netherlands match, before the World Cup quarterfinal between England and France on Saturday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

FIFA honors US soccer journalist Grant Wahl with a tribute at the France-England World Cup match: ‘He should have been here’

By Associated Press

December 10, 2022 at 7:57 p.m.

American soccer writer Grant Wahl was honored with a tribute from FIFA on the desk...

France players celebrate Aurelien Tchouameni's goal during a World Cup quarterfinal against England on Saturday at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. France won 2-1.

Defending champion France holds off England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup semifinals

By Associated Press

December 10, 2022 at 4:47 p.m.

Kylian Mbappe and France on Saturday made it back to the semifinals of the World...

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri, right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.

Morocco stuns Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo 1-0, becoming the 1st African country to reach the World Cup semifinals

By Associated Press

December 11, 2022 at 8:51 a.m.

Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal...

Grant Wahl smiles as he holds a World Cup replica trophy during an award ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 29, 2022.

Grant Wahl, a renowned US soccer journalist, dies at 49 while covering the World Cup in Qatar

By Associated Press

December 10, 2022 at 1:56 p.m.

Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S....

Julianne Sitch, head coach for the University of Chicago men's soccer team, oversees training at Stagg Field in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

The pioneer woman: Oswego’s Julianne Sitch makes history at University of Chicago: ‘It brings a lot of tears to my eyes.’

By Matt Le Cren

December 10, 2022 at 8:58 a.m.

Julianne Sitch has spent the past week doing interviews with a long list of national...

Nahuel Molina (izquierda) celebra con Julián Álvarez (centro) y Lionel Messi tras anotar el primer gol de Argentina ante Holanda en los cuartos de final del Mundial, el viernes 9 de diciembre de 2022, en Lusail, Qatar.

Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup

By Associated Press

December 9, 2022 at 4:26 p.m.

Lionel Messi's quest to win the World Cup moves into the semifinals after Argentina beat the Netherlands...

Croatia's Bruno Petkovic celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Croatia and Brazil, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals to eliminate the tournament favorites

By Associated Press

December 9, 2022 at 1:43 p.m.

Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Luka Modric's quest continues unabated....