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Ezra Hendrickson is the new Chicago Fire coach, bringing a wealth of MLS experience — and trophies — as the club embarks on a busy offseason

November 25, 2021 at 2:10 p.m.

The Chicago Fire made Ezra Hendrickson's hiring official Wednesday, naming him the 10th coach in team history. News broke last week that the Fire were close to reaching an agreement...

Rory Dames, seen here in 2019, has resigned as coach of the Chicago Red Stars.

Former Chicago Red Stars players accuse Rory Dames of verbal and emotional abuse in a bombshell report, hours after the team announces the coach resigned

November 23, 2021 at 12:57 a.m.

Several former Chicago Red Stars players accused coach Rory Dames of verbal, emotional and racial abuse and controlling behavior in a Washington Post article published Monday. Dames, who was the...

The Chicago Red Stars' Vanessa DiBernardo, left, fights off the Washington Spirit's Ashley Hatch during a Challenge Cup game on June 27, 2020, at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.

Chicago Red Stars will play their 3rd final in as many seasons in Saturday’s NWSL championship vs. the Washington Spirit. Will this be the year they get over the hump?

November 20, 2021 at 8:08 p.m.

A lot has changed over the last three National Women's Soccer League seasons, but there is at least one thing that has stayed consistent entering Saturday's championship match: The Chicago...

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El Chicago Fire está cerca de firmar a su nuevo técnico

November 18, 2021 at 8:45 p.m.

El Chicago Fire está cerca de llegar a un acuerdo para convertir a Ezra Hendrickson en el décimo entrenador en la historia del club, confirmó una fuente al Tribune el...

Ezra Hendrickson, seen here in 2018 as an assistant coach with the LA Galaxy, is expected to be named the new head coach of the Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire are nearing a deal to name Ezra Hendrickson as their new coach

November 18, 2021 at 3:38 p.m.

The Chicago Fire are close to reaching an agreement to make Ezra Hendrickson the 10th head coach in club history, a source confirmed to the Tribune late Wednesday after reports...

Loyola celebrates after defeating No. 1 Illinois at the NCAA Tournament.

Loyola is moving to the Atlantic 10 Conference in July after nearly a decade in the Missouri Valley

November 17, 2021 at 12:09 a.m.

Loyola's time in the Missouri Valley Conference is coming to an end. The Ramblers on Tuesday announced they are joining the Atlantic 10 effective July 1, 2022. Loyola will be...

Chicago Red Stars players Mallory Pugh (9), Arin Wright (3) and Kealia Watt (9) celebrate Watt's goal during the second half against Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium on Aug. 18, 2021 in Louisville, Ky.

Chicago Red Stars enter the playoffs with less pressure and a ‘different experience’ after a season defined by controversy in the NWSL

November 7, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

Insofar as there seemingly is no such thing as a "normal" regular season in the National Women's Soccer League, the 2021 campaign was the league's most eventful yet. As the...

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 17, poses for a photo at Centennial Park in suburban Addison, where he spent much of his early childhood playing soccer.

Gabriel Slonina is making waves — and not only for becoming the Chicago Fire’s ‘scary’ good goalkeeper. The Addison native’s unrelenting work ethic and maturity are well beyond his 17 years.

November 4, 2021 at 9:13 p.m.

Ask around and you'll get a range of descriptions for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. Mature. Composed. Intelligent. Four clean sheets in 10 appearances entering Sunday's season finale against the...

Forward Kealia Watt's goal against the Orlando Pride on Oct. 29, 2021, secured the Chicago Red Stars' place in the NWSL postseason.

Chicago Red Stars clinch their 6th straight NWSL playoff appearance — and will host a 1st-round game against NJ/NY Gotham FC next weekend

November 1, 2021 at 11:24 a.m.

The Chicago Red Stars did a little more than clinch their sixth straight National Women's Soccer League postseason appearance Friday night against the Orlando Pride. With the 1-0 victory at...

Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky walks on the field after the Fire lost to FC Cincinnati 1-0 at Soldier Field on June 23, 2021.

Raphael Wicky is fired as the Chicago Fire coach after going 12-25-14. ‘We didn’t deliver the results that we all wanted to deliver,’ sporting director Georg Heitz says.

September 30, 2021 at 8:44 p.m.

The first hammer to fall in the Chicago Fire's lackluster 2021 season came down Thursday with the firing of coach Raphael Wicky. The Fire announced the move one day after...

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