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Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit controls the ball in the first half against Brianna Pinto of the Chicago Stars at Audi Field on Nov. 1, 2026, in Washington. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Gotham FC claims NWSL Shield on Decision Day while the Chicago Stars lose their season finale to Washington

By Associated Press

November 1, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.

The Chicago Stars ended their NWSL season with a 2-0 loss to the Washington Spirit...

The Fire's Jonathan Bamba, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his first of two goals during the first half against the Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Commerce City, Colo. The Fire won 4-2. (Ray Bahner/Getty)

Chicago Fire close in on No. 4 playoff seed, riding Jonathan Bamba’s 1st career multigoal game to 4-2 win

By Associated Press

October 31, 2026 at 11:29 p.m.

Jonathan Bamba scored two goals, Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane each added a goal and...

Jonathan Bamba of Chicago Fire controls the ball during the MLS match against Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field on Oct. 14, 2026, in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Jonathan Bamba has a goal and an assist for the Chicago Fire in a 2-2 tie with Orlando City

By Associated Press

October 28, 2026 at 10:58 p.m.

The Chicago Fire are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 52 points, two ahead of...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady looks on during an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Fire GK Chris Brady makes the US World Cup roster — along with surprises from coach Mauricio Pochettino

By Ronald Blum

May 26, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady, a native of Naperville, made the USMNT roster despite having...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a soccer ball to children after her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament

By Associated Press

May 26, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World...

The Chicago Stars celebrate a goal by Mallory Swanson (9) against Bay FC in the second half Sunday, May 24, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Mallory Swanson scores in her 2nd game back as the Chicago Stars down Bay FC 1-0

By Associated Press

May 24, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

The Chicago Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with the win.

Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola hugs Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as he played last match for the team during a Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

By James Robson

May 24, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Pep Guardiola fights back tears on the sideline as he brings 10 years at Manchester...

Arsenal players celebrate their Premier League title with the trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal in London, England, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

A ‘magical’ title win as Arsenal’s players finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy

By Steve Douglas

May 24, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Arsenal clinched a first English league title since 2004 with a game to spare in...

Fire defender Andrew Gutman heads the ball over Toronto midfielder Malik Henry during the second half Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Soldier Field. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Fire head into World Cup break with an 8-4-2 record after beating Toronto 2-1

By Associated Press

May 23, 2026 at 10:01 p.m.

Robin Lod and Andrew Gutman each scored a goal to help the Chicago Fire beat...

Iran's national soccer team stands onstage while greeted by a crowd during a pro-government gathering before its departure for training and friendly matches in Turkey ahead of the World Cup on May 13, 2026, at Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iran says team’s base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the US

By David Brandt

May 23, 2026 at 7:53 p.m.

The Iranian team originally was scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but a move has...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the World Cup in Washington on Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Did FIFA’s big experiment make the World Cup too big for its own good?

By James Robson

May 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than...

The Fire's Maren Haile-Selassie tries to take the ball around Montreal's Jalen Neal during the first half Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Montreal. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-best 13th goal and Chris Brady earns 6th shutout as Chicago Fire beat Montreal 2-0

By Associated Press

May 16, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

As Mallory Swanson returns to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’

By Andy Martinez

May 16, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Mallory Swanson completed her comeback from maternity leave Saturday, coming off the bench for the...