NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – After a year of building anticipation, Major League Soccer today announced that the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will see the MLS All-Stars face off against the LIGA MX All-Stars on Wednesday, August 25, at Banc of California Stadium […]

CHICAGO (June 8, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today announced play-by-play commentator Arlo White – whose Fire broadcast debut was postponed last year by the pandemic – will call four consecutive games for the Fire starting in Columbus on Saturday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT. This […]

CHICAGO (May 28, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today announced schedule changes for two of its regular season home games. Previously scheduled to face Columbus Crew at Soldier Field on Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m., the Fire will now host the Crew on Sunday, Aug. 15 at […]

CHICAGO (June 9, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today announced that forward Robert Berić has received his U.S. Green Card, granting him permanent resident status in the United States. With permanent resident status, Berić will no longer occupy an international slot on the Fire’s roster. Berić, 29, […]

CHICAGO (June 11, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today announced goalkeeper Chris Brady has been loaned to USL League One affiliate, Forward Madison FC. The Fire retains the right to recall Brady at any point, subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines. Brady, 17, was signed as the […]

CHICAGO (June 14, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today announced that midfielder Luka Stojanović has received his U.S. Green Card, granting him permanent resident status in the United States. With permanent resident status, Stojanović will no longer occupy an international slot on the Fire’s roster. Stojanović, 27, […]

June 18, 2021 CHICAGO (June 18, 2021) – Chicago Fire FC today unveiled the Club’s new primary crest and visual identity following a months-long, fan-focused project that saw more than 20,000 Fire fans, supporters, and Chicagoans at large add their voice to the creation of the new […]

CHICAGO FIRE FC (1-5-1, 4 pts.) vsCOLUMBUS CREW (4-2-1, 13 pts.)2021 MLS REGULAR SEASONKickoff: June 19, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. CT Referee: Alex ChilowiczAssistants: Matthew Nelson; Jeffrey SwartzelFourth Official: Matthew ThompsonVAR: Jorge Gonzalez; AVAR: Craig Lowry BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: WGN-TV, CFFC LiveTalent: Arlo White (play-by-play), […]

COLUMBUS CREW vs. CHICAGO FIRE FCHISTORIC CREW STADIUM, Columbus, Ohio Sat., June 19, 2021 (Week 8, MLS Game #103)7:30 p.m. ET (Bally Sports OH; WGN-TV) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GACrew 7 3-2-2 11 7 6at home 3 2-0-1 7 5 2Fire 7 […]

COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(3-2-2, 11 pts.) CHICAGOFIRE FC2021 REGULAR SEASON:(1-5-1, 4 pts.) Date: Saturday, June 19Match Time: 7:30 p.m. ETKickoff: 7:38 p.m. ETLocation: Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)Regional TV: Bally Sports Ohio Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst)Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play)ColumbusCrew.com […]

COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew will play its final match at Historic Crew Stadium when it hosts Chicago Fire FC tonight, Saturday, June 19 [7:30 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Ohio / 97.1 FM The Fan & 971TheFan.com (English), ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. Ahead of the match, Bally Sports Ohio is scheduled to host a […]

Saturday’s match against Chicago Fire FC marks the Columbus Crew’s finale match at Historic Crew Stadium, as the Black & Gold seek their third-straight win (7:30 p.m. ET, Bally Sports Ohio, 97.1 FM The Fan). The Crew is unbeaten in its last 10 home games against […]

The Columbus Crew took all three points in their Saturday matchup with Eastern Conference foe Toronto FC, riding first-half goals from Luis Diaz and Gyasi Zardes to a 2-1 victory at Historic Crew Stadium. Ayo Akinola scored the lone goal of the match for Toronto […]

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NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is the 2020-21 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Barkov was named on 92 of the 100 […]

NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – The National Hockey League today released the following statement: “This morning, we became aware that a test administered yesterday in Las Vegas on Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Dominique Ducharme indicated a presumptive positive result for the COVID-19 virus that was confirmed on further testing today. Coach […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Brind’Amour was named on 115 of the 129 […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the National Hockey League announced today. Voting for this award was conducted […]

NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – Kevin Hodgson (HEROS) is the recipient of the 2020-21 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by MassMutual, given “to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” Fans submit candidates for […]

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Next Race: Rackley Roofing 200 The Place: Nashville Superspeedway The Date: Friday, June 18 The Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 199.5 miles (150 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]