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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...

United States’ Folarin Balogun walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

US striker Folarin Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer to Everton fails

By Associated Press

September 3, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final...

Argentina's Lionel Messi cries at the end of the World Cup final against Spain on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina after 20 years and 6 World Cups

By Associated Press

August 31, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.

Lionel Messi debuted for Argentina's national team in 2006, but his journey was fraught with...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady clears the ball against Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock, right, during the first half Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Seattle. The teams battled to a 2-2 draw. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Maren Haile-Selassie and Robert Lewandowski help Chicago Fire earn 2-2 draw to cap unbeaten August

By Associated Press

August 29, 2026 at 10:35 p.m.

Dejan Joveljić scored a goal in each half of his debut with Seattle, but Maren...

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Alex Hulvalchick/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars to play 2027 season at Northwestern’s Martin Stadium; goal to get into Ryan Field ‘eventually’

By Claire Murphy

August 27, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

A spokesperson for the Stars said the team is hoping to play at Ryan Field...

Chicago Stars midfielder Julia Grosso follows a play during an NWSL match against the Orlando Pride on March 14, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Julia Grosso scores the late game-winning goal as the Chicago Stars snap an 8-game winless streak

By Phuoc Nguyen

August 23, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

Jameese Joseph's opening goal broke a scoring drought of 314 minutes for the Chicago Stars.

The Chicago Fire's Maren Haile-Selassie runs with the ball during a match against Cincinnati on April 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. (Jeff Dean/Getty)

Chicago Fire allow late goal to settle for 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls but run MLS unbeaten streak to 4

By Associated Press

August 22, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

The Chicago Fire allowed a late goal to settle for a 1-1 draw with the...

Chicago Fire forward Robert Lewandowski runs with the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Today in History: Robert Lewandowski turns 38

By Associated Press

August 21, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

Robert Lewandowski signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Fire when his contract with Barcelona...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, center, speaks to FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, left, sitting beside president of Moroccan Royal Football Federation Fouzi Lekjaa as they attend a Women’s AFCON 2026 soccer match between Malawi and Zambia, in Rabat, Morocco on Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup ‘betrayal’

By Graham Dunbar

August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling...

Robert Lewandowski (9) of the Fire controls the ball during a match against Orlando City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane score goals as the Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 2-1

By Associated Press

August 19, 2026 at 10:41 p.m.

The Chicago Fire (11-8-2) have now won three in a row following Wednesday's 2-1 victory...

Houston Dash midfielder Kat Rader runs during a match against Angel City on March 27, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Rookies fuel Houston Dash’s 5-0 victory over the Chicago Stars

By Associated Press

August 19, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Kat Rader scored twice to lead the Houston Dash over the visiting Chicago Stars 5-0...