Hounds Sign Jason Tidwell on One-Year Deal

January 15, 2026 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Hounds added to their stable of promising outside back prospects with the addition of wing Jason Tidwell, the team today announced. The 26-year-old signed with Chicago on a one-year deal after spending the 2025 season with the Carolina Anthem. Tidwell was originally drafted by the Dallas Jackals with the 36th overall pick in the 2022 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. He spent two seasons in his home state of Texas before signing with the Anthem last offseason. To date, t... Full Story

Wolves' Nadeau, Robidas, Fensore Earn AHL All-Star Nods

January 15, 2026 - GLENVIEW, Ill. - The American Hockey League announced Thursday the rosters for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, presented by BMO, and the Chicago Wolves will have three representatives participating in the festivities to be held Feb. 10-11 at the BMO Center in Rockford, Ill. Wolves forwards Bradly Nadeau and Justin Robidas and defenseman Domenick Fensore have been selected to the Central Division team--the first AHL All-Star Classic appearances for each player. The 20-year-old Nadeau has fol... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC Announces New Kickoff Times for Matches vs. Montréal and Colorado

January 15, 2026 - CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today announced updates to two of the Club's 2026 regular season matches. The Fire's road match on Saturday, May 16 against CF Montréal will kick off at 3:30 p.m. CT at Saputo Stadium. Additionally, kickoff for the road match on Halloween against the Colorado Rapids has been set for 8:30 p.m. CT at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. All 510 MLS regular season matches in 2026 will be available on Apple TV in more than 100 countries and regions, offering fans a single... Full Story

Chicago Stars FC Release 2026 National Women's Soccer League Schedule

January 15, 2026 - CHICAGO - Chicago Stars FC today released the club's schedule for the 2026 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The Stars' 2026 campaign kicks off Sunday, March 15, and features the first 30-match regular season in club history, with 15 fixtures at the club's new lakefront home at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The club also released information on single-match tickets, including how to access exclusive presale windows. The Stars kick off the 2026 season on the road, ... Full Story

• Chicago Stars FC Release 2026 National Women's Soccer League Schedule - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) January 15
• AUSL Brings the Chicago Bandits Back to Windy City - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) January 14
• Chicago Fire FC Mutually Agrees to Part Ways with Kellyn Acosta - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) January 14
• Baker Signs One Year Contract Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) January 13
• Chicago Stars FC Acquire $800,000 from San Diego Wave FC for Forward Ludmila - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) January 13
• Chicago Fire FC Acquires South African Winger Puso Dithejane - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) January 13
• Windy City Drops Home Contest to Noblesville - Windy City Bulls (G League) January 12
• Wolves Maul Moose 4-3 in Overtime - Chicago Wolves (AHL) January 11
• Bulls Earn Bounce-Back Win over Blue Coats - Windy City Bulls (G League) January 10
• Wolves Tripped up by Stars, 3-1 - Chicago Wolves (AHL) January 10
• Wolves Topple IceHogs 3-1 - Chicago Wolves (AHL) January 9
• Chicago Stars FC Files Application to Play Upcoming Seasons at Ryan Field - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) January 9
• Bulls Come up Short against Blue Coats - Windy City Bulls (G League) January 9
• Chicago Stars FC Acquires $70,000 in Trade with the Orlando Pride for Defender, Hannah Anderson - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) January 8
• Chicago Fire FC Homegrown Player Dylan Borso Called up to U.S. U-20 Men's National Team for Domestic Training Camp - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) January 8
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Other cities near Chicago, Illinois with alternative or minor league teams:

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

January 17	AHL	Rockford at Chicago	8:00 p.m.
January 16	AHL	Chicago at Milwaukee	8:00 p.m.
January 15	G League	Windy City 131 at San Diego 104	Final
January 11	AHL	Manitoba 3 at Chicago 4	Final (OT)
January 11	G League	Noblesville 128 at Windy City 120	Final
January 10	G League	Delaware 126 at Windy City 129	Final
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• Rosemont named AUSL host city, home of the Chicago Bandits - AUSL Chicago Sun Times (January 14)
• Chicago Stars send Brazilian star Ludmila to San Diego Wave - NWSL Chicago Tribune (January 14)
• Chicago Stars soccer asking Evanston for OK to play at Ryan Field - NWSL Chicago Tribune (January 13)
• San Diego Wave acquire Brazilian international Ludmila, Chicago receive club record transfer fee - NWSL CBS Sports (January 13)
• Chicago Stars expect USWNT forward Mallory Swanson to return in 2026 - NWSL USA Today (January 13)
• San Diego Wave signs Brazil star Ludmila from Chicago Stars - NWSL ESPN (January 13)
• Naperville's Nicki Hernandez to make NWSL debut for Boston - NWSL Chicago Tribune (January 8)
• Chicago Stars FC announce new 'player-centric' club training facilities set for completion in 2027 - NWSL CBS Sports (January 6)
• Michal Postava returns to help Griffins extend points streak - AHL MLive (January 4)
• How to tell if the Sky are succeeding in 2026 - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (January 4)
• Cossa’s career-high saves helps Griffins extend points streak - AHL MLive (January 3)
• WNBA Star Angel Reese's Glam-Up Appearance for New Year Draws Attention - WNBA Yahoo Sports (January 3)
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