Bastian Schweinsteiger has called it a career, and ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens assesses where the midfielder ranks among the game’s modern greats. Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from professional football. In a statement released on social media Schweinsteiger announced his decision and thanked his former teams as well as his wife,
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AC Milan. The owners of the Chicago Cubs are interested in taking over AC Milan, whose present ownership was cast into further doubt on Friday. The Ricketts family, who bought one of America’s more valuable baseball teams in 2009, released a statement saying they wanted to buy a controlling stake in the Serie A club, whose
Toronto FC stumbled in their first MLS action since losing the CONCACAF Champions League final, relenting a 2-0 lead in a draw with Chicago. Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic has called Fernando Torres a “complete superstar” amid reports that his former Atletico Madrid teammate could join his MLS club. Torres, 34, has confirmed he will
Aleksandar Katai moved to Alaves from Red Star Belgrade in 2016. The Chicago Fire have reached an agreement with Alaves to take Aleksandar Katai on loan for the remainder of the Spanish season. Katai, 27, joined Alaves from Red Star Belgrade on a three-year deal at the summer transfer deadline in August 2016, but he
With Bastian Schweinsteiger set to return in 2018, enjoy some of his best goals, assists and skills from his first season in Chicago. Take a look back at the highlights from Chicago’s 2017 season, including the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger will return to the club for a testimonial match against
Bastian Schweinsteiger has enjoyed his time playing in MLS. Former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger says he is in talks with Chicago Fire over a new contract. Schweinsteiger, 33, joined the Fire on a one-year-deal in 2017 and made 25 appearances in his debut season but is now a free agent. However, as he wants to
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Joao Meira, right, has called an end to his time in Chicago. Chicago Fire center-back Joao Meira will not return to the MLS club next season, he announced on Saturday. The Portuguese defender started 27 games for Chicago this season, partnering with Johan Kappelhof to help spark a remarkable turnaround from a year earlier, but he
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Nicolas Hasler’s first MLS goal secured three vital points for Toronto at Chicago in a battle of two of the East’s best. Nicolas Hasler scored his first MLS goal to boost league-leading Toronto FC to a 3-1 win at the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. After Chicago could only half-clear the ball in the 63rd
The Philadelphia Union thoroughly dominated FC Dallas at home, with CJ Sapong nabbing a brace, and VAR rearing its head. FC Dallas had a goal ruled out following a video review — on the first night MLS implemented its new VAR system — and went on to lose 3-1 to the Philadelphia Union on Saturday
Sebastian Giovinco dazzled again Sunday afternoon, scoring twice and assisting another goal in Toronto’s rout of NYCFC. Lots of movement in the Power Rankings this week, as Toronto FC leapt to the top following its big win and the Chicago Fire’s loss to Sporting Kansas City. 1. Toronto FC (+2): Just in case anyone had
NYCFC went a man down early but netted two second-half goals to hold off the Chicago Fire. New York City FC overcame an early red card to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday. After Yangel Herrera was sent off in the 12th minute, David Villa and Frederic Brillant scored early in the second half to
Dax McCarty discusses his chance to take the field for the U.S. and Bruce Arena’s message to the players. After being afforded a second chance with the U.S. national team by Bruce Arena, Dax McCarty says he’s taking nothing for granted as he eyes a spot in the 23-man squad that will go to Russia
SVP looks at FC Cincinnati’s upset, a team in the USL that defeated Columbus Crew SC in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup. FC Cincinnati will continue its run in the U.S Open Cup with a home game against the Chicago Fire. U.S. Soccer conducted the fifth-round draw on Thursday, one day after
Joe Bendik made six saves as Orlando City, playing two men down for nearly 30 minutes, held on for a 0-0 draw with the Chicago Fire on Sunday night. It was Bendik’s fifth shutout of the season, despite being short-handed for almost 60 minutes and the Fire taking 21 shots. Orlando City was shown two
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