Jack McCarthy

Fire midfielder Matt Watson, left, shown in a match in March, received a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Soccer.

MLS suspends Fire’s Matt Watson for one game

June 15, 2018 at 11:26 p.m.

The Chicago Fire will be without midfielder Matt Watson for Sunday's game at Sporting Kansas City after Major League Soccer issued a one-game suspension and unspecified fine for "serious foul...

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao (center) and midfielder Ander Herrera (right) applaud the crowd after losing 3-0 in ane English Premier League match against Everton.

Manchester United to play July 29 at Soldier Field

June 16, 2018 at 10:53 p.m.

One of the world's legendary soccer teams is returning to Chicago this summer. Manchester United has announced a four-city tour that includes a Soldier Field match against Paris-St. Germain on...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson dives to stop a shot as Los Angeles Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes watches.

Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson will not be loaned to Montreal

June 16, 2018 at 12:09 a.m.

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson is staying put this week. Speculation on Sunday that Johnson would be briefly loaned to the Montreal Impact for a midweek game against Club America...

David Accam, shown in a match earlier this month, scored in the first half to give the Fire a 1-0 win over NYCFC on Friday at Toyota Park.

Accam, Fire aggressive in 1-0 win over NYC

August 19, 2019 at 1:27 p.m.

David Accam and the Fire showed just how rested and ready they were Friday night at Toyota Park. Playing their first game in 20 days, the Fire deployed an aggressive...

Fire deal Alex to Dynamo for Jamaican forward Jason Johnson

June 16, 2018 at 1:43 a.m.

The Chicago Fire's season may be on hold but they remained active Monday, trading midfielder Alex to the Houston Dynamo for Jamaican forward Jason Johnson.Terms were not disclosed.Johnson, 24, made...

Joevin Jones of the Fire celebrates a first-half goal against Toronto FC during an MLS match at Toyota Park.

Fire rally past Toronto FC 3-2 behind some big additions

June 16, 2018 at 1:39 a.m.

The Fire finally delivered on their preseason promise on Saturday. Captain Jeff Larentowicz scored the game-winner on a second-half free kick, and Scottish international Shaun Maloney collected his first Fire...

Fire rally past Toronto FC 3-2 behind some big additions

August 19, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

Shaun Maloney will be available to the Fire after taking time to play for Scotland's national team.

Fire look more like themselves with David Accam, Shaun Maloney back

August 19, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

Not everyone is healthy, but at least the gang's all on hand as the Fire shoot for their first winning streak in nearly a year Saturday against Toronto FC. The...

Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson runs the ball during a team practice in preparation for the FCS national championship in January.

Illinois State to open 2015 football season at Iowa

June 16, 2018 at 11:40 p.m.

A season-opening road test at Iowa highlights the 2015 Illinois State football schedule announced Wednesday.The Redbirds finished 13-2 in 2014, including a run to the Football Championship Series title game....

Loyola's Ben Richardson (14) and Milton Doyle guard Louisiana-Monroe's Nick Coppola.

Loyola beats Louisiana-Monroe, one win away from CBI title

June 16, 2018 at 1:16 a.m.

The rebuilding of Loyola's basketball program may still be a work in progress, but the revival is accelerating. The Ramblers moved to within one win of a College Basketball Invitational...

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