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England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

By Ken Maguire

October 26, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club...

Fire midfielder Anton Salétros, right, defends the Red Bulls' Ronald Donkor during the first half on May 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire surpass 50 points for 2nd straight season after rallying for 3-2 win vs. Atlanta United

By Associated Press

October 24, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Anton Salétros had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Fire rally for...

FILE – Seattle Reign midfielder Maddie Mercado follows the action as she runs during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Seattle, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Chicago Stars limited to one shot in 3-1 loss to Seattle Reign, falling to 5-21-2

By Drew Renner

October 18, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Maddie Mercado had two goals, and the visiting Seattle Reign controlled possession in their 3-1...

England’s Harry Kane (9) cools off during a hydration break of the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

FIFA-mandated hydration breaks at the World Cup have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?

By Dorany Pineda

June 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take...

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group J match against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Inside the World Cup’s colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs

By Steve Douglas

June 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup...

Spectators react following the World Cup Group D match between the United States and Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

World Cup what to know: US back in action against Australia today — and Brazil works to rebound

By David Brandt

June 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The United States is back in action Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly...

United States winger Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP)

Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss Americans’ World Cup game Friday

By Andrew Destin

June 18, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Thursday because of a left calf...

Beware the Rocky curse: Brazilian fans at World Cup in Philadelphia heed warning not to put team gear on statue

By Dan Gelston

June 18, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in...

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. (Ed Zurga/AP)

Editorial: Make no mistake, Chicago should be filled with World Cup fans right now

By The Editorial Board

June 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This summer's soccerpalooza belonged at Soldier Field in Chicago.

England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a goal against Croatia during the World Cup Group L match Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Harry Kane scores twice to tie England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

By Schuyler Dixon

June 17, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham...

The Chicago Fire soccer stadium is under construction at the north end of The 78 development in Chicago's South Loop on May 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire stadium site should get $425 million subsidy, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes

By Jake Sheridan

June 17, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $425 million taxpayer subsidy Wednesday for public infrastructure at the...

U.S. winger Christian Pulisic dribbles past Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres during a World Cup Group D match June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic still training separately from US team, increasing concern about Friday’s World Cup game

By Greg Beacham

June 17, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Christian Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the U.S. victory over Paraguay last week...

Marchers with the Greater Seattle Business Association, Washington's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, hold rainbow letters spelling out "Seattle" during the annual Seattle Pride Parade on June 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’

By Andrew Destin

June 17, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

Egypt and Iran, two of the most repressive places in the world for gays and...