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The rise of women’s soccer has led to more professional options for athletes

By ANNE M. PETERSON
May 09, 2025 3:33 pm - The opportunities for players looking to make soccer a career have increased as the popularity of women's soccer grows. The National Women's Soccer League was once the lone professional women's league in North America. But others have more recently jumped into the market, including the USL's Super League and the Northern Super League in Canada.
USWNT’s Mallory Swanson, Cubs’ Dansby Swanson expecting first child

By Jeff Rueter
May 08, 2025 11:08 am - USWNT star forward Mallory Swanson and her husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, are expecting their first child. The couple announced the news in posts on their personal Instagram accounts on Wednesday.
Short-handed Fire holds on for scoreless draw, extends winless streak to six games

Associated Press
May 03, 2025 10:13 pm - Pedro Gallese had eight saves and his fifth consecutive shutout for Orlando City in a 0-0 tie with Chicago, despite the Fire playing a man down for more than 50 minutes. Orlando City (4-2-5), which is unbeaten in eight consecutive games, has not allowed a goal in 526 minutes of game time, a club record. Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady was shown a red card in the 36th minute and Chicago played a man down the rest of the way. .
Sources: Chicago Fire has MLS priority, inside track to sign Kevin De Bruyne

By Paul Tenorio
May 01, 2025 5:50 pm - The Chicago Fire is a favorite to sign Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne this summer, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.
Last-place Chicago Stars fire coach Lorne Donaldson

Daily Herald Report
Apr 30, 2025 10:41 am - The Chicago Stars fired coach Lorne Donaldson after a 1-5-0 start to the season that has the team in last place in the 14-team NWSL.
Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title

By JAMES ROBSON
Apr 27, 2025 8:16 pm - LIVERPOOL, England — A selfie with Mohamed Salah. An impromptu sing-along with Arne Slot. Fireworks and flares. It was party time at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool seale...
Nashville extends Fire’s winless streak to five games with 7-goal onslaught

Associated Press
Apr 26, 2025 9:54 pm - Sam Surridge scored a club record four goals, Hany Mukhtar added two goals and Nashville SC beat the Chicago Fire 7-2. Surridge converted from the spot in the 14th minute and Jeisson Palacios scored his first goal in MLS to give Nashville a 2-0 lead in the 22nd.
Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

By ANDREW DAMPF
Apr 21, 2025 7:21 pm - ROME — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pontiff support...
Chicago Fire continues to struggle, remains winless at Soldier Field this season

Associated Press
Apr 19, 2025 10:35 pm - Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in each half and FC Cincinnati upped its win streak to four with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire. Evander staked Cincinnati (6-2-1) to a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute with an assist from Sergio Santos. His second goal — and sixth in his first season with the club — came in the 71st minute with an assist from Luca Orellano for a 3-1 lead.
Chicago Stars tops Bay 2-1

By THEO LLOYD-HUGHES
Apr 13, 2025 9:20 pm - The Chicago Stars notched their first NWSL victory of the season with Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Bay FC in San Jose. Ludmila scored both goals for the Stars. For the openi...

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