Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. Utah Royals FC

July 5, 2026 - CHICAGO - Chicago Stars FC (3-9-0, 9 pts) returns to Martin Stadium after the NWSL midseason break to take on Utah Royals FC (7-2-3, 24 pts) for the second time this season on Sunday, July 5. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network. The Stars will look to get back in the win column while the Royals will look for victory after drawing with Portland before the break. The Chicago Stars will host an Independence Day Celebration during Sunday's match. In addition to the Jameson Fan ... Full Story

Sky Equipped to Handle Road Trip Ahead of All-Star Break

July 3, 2026 - As thousands of fans donning Sky blue looked on from their seats throughout the United Center, Chicago would not relent. Pitted against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, the Sky cut an 18-point deficit into a two-possession hole with just under three minutes to go in the fourth on Sunday, rallying behind a rabid fan base eager to make some noise down the stretch. Tyler Marsh's squad ultimately fell to four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson's squad over the weekend, but, even with a handfu... Full Story

Mary Iakopo on Her Name & American Samoa Softball

July 3, 2026 - What's in a name? When it comes to Chicago Bandits catcher Mary Iakopo, the terms "pride" and "professionalism" come readily to mind. There's pride in her Samoan heritage and in her role in helping the American Samoan Softball Association try to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. And there's the professionalism in the way she goes about her business in her second year with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's Bandits. But first things first. And first of all, let's make sure... Full Story

Sami Williams, Morgan Zerkle Fuel Bandits' Explosive 13-Hit Night

July 2, 2026 - Here are a few words of caution for the rest of the teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League: The Chicago Bandits are a buzz saw right now. The hot-hitting Bandits continued their heat wave Thursday night in an 11-3 victory over the Portland Cascade at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont. The game ended by run rule in the bottom of the fifth inning. Over their past four games, all victories, the Bandits have scored 46 runs while allowing just 12. They piled up 13 hits against th... Full Story

• Sami Williams, Morgan Zerkle Fuel Bandits' Explosive 13-Hit Night - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 2
• Chicago Sky Sign Chloe Bibby to Developmental Contract - Chicago Sky (WNBA) July 2
• Chicago Fire FC Announces Nico Estévez as First Team Assistant Coach - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) July 2
• Dogs Fall to Milwaukee - Chicago Dogs (AA) July 2
• Dogs Snap Seven-Game Skid - Chicago Dogs (AA) July 2
• Chicago Stars FC Defender Sam Angel Recalled from Loan to Boston Legacy FC - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) July 1
• Bandits Hit Their Stride and the .500 Mark in Win over the Cascade - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 30
• Chicago Stars FC Mutually Agrees to Part Ways with Midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) June 30
• Chicago Sky Sign Chloe Bibby to Developmental Contract - Chicago Sky (WNBA) June 30
• Chicago Fire FC Acquires Global Football Icon Robert Lewandowski - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) June 29
• Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) June 29
• Dogs Swept By Saltdogs - Chicago Dogs (AA) June 29
• Sky Narrowly Lose to Aces, 107-99, in High-Scoring United Center Outing - Chicago Sky (WNBA) June 28
• Sky Sign Aicha Coulibaly to Rest-Of-Season Contract - Chicago Sky (WNBA) June 28
• Damyan Villanueva Scores First Two Goals in 2-2 Draw at Chattanooga FC - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) June 27
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• Chicago Bandits (AUSL)
• Chicago Dogs (AA)
• Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• Chicago Fire FC II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Chicago Hounds (MLR)
• Chicago Sky (WNBA)
• Chicago Stars FC (NWSL)
• Chicago Triplets (BIG3)
• Chicago Wolves (AHL)
• Windy City Bulls (G League)

Other cities near Chicago, Illinois with alternative or minor league teams:

• Crestwood, Illinois
• Geneva, Illinois
• Schaumburg, Illinois
• Gary, Indiana
• Joliet, Illinois
• Kenosha, Wisconsin

July 6	AUSL	Texas at Chicago	7:00 p.m.
July 5	AA	Winnipeg 0 at Chicago 0	Top 1
July 5	NWSL	Utah at Chicago	5:00 p.m.
July 5	AUSL	Texas 1 at Chicago 2	Final
July 5	MLS NEXT Pro	Chicago at Huntsville	8:00 p.m.
July 4	AUSL	Texas 2 at Chicago 3	Final
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• Former OSU Star Lexi Kilfoyl Shines in Latest AUSL Start with Chicago Bandits - AUSL Sports Illustrated (July 5)
• Chicago Sky lose to Las Vegas Aces 98-90 in overtime - WNBA Chicago Tribune (July 5)
• Winnipeg Goldeyes win at Impact Field despite rain delay - AA Winnipeg Sun (July 4)
• Aces aiming for fifth straight home win against Clark-less Fever team - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 4)
• Sky rally late, then let another one slip away in overtime loss to Aces - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (July 4)
• Smith secures season-high 29 points as the Aces outlast Sky in overtime - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 4)
• Smith scores 29 to help the Aces beat the Sky 98-90 - WNBA New York Newsday (July 4)
• Caitlin Clark ‘out,’ A’ja Wilson ‘questionable’ for tilt between Aces and Fever - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 4)
• Amid losing season, Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca still sees playoff potential and an underrated young core - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (July 4)
• Chicago Sky: Courtney Vandersloot making up for lost time - WNBA Chicago Tribune (July 3)
• Confessions of a WNBA All-Star voter - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (July 3)
• Fever coach Stephanie White gives WNBA fans a statement worth hearing - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (July 2)
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