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3 storylines to watch as the Fire play Orlando City in Saturday's home opener, including more to come from Przemyslaw Frankowski
The Fire come into their home opener against Orlando City with a sense of confidence despite losing last week. Here are three storylines to watch as they welcome the Lions to SeatGeek Stadium.
Christian Pulisic will move to Chelsea after $73.1 million transfer — a record for an American player
English soccer powerhouse Chelsea announced Wednesday that it has signed ascendant U.S. winger Christian Pulisic away from Borussia Dortmund after a $73.1 million transfer, more than three times the previous record for an American player.
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling: British newspapers help 'fuel racism' with portrayal of black players
British newspapers are helping to "fuel racism" with their portrayal of black footballers, Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling said Sunday as police investigate whether he was racially abused during a Premier League match at Chelsea.
Iran striker Sardar Azmoun, 23, retires from team because of online bullying
Forward Sardar Azmoun said Thursday that he's retiring from the national team as a result of online bullying.
Female reporter groped during a live World Cup broadcast: 'We do not deserve this'
A female reporter who said she only wants to talk about soccer "systems and strategy" was groped and kissed by a man last week as she attempted to do a live World Cup broadcast.
7 reasons why Chicagoans should root for Iceland in the World Cup
Why should you root for Iceland in the World Cup? Here are seven reasons.
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Zinedine Zidane quits as Real Madrid manager five days after winning UEFA Champions League
Less than a week after his club captured a historic third consecutive European championship, Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane announced he's leaving the team, sending Spain's top side searching for its fourth manager in five years.
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Hamburger SV relegated from Bundesliga for first time amid chaotic scenes
Hamburger SV was finally relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time after 54 seasons amid chaotic scenes on Saturday. The game ended with lines of police on the pitch after fans behind one of the goals lit flares and pyrotechnics that threw a huge cloud of smoke over that side of the stadium.
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Wayne Rooney is close to deal with DC United, but outlook remains '50-50'
D.C. United is moving closer to striking a deal with English superstar Wayne Rooney but, people familiar with the negotiations said Thursday, talks are likely to continue for another week.
Trump administration tells FIFA: no travel discrimination for World Cup
The Trump administration has guaranteed to FIFA there will be no discrimination around entry to the United States at a World Cup in 2026.
Fire can't stop Atlanta United's unbeaten run with 2-1 loss
Ezequiel Barco and Josef Martinez scored, and Atlanta United extended its unbeaten streak to eight with a 2-1 win over the Fire on Saturday night at Toyota Park.
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Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson recovers after brain surgery
Manchester United says former manager Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage.
North American World Cup bid hopes economics outweigh politics
The economics of North America's three-nation bid to host the 2026 World Cup can outweigh politics in next month's vote, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation president.
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Chivas wins CONCACAF title, beating Toronto FC on penalty kicks
Mexico's Chivas beat Toronto FC 4-2 on penalty kicks Wednesday night to win the CONCACAF Champions League and the right to play in the Club's World Cup for the first time in its history.
Hundreds of South African soccer fans riot at game
Hundreds of South African soccer fans disgruntled at the performance of their team rioted at a game on Saturday night. They assaulted at least one security guard on the field, attacked others with chairs, set parts of the stadium on fire and caused extensive damage.
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Arsene Wenger decides to quit Arsenal because 'hurtful' fan protests damage club's image
Arsene Wenger said he wasn't tired of managing Arsenal but quit after finding fan protests calling for his departure "hurtful" and damaging to the club's image.
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Aleksandar Katai and Richard Sanchez help Fire to 2-1 win over Red Bulls
Aleksandar Katai and Nemanja Nikolic scored and Richard Sanchez had a career-high nine saves to help the Chicago Fire beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday.
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UEFA: Europa League trophy not damaged after being stolen
UEFA says the Europa League trophy was not damaged after being stolen in Mexico.
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Neymar 'recovering well' after after foot injury, on course for World Cup
Brazil star Neymar says he is "recovering well" from a foot injury and is on schedule for the World Cup.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives Galaxy a chilly 1-0 win over Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Fire
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores in stoppage time for his third goal in as many games with the Galaxy, who got their first road win of the season while goalkeeper David Bingham notched his second shutout.
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Zlatan mania builds as soccer icon visits Chicago Fire Saturday
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a soccer superstar famed for his otherworldly skill and cocky persona, is expected to play his first meaningful game in the Chicago area Saturday when his new team, the L.A. Galaxy, meets the Chicago Fire for a sold-out match.
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Zlatan mania builds as soccer icon visits Chicago Fire Saturday
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a soccer superstar famed for his otherworldly skill and cocky persona, is expected to play his first meaningful game in the Chicago area Saturday when his new team, the L.A. Galaxy, meets the Chicago Fire for a sold-out match.
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Roma knock Barcelona out of Champions League with remarkable comeback
Roma pulled off an extraordinary comeback with a 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semifinals after overturning a three-goal deficit from the first leg.
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ESPN's web service to gain exclusive rights to stream out-of-market MLS matches
Major League Soccer is shutting down its MLS Live streaming product and shifting those games to ESPN+, according to sources.
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As U.S. Soccer seeks to be more inclusive, it turns to former Goldman Sachs partner with humble beginnings
Carlos Cordeiro, the U.S. Soccer federation's newly elected president, has both an immigrant background and an elite career.
Carlos Cordeiro was elected the new president of U.S. Soccer on Saturday.
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U.S. women's national team to face Mexico in April friendly
The U.S. women's national team will play Mexico in Houston on April 8, as both teams prepare for World Cup qualifying later this year.