Fired coaches and managers, losing streaks galore, silly acronyms and bad clock management made 2024 another lost year for Chicago sports fans.
Column: 2024 sucked for Chicago sports. Here’s one last look back at another lost year for fans.
Category: Soccer
Warren’s Max Floriani, the No. 2 pick in MLS SuperDraft, takes ‘hard route’ to stardom after father’s death
Floriani, a redshirt junior defender for St. Louis, was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes.
Soccer star Trinity Rodman explains estranged relationship with her father, Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman: ‘He’s not a dad’
Trinity Rodman is tired of being asked about her dad. By this point in her career, the 22-year-old U.S. women’s soccer star is used to the questions.
Chicago Stars and Sky make the case for equality in a stadium public funding bill hearing
Members of the Chicago Stars and Sky organizations testified Monday in support of a bill amendment to ensure public stadium funding equality.
FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory.
Olympic soccer star Briana Scurry tells of traumatic brain injury’s impact during Sinai Forum
Briana Scurry, a women’s soccer star, almost lost her two gold medals after a traumatic brain injury. Now she’s an advocate for better care for athletes.
Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports.
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer.
LA Galaxy strike early and hold off the New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s final international match
Alyssa Naeher is done with international competition but will continue playing next season for the Chicago Stars.