Chicago Wolves Announce 2026-27 Opening Day Roster

October 2, 2026 - GLENVIEW, Ill. - The Chicago Wolves announced Friday the team's roster to open the 2026-27 American Hockey League season. The Wolves, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and defending Western Conference champions, will carry 26 players when they take the ice against the Moose on Saturday in Manitoba in the 33rd season opener in franchise history. Forwards (15) 6 - Stiven Sardarian 12 - Gabriel Seger 13 - Matthew Quercia 14 - Felix Unger Sorum 15 - Charlie Cerrato ... Full Story

Top Ten Moments from the 2026 Chicago Sky Season

October 1, 2026 - With the sound of Sydney Taylor's game-winning buzzer-beaters still ringing in Wintrust, the Sky close out a regular season defined by growth, hardship, perseverance and game-winning performances. The Sky left fans with a bevy of unforgettable moments in a season full of highs and lows. Here are the top 10 moments that defined the Chicago Sky this year: No. 10: Aicha Coulibaly Gets Signed to Rest-of-Season Contract Coulibaly started the year with the Sky on a developmental contract, a r... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC II Signs Damyan Villanueva to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract

October 1, 2026 - CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC II today announced that the Club has signed Chicago Fire Academy midfielder Damyan Villanueva to an MLS NEXT Pro contract. Villanueva's contract with Chicago Fire II runs through the 2027-28 season, with a Club option for 2028-29 and 2029-30. "Over the past two seasons, Damyan has demonstrated that he is not only a talented player, but someone who takes his development and success very seriously," said Chicago Fire FC Sporting Director Gregg Broughton. "We challenged... Full Story

Chicago Stars FC to Participate in Coachella Valley Invitational During 2027 Preseason

September 30, 2026 - CHICAGO - Chicago Stars FC will participate in the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI), powered by Fundamental, during the club's 2027 preseason preparations. The tournament will be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California from January 30 to February 13 for its sixth consecutive preseason soccer event. CVI will host nearly half of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, creating the largest preseason gathering in North American professional soccer. ... Full Story

• Chicago Stars FC to Participate in Coachella Valley Invitational During 2027 Preseason - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) September 30
• Chicago Fire FC Sets a New Standard for Luxury Sports Hospitality at McDonald's Park - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) September 30
• Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) September 29
• Windy City Bulls to Host Free Fanfest on Saturday, October 31 - Windy City Bulls (G League) September 29
• Defender Jack Elliott Named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 28 - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) September 28
• Sydney Taylor Voted to Associated Press All-Rookie Team - Chicago Sky (WNBA) September 27
• Johan Gómez Scores First MLS Goal in 1-0 Road Win against Charlotte FC - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) September 26
• Chicago Fire FC Signs Oscar Pineda and Brody Williams to Short-Term Agreements - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) September 26
• Chicago Fire FC Signs Oscar Pineda and Brody Williams to Short-Term Agreements - Chicago Fire FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) September 26
• Chicago Stars FC Falls to Gotham FC 3-1 - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) September 25
• Preview: Chicago Stars FC at Gotham FC - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) September 25
• Sky Conclude Regular Season, Lose 101-93 to Mystics - Chicago Sky (WNBA) September 24
• Azurá Stevens Made Major Impact in Return to Sky - Chicago Sky (WNBA) September 24
• Rachel Banham Maintains Energetic Leadership in Eleventh Season - Chicago Sky (WNBA) September 24
• Windy City Bulls Announce Basketball Leadership Updates - Windy City Bulls (G League) September 24
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• 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

October 4	AHL	Chicago at Manitoba	3:00 p.m.
October 4	NWSL	Denver at Chicago	4:00 p.m.
October 3	AHL	Chicago at Manitoba	3:00 p.m.
September 26	MLS	Chicago 1 at Charlotte 0	Final
September 25	NWSL	Chicago 1 at NJ/NY 3	Final
September 24	WNBA	Chicago 93 at Washington 101	Final
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• Angel Reese: Atlanta Dream star named WNBA's top defensive player - WNBA Chicago Tribune (October 2)
• Chicago Sky: Tyler Marsh will remain head coach in 2027 - WNBA Chicago Tribune (October 1)
• Sky to bring back coach Tyler Marsh for third season - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (October 1)
• McDonald's Park will give Chicago Fire fans luxury experience for up to $25,000 - MLS Chicago Sun Times (September 30)
• Chicago Fire launch luxury seat sales as stadium takes shape - MLS Chicago Tribune (September 30)
• Reviewing Sky center Kamilla Cardoso's development - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (September 30)
• A’ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year again, and Chicago Sky’s Sydney Taylor named to All-Rookie team - WNBA Chicago Tribune (September 27)
• Sky’s Sydney Taylor named to AP All-Rookie team - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (September 27)
• Johan Gomez scores the lone goal in Fire's win at Charlotte - MLS Chicago Sun Times (September 27)
• Natasha Cloud proved her value this season. How should the Sky respond? - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (September 27)
• Fishlock breaks Rapinoe's Reign scoring record in 2-0 win over the Legacy - NWSL New York Newsday (September 26)
• Reading the tea leaves on Sky coach Tyler Marsh’s future - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (September 26)
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