Soccer

Why hip surgery helped Fire attacker Chris Mueller gain new perspective

During his rehab, Mueller became a father for the first time.

By Brian Sandalow

Mallory Swanson hugs Dansby Swanson at Wrigley Field

Red Stars

Red Stars will play match at Wrigley Field

The baseball team and the soccer team already have one connection: Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is married to Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson.

By Sun-Times staff

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Chicago Fire

Fire look to capitalize on home-heavy schedule

The match Saturday at Soldier Field with the Houston Dynamo begins a stretch of four home games over the next five.

By Brian Sandalow

Chicago Fire

Fire set for rare repeat on artificial turf

Sunday’s match at Atlanta United is the Fire’s second straight match on a non-grass playing surface.

By Brian Sandalow

Chicago Fire

Fire to play without Xherdan Shaqiri, which might not be a bad thing

Over four games, Shaqiri hasn’t played a full 90 minutes, and his numbers are underwhelming.

By Brian Sandalow

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Red Stars

Red Stars open season with road win in Utah

Allison Schlegel and Ava Cook were the goal-scorers.

By Sun-Times staff

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Chicago Fire

Kellyn Acosta's late prayer lifts Fire to first win of season

He scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute.

By Associated Press

Chicago Fire

Fire hope to bask in sunshine against CF Montreal

Saturday’s match has an afternoon kickoff, a rarity that required the Fire to adjust to the schedule.

By Brian Sandalow

Red Stars

Mallory Swanson is at the center of the Red Stars new era

Nearly 52 weeks later, Swanson is on the other side of her rehab, gearing up for her fourth season with the Red Stars. Swanson and the team open the NWSL season Saturday on the road against the Utah Royals at 6:30 p.m.

By Annie Costabile

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Soccer

Lindsey Horan scores lone goal as U.S. women win CONCACAF Gold Cup

Americans claim title despite stunning loss to Mexico in the group stage

By Associated Press

Chicago Fire

Why the Fire must ignite Hugo Cuypers

The team’s new designated player hasn’t been a factor so far, but that hasn’t been his fault.

By Brian Sandalow

The Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri scores on a penalty kick.

Chicago Fire

Fire fall to Cincinnati in home opener

The Fire look good in their new kits, but they’re still winless after 2-1 loss.

By Brian Sandalow

After having blue primary kits for four years, the Fire are returning to their traditional red.

Chicago Fire

Back in red, Fire ignite nostalgia and new hopes in home opener

For the first time since Sept. 29, 2019, the Fire will be in their traditional color when they host FC Cincinnati.

By Brian Sandalow

Soccer

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play exhibition match at Soldier Field

The friendlies are part of the team’s preparation for Copa America.

By Associated Press

Chicago Fire

Fire have new look but wear same old tie

They couldn’t hold a late one-goal lead, allowing the Union’s Daniel Gazdag to score in the third minute of second-half stoppage time in a 2-2 draw.

By Sun-Times Wire

Sporting director Georg Heitz, left, and coach Frank Klopas, right, present Hugo Cuypers and Kellyn Acosta their Fire jerseys during a Tuesday news conference.

Chicago Fire

Fire hoping strong winter carries into regular season

By any metric, the Fire had a productive offseason, but they know they won’t be awarded any trophies for doing well in the transfer market.

By Brian Sandalow

Red Stars

Red Stars sign Mallory Swanson to historic deal worth reported $2 million

“I am excited to be back with the Red Stars! These last few years have been such a blessing in Chicago, even with the ups and downs, and I can’t wait to be back,” Swanson said in a statement.

By Annie Costabile

Red Stars

Former Red Stars No. 1 pick Tierna Davidson signs with Gotham FC

“I feel so at peace remembering my time in Chicago as I take this next step in my career,” Davidson said.

By Annie Costabile

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face the Fire at Soldier Field on Aug. 31, 2024.

Chicago Fire

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

By Associated Press

Red Stars

Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach

“I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release.

By Annie Costabile

Soccer

Crew hold on to beat LAFC for third MLS Cup

Cucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held off LAFC in a 2-1 victory Saturday.

By Sun-Times wires

Red Stars

Red Stars hire former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president

Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL.

By Annie Costabile