Jeremy Mikula

Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames during a team practice on Oct. 23, 2019, outside SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

Rory Dames was allowed to resign as Chicago Red Stars coach because the NWSL club says it ‘didn’t have any reason to believe that there was a safety issue in our environment’

February 11, 2022 at 8:34 p.m.

Rory Dames was allowed to resign as the Chicago Red Stars coach in part because the National Women's Soccer League club thought it "didn't have any reason to believe that...

Former Chicago Red Stars head coach Rory Dames, seen here July 20, 2018, in Bridgeview, has been accused of abuse by several former players.

Chicago Red Stars majority owner apologizes for ‘unacceptable’ allegations against former coach Rory Dames in a statement — but leaves several questions unanswered

February 10, 2022 at 6:54 p.m.

The Chicago Red Stars' protracted silence in the wake of allegations against former coach Rory Dames came to an end Thursday — sort of — but left several questions unanswered....

The Chicago Fire introduce new midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri on Feb. 21, 2022.

Xherdan Shaqiri signs with the Chicago Fire for a club-record $7.5 million fee — the team’s most significant signing in years: ‘Within 2 to 3 minutes, I knew this guy is for real’

February 21, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

With the Feb. 26 season opener fast approaching, the Chicago Fire needed to make a significant deal to upgrade their roster. It appears the Fire did that Wednesday. The Fire...

7. Rodolfo Pizarro (MEX/Inter Miami FC)... $3,350,000

El Chicago Fire firma al volante suizo Shaqiri en cifra récord

February 9, 2022 at 6:10 p.m.

Con la apertura de la temporada del 26 de febrero acercándose rápidamente, el Chicago Fire necesitaba hacer un fichaje significativo para mejorar su nómina. Parece que el Fire lo hizo...

Chicago Fire players huddle prior to the start of an MLS match against Inter Miami CF on May 22, 2021.

The Fire are seeking to build a 30-acre practice facility on the Near West Side, with the soccer team entering discussions with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Housing Authority

December 6, 2022 at 6:08 p.m.

The Chicago Fire's search for a new 30-acre training facility in the city has taken the soccer club to the Near West Side after previous plans to build in the...

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 Chicago Fire quiere construir una instalación de práctica en el Near West Side

January 27, 2022 at 8:17 p.m.

La búsqueda del Chicago Fire de una nueva instalación de entrenamiento de 30 acres en la ciudad ha llevado al club de fútbol al Near West Side después de que...

Philadelphia Union striker Kacper Przybylko reacts after scoring during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League match against Atlanta United on May 4, 2021, in Chester, Pa.

The Chicago Fire acquire Kacper Przybylko from the Philadelphia Union, filling a big need at striker. But more moves are needed if they want Ezra Hendrickson’s ‘progressive possession’ to be successful.

January 22, 2022 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Fire kick off their new season in a little more than a month with plenty of work to be done if they hope to reach the Major League...

Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danielle Colaprico (24) plays during the second half of the NWSL championship against Washington Spirit on Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.

Chicago Red Stars strike a partnership with Univision and The U to broadcast select NWSL matches, with 10-12 games expected on local TV in English and Spanish

January 5, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.

When Vicky Lynch became the Chicago Red Stars' chief business officer in April, one of her biggest goals was to strike a local TV deal for the National Women's Soccer...

Chicago Red Stars defender Sarah Gorden (11) passes the ball during the second half of the NWSL championship match against the Washington Spirit on Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.

Chicago Red Stars trade 6 players — including Julie Ertz and Sarah Gorden — but several questions remain less than 2 weeks after Rory Dames’ resignation amid abuse allegations

December 2, 2021 at 11:40 p.m.

The dismantling of the Chicago Red Stars appears to be underway less than two weeks after a bombshell report accused Rory Dames of abusive behavior and called into question the...

Ezra Hendrickson, the new coach of the Chicago Fire, speaks at a news conference Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

Ezra Hendrickson wants to see the Chicago Fire ‘fill the trophy case’ — but the MLS team’s new coach warns of ‘growing pains’ in 2022

November 30, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

If the doom and gloom of a cloudy Monday in Chicago was a downer, it probably didn't feel that way for new Fire coach Ezra Hendrickson. Hendrickson, 49, was formally...

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