The Chicago Fire finished their Florida leg of preseason with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...

The Chicago Fire conclude their Florida leg of preseason with a 1-0 win over Sporting KC thanks to a goal from Jonathan Bamba before halftime #cf97 #VamosFire

Evanston residents are getting text messages from Chicago Stars FC regarding their petition to play at the new Ryan Field with the attached message #NWSL #WithTheStars

had a lovely chat(z) with Chicago Fire supporter Bryce Wargin after he shouted out the club on Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions earlier this week. story at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/bryce-w...

Go look at the social posts from the nwsl in the last hour… this league needs Trinity Rodman and are beyond lucky she cared enough to stay

Shoutout to Senkowski for actually talking about Rodman’s salary. More #NWSL agents need to go public about them or salaries, particularly at the bottom of the league, won’t increase substantially

MLS announced that the 2026 transfer windows will be Jan 26-March 26 and July 13-Sept 2. the 2026 roster compliance deadline is Feb 20 at 7 p.m. CT and roster freeze is October 9 #cf97 #VamosFire

👀👀👀 #cf97 #VamosFire

Sent him a dm on linkedin but someone holler at me if they know this guy #cf97 #VamosFire

And people ask me why I don’t trust people who run these programs…

Chicago Fire II's 2026 MLS Next Pro schedule is out. the club is again at SeatGeek Stadium for their home matches and will open the season on Feb 27. @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...

The Chicago Fire have $5,077,349 of 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM), per MLS #cf97 #VamosFire

Bryan Dowd signs with FC Cincinnati 2 after two seasons under contract with the Chicago Fire #cf97 #VamosFire

The Chicago Fire opened their preseason with a 4-1 win over Nashville SC in a friendly in Florida. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...

Chicago Stars FC preseason began with Natalia Kuikka suffering an apparent leg injury on the first day of training. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Natalia Kuikka just went down with a non-contact injury during training. Doesn’t look great #WithTheStars #NWSL

At the first day of Chicago Stars FC training. It’s the first day for new head coach Martin Sjögren with the entire squad except for Mallory Swanson (maternity leave) & Jameese Joseph (USWNT) #WithTheStars #NWSL

More name news: Katie Lund is now Katie Atkinson!

Not sure who needs to hear this but there is now a dispensary between the Harlem exit on I55 and SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview…

Monfils is still doing it in 2026. A modern marvel

Chicago Stars have 4 non-rostered invitees on their preseason squad, added two more to their coaching staff and announced they will play 3 friendlies in Spain in February. story, full preseason roster and more at @OnTapSportsNet #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Chicago Stars FC’s preseason roster- Non-rostered preseason invitees include Maya Matesa, Morgan McDonald, Hannah Gryzik and Mackenzie Malham (that last name sounds familiar). Chicago will train in Murcia, Spain from Feb 1-19 #WithTheStars #NWSL

Should anyone care… exclamation points aren’t appropriate for publication and these are clearly unedited text messages

story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social on Chicago Stars FC signing rookie Emma Egizii to a pro deal #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Death, taxes and Chicago Stars FC posting unedited quotes in press releases that are unprofessional

Ahhhhh this is the greatest final ever !!!

One of the craziest games you’ll ever see and it’s not over

Senegal got absolutely hosed.. horrible

story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social on Chicago Stars FC signing Tessa Dellarose #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Chicago Stars FC sign rookie midfielder Tessa Dellarose to a three-year deal after four years at UNC #WithTheStars #NWSL

Reigning Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year Maya Matesa is joining Chicago Stars FC as a non-rostered invite for preseason after a standout collegiate career at Duquesne #WithTheStars #NWSL

West Brom just scored from the tidiest set piece routine, which is of course how Eric Ramsay’s first goal at the club occurs

Former Chicago Fire winger Patrick Nyarko is the new assistant coach for Forward Madison in USL League One. Nyarko worked with Madison’s academy last year #cf97 #VamosFire

Chicago Stars FC signed 2025 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and former Stanford Cardinal Elise Evans to a three-year rookie deal through 2028. story and thoughts @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

News: Chicago Stars FC sign former Stanford defender Elise Evans through the 2028 #NWSL season #WithTheStars. I wouldn't expect her to play much in 2026 as Chicago doesn't want to rely on rookies

I’m already exhausted by all of this nonsense. Let them play at the new stadium

Ava Cook signs with Carolina Ascent of the USL Super League after spending the last four seasons with Chicago Stars FC #WithTheStars

#cf97 schedule news

Story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social on Chicago Stars FC's 2026 #NWSL schedule #WithTheStars ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.

Former Chicago Fire SuperDraft pick Geni Kanyane signs with Forward Madison in USL League One after spending 2025 with Chicago Fire II #cf97 #VamosFire

Sources: Kellyn Acosta's contract has been bought out by the Chicago Fire, making the midfielder a free agent after 2 seasons with the club. Chicago has 1 more buyout they can use in 2026. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/sources...

News and notes from Chicago Fire media day featuring Chris Brady, Hugo Cuypers and Mauricio Pineda at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #cf97 #VamosFire #MLS ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...

story at @OnTapSportsNet on the news that Mallory Swanson will not be available for Chicago Stars FC at the beginning of the 2026 #NWSL season #WithTheStars ontapsportsnet.com/general/mall...

A Mallory Swanson update from Chicago Stars head coach Martin Sjögren in the Ludmila trade announcement: "We also anticipate Mallory Swanson's return later in the year will continue to build momentum throughout the season." #WithTheStars #NWSL

Chicago Stars FC traded Ludmila to the San Diego Wave for at least $800,000. Sources have told me the player requested a move away from Chicago. Story at @OnTapSportsNet #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...

Ludmila is departing Chicago Stars FC after 1.5 years, sources have told me she is heading to the San Diego Wave #WithTheStars #NWSL

At Chicago Fire training No Mbekezeli Mbokazi or Puso Dithejane, going to take a minute for them to arrive Hugo Berg & Trip Fleming are with the first team today. GK: Chris Brady, Jeff Gal & Josh Cohen #cf97 #VamosFire

Back again #cf97 #VamosFire

With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!