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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 players celebrate at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

By Associated Press

December 6, 2022 at 12:21 p.m.

Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty...

Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler attends a watch party for the U.S. Women's National Team's Semifinal match on July 2, 2019.

Chicago Red Stars will be put up for sale in the latest fallout from the incendiary Yates report

By Kevin Williams

December 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars, in a move that only can be construed as the other...

Julianne Sitch, a former Oswego and DePaul star, was hired by the Chicago Red Stars as an assistant coach in February 2020. She is now the head coach of the University of Chicago's men's soccer team, which won the program's first national title Saturday with a 2-0 win against Williams in the Division III final.

Julianne Sitch is 1st female coach to lead a men’s team to national title after University of Chicago wins D-III soccer championship

By baiduhai

December 4, 2022 at 10:16 a.m.

The University of Chicago men's soccer team — and its first-year coach — made history...

Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands, bottom, is congratulated after scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

World Cup 2022: US eliminated after loss to Netherlands

By Associated Press

December 3, 2022 at 11:41 a.m.

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a...

Memphis Depay of the Netherlands scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

How to watch the US vs. the Netherlands at the World Cup

By The New York Times

December 3, 2022 at 9:18 a.m.

The United States successfully navigated the group stage at the World Cup in Qatar with...

Maggie Cheng is taking classes on Dutch language and culture with the goal of emigrating to the Netherlands with her husband, Thomas Plaisier. The Netherlands requires some people who move there to pass a language and culture exam.

Tulips, bikes and egalitarian bosses: Some Chicagoans dream of moving to Netherlands, the US soccer team’s next World Cup opponent

By John Keilman

December 3, 2022 at 6:18 a.m.

When the U.S. takes on the Netherlands in the first knockout round of the World...

Christian Pulisic of the United States carries a ball during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

U.S. star Christian Pulisic cleared to play vs. Netherlands in World Cup knockout round

By Ian Powers

December 2, 2022 at 12:48 p.m.

The balls on this guy! American spirits were given a boost on Friday with the...

Portland Timbers team owner Merritt Paulson stands on the sidelines before the first half of a match on Aug. 11, 2020.

Portland Thorns owner puts the team up for sale — the latest fallout from NWSL investigation into misconduct

By Associated Press

December 1, 2022 at 12:03 p.m.

The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday he is putting the club up for...

A Japanese fan wears Saudi traditional "Ghutra," or head cover, as he waves Saudi Arabia and Japan flags before their match of the Asian zone group B qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the King Abdullah sports city stadium, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 7, 2021.

Ghutras are the World Cup’s hot accessory. But should fans wear them?

By The New York Times

December 2, 2022 at 8:33 a.m.

Jean Marc Berger left his home in Geneva to follow Switzerland's adventures in the World...

Mexico's Cesar Montes reacts at the end of the World Cup group C soccer match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Mexico won 2-1 but failed to advance in the tournament.

Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup

By Associated Press

November 30, 2022 at 3:21 p.m.

Henry Martin and Luis Chaves each scored in Mexico's furious attempt to stay alive at...