Little boy gives Pope Francis Chicago Fire soccer ball

A 7-year-old from La Grange recently experienced the thrill of a lifetime when he got to give Pope Francis a Chicago Fire soccer ball.

Chicago takes Harrison with 1st pick; trades him to NYCFC

The Chicago Fire selected midfielder Jack Harrison out of Wake Forest with the first overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, then traded him shortly thereafter to New York City FC.

New Fire coach searches for answers

New Chicago Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic doesn't have a timetable to lead the struggling soccer team back to the MLS playoffs.

Giovinco breaks MLS points record, Toronto over Fire 3-2

Sebastian Giovinco broke the MLS single-season points record, assisting on two goals in Toronto FC's 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday to push his total to 35.

Drogba, Romero score to help Impact beat Fire 2-1

Didier Drogba scored his fifth goal in four starts for Montreal and Andres Romero also scored to help the Impact beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Kljestan scores go-ahead goal in 71st, Red Bulls beat Fire

Sacha Kljestan broke a tie on a penalty kick in the 71st minute and the New York Red Bulls beat the Chicago Fire 3-2 on Friday night to move into first place in the Eastern Conference.

Igboananike scores twice, Fire beat Red Bulls 3-2

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) - Kennedy Igboananike broke a tie in the 73rd minute with his second goal of the game and the Chicago Fire beat New York 3-2 on Wednesday night to end the Red Bulls' six-game undefeated streak.

Revolution and Fire play to 2-2 draw

New England's Kelyn Rowe scored the tying goal moments after the Chicago Fire took a late 2-1 lead, and the Revolution escaped Chicago with a 2-2 draw Saturday night.

Kamara scores MLS-leading 13th goal, Columbus beats Chicago

Kei Kamara scored his MLS-leading 13th goal of the season in the first half and Columbus beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wednesday night, the Crew's first road victory of the season.

Jason Johnson scores as Chicago beats Seattle 1-0

Jason Johnson drove a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net in the second minute of stoppage time, lifting the Chicago Fire to an unlikely 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Saturda...

Doyle's second-half goal lifts United past Fire, 1-0

Conor Doyle scored in the 73rd minute and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wednesday night.

New England Revolution snaps skid,  blanks Chicago Fire, 2-0

Diego Fagundez scored from the top of the penalty area and the New England Revolution got goals two minutes apart to start the second half in beating the Chicago Fire 2-0 Saturday night.

Orlando City benefit from the Fire's 2 own goals for 3-2 win

Cyle Larin tied it for Orlando City in the 82nd minute and the Chicago Fire's Adailton netted his second own goal of the game 4 minutes later to complete Orlando City's 3-2 comeback victory...

Arrieta scores twice, rallies DC United over Fire 3-1

Jairo Arrieta scored two goals and D.C. United rolled to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

Fire easily handle Impact 3-0

Harrison Shipp opened the scoring with a sparkling finish and the Chicago Fire easily handled the Montreal Impact 3-0 in soggy and windy conditions Saturday night.

Johnson scores late goal, Fire tie Crew 2-2

Jason Johnson scored 4 minutes into stoppage time to give the Chicago Fire a 2-2 tie with the Columbus Crew on Friday night.

NYC FC snaps losing streak with 2-2 tie with Fire

David Villa set up goals at the end of each half and New York City FC tied the Chicago Fire 2-2 on Friday night at Yankee Stadium to snap a four-game losing streak and extend his winless run to...

Real Salt Lake snaps 5-game winless streak, beat Fire 2-1

Alvaro Saborio and Luke Mulholland scored and Real Salt Lake beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday for its first multigoal game since March.