Chicago Fire FC Sign Academy Midfielder Sergio Oregel to Homegrown Player Contract

October 23, 2021 - CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has signed Academy midfielder Sergio Oregel (SER-gee-oh or-eh-HEL) to a Homegrown Player contract. Oregel, 16, has been a standout in the Academy since 2018 and is the 22nd Homegrown signing in Club history. Oregel's contract, which will begin on Jan. 1, 2022, will run through 2025 with a Club option for 2026. "Sergio is a talented young midfielder with excellent vision and a strong passion for the game," said Chicago Fire FC Technical ... Full Story

Makiniemi, Wolves Stymie Milwaukee

October 22, 2021 - MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - In his North American debut, 22-year-old Finland native Eetu Makiniemi stopped 41 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards David Cotton and C.J. Smith and defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored for the Wolves (1-1-0-0) while captain Andrew Poturalski dished out two assists in Chicago's first win of the year. Cotton opened the scoring with 3:15 left in the first period. David Gust and Ryan Suzuki ... Full Story

With More Than 30,000 Tickets Distributed, Chicago Fire FC Encourages Fans to Arrive Early to Tomorrow's Match

October 22, 2021 - CHICAGO - Ahead of tomorrow's home match versus Real Salt Lake, the Fire is asking fans to arrive early to Soldier Field. With the match serving as the Fire's annual Fan Appreciation Night, presented by 7UP, the Club is expecting more than 30,000 fans in attendance for the team's final home game of the 2021 season. Fire fans are encouraged to arrive early as the large attendance will impact traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians entering the stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at ... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC Defeat FC Cincinnati 4-3 in Seven-Goal Thriller at TQL Stadium

October 20, 2021 - Cincinnati, Ohio - Chicago Fire FC (8-16-7, 31 points) scored twice in each half to defeat FC Cincinnati (4-18-8, 20 points) 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at TQL Stadium on Wednesday night. The Fire received goals from three different players, as forward Robert Beric scored a brace, midfielder Álvaro Medrán scored for a second straight game and midfielder Luka Stojanović notched his team-leading eighth goal of the season in the final minute of the game. In the opening 45 minute... Full Story

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• Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot & City of Chicago Announce Parade and Rally to Celebrate 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky - Chicago Sky (WNBA) October 18
• Sky Is the Limit - Looking Back on the Chicago Sky's 2021 WNBA Championship Run - Chicago Sky (WNBA) October 17
• "We Did this for Each Other;" Chicago Sky Win 2021 WNBA Finals - Chicago Sky (WNBA) October 17
• Chicago Fire FC Travel to Face FC Cincinnati on Wednesday Before Hosting Real Salt Lake at Soldier Field on Saturday - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) October 17
• Nardella Selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame - Chicago Wolves (AHL) October 17
• Doniak Scores as Chicago Tops KC 2-1 - Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) October 17
• Wolves Drop Season Opener to Rockford - Chicago Wolves (AHL) October 16
• Chicago Fire FC Battles New England Revolution to 2-2 Draw at Gillette Stadium - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) October 16
• Sky Defeat Mercury by Largest Margin of Victory in WNBA Finals History, 86-50 - Chicago Sky (WNBA) October 16
• Matchday Preview: Red Stars vs Kansas City - Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) October 15
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• Chicago Wolves Announce Opening Night Roster - Chicago Wolves (AHL) October 14
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October 23	MLS	Salt Lake at Chicago	8:00 p.m.
October 23	AHL	Milwaukee at Chicago	8:00 p.m.
October 22	AHL	Chicago 3 at Milwaukee 2	Final
October 20	MLS	Chicago 4 at Cincinnati 3	Final
October 17	WNBA	Phoenix 74 at Chicago 80 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
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