Jeremy Mikula

Orlando City forward Alexandre Pato (7) celebrates and hugs teammate Ercan Kara after Kara scored during the second half April 9, 2022, against the Chicago Fire FC at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

Chicago Fire’s defense finally cracks in a 1-0 loss to Orlando City: ‘We weren’t going to go 34 games undefeated’

April 9, 2022 at 9:17 p.m.

The Chicago Fire had gone more than 500 minutes without trailing in 2022 — but that solid defensive start to the Major League Soccer season came to an end Saturday...

A Chicago Fire fan points toward the players as they take the field for their home opener against Orlando City on Saturday at Soldier Field. The teams played to a 0-0 draw.

Chicago Fire get a big crowd of 25,477 at Soldier Field but no goals in a 0-0 draw with Orlando City

March 7, 2022 at 1:28 p.m.

In the days leading up to Saturday's home opener, Chicago Fire coach Ezra Hendrickson emphasized the importance of making Soldier Field a "fortress." But a scoreless draw with Orlando City...

Los 28 estadios de la MLS 2022: DRV PNK Stadium: Casa del Inter Miami FC en Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Capacidad para 18,000 espectadores.

El largo e increíble camino de Ezra Hendrickson desde el Caribe hasta ser entrenador del Chicago Fire

March 4, 2022 at 7:05 p.m.

Kokomo no se parecía en nada al pequeño pueblo del que emigró Ezra Hendrickson cuando tenía 13 años. Indiana está a 2,400 millas de San Vicente y las Granadinas, pero...

Chicago Fire head coach Ezra Hendrickson smiles as the club introduces new midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri on Feb. 21, 2022, at the Blackstone hotel.

How Ezra Hendrickson went from the Caribbean to Chicago Fire coach — as told by his MLS and high school teammates

March 4, 2022 at 11:28 p.m.

Kokomo was nothing like the small village Ezra Hendrickson emigrated from when he was 13. Indiana is 2,400 miles from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, but culturally it couldn't be...

Xherdan Shaqiri holds up his jersey as the Chicago Fire introduce their new midfielder on Feb. 21, 2022.

With Xherdan Shaqiri as their focal point, here’s what to know about the Chicago Fire as they begin their 25th MLS season on Saturday

February 25, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.

The assessment that came from Chicago Fire sporting director Georg Heitz was — at the very least — straight to the point. "We lacked winners," Heitz said of last season's...

With Chris Petrucelli as their new head coach, the Chicago Red Stars are trying to turn the page in the wake of the Rory Dames scandal.

Chris Petrucelli’s vision isn’t to put his stamp on the Chicago Red Stars — it’s to give players freedom: ‘I work with the players, players don’t work for me’

February 22, 2022 at 10:15 p.m.

Chris Petrucelli stepped off the plane and headed straight to training Monday, his first full day as the new coach of the Chicago Red Stars. With the National Women's Soccer...

El Chicago Fire presentó a su nuevo mediocampista suizo Xherdan Shaqiri el 21 de febrero de 2022.

Chicago Red Stars name Chris Petrucelli their new head coach, ending a lengthy search that began after Rory Dames was allowed to resign amid abuse allegations

February 18, 2022 at 11:04 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars on Friday named Chris Petrucelli their new head coach, ending a monthslong search since Rory Dames was allowed to resign amid allegations of sexual and emotional...

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