SEVEN-RUN FOURTH SENDS BOOMERS TO 2-0
The Schaumburg Boomers broke open a 1-0 game by scoring seven times in the fourth inning to roll to a 2-0 start to the season with a 10-1 victory over the Lake Erie Crushers on Saturday night in Ohio.
Tidiane Diawara Scores First Goal to Defeat Crown Legacy FC 3-2 at SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Fire FC II (2-3-4-3, 13 points) dealt Crown Legacy FC (6-1-3-2, 23 points) its first loss of the season in a 3-2 victory Saturday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium. Winger Tidiane Diawara tallied his first goal with Chicago Fire FC II in game-winning fashion, adding to forward Dean Boltz’s second goal of the season.
Hugo Cuypers Scores in Eighth Straight Match in 3-1 Loss to Red Bull New York
Chicago Fire FC (5-4-2, 17 points) dropped a 3-1 result to Red Bull New York (4-5-3, 15 points) on Saturday afternoon at Soldier Field. Forward Hugo Cuypers extended his Club-record scoring streak to eight straight games with a goal in Chicago’s lone scoring play.
BOOMERS COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN SEASON OPENER
After coming from behind in 30 of 58 wins during the 2025 campaign, the Schaumburg Boomers came from behind to win the opener of the 2026 season, rallying late to record a 5-4 victory over the Lake Erie Crushers on the road Friday night.
FIFA World Cup Marked in Photography Exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, Open May 30th
Cleve Carney Museum of Art Marks the 2026 FIFA World Cup With "The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game," a Survey of Soccer Photography by Peter Robinson, On View May 30th – Aug. 9th || Robinson’s Photos Explore the Sport’s Evolution, Intimate Moments and
Impact Beyond the Pitch
RailCats Strike Deal with York for Two Pitchers
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have added two more arms to their pitching staff for the 2026 season. In a trade with the Atlantic League’s York Revolution, left-handed Dawson Lane and right-hander Alonzo Richardson were acquired.
RailCats Sign Outfielder and Rookie Pitcher
The Gary SouthShore RailCats made another move to the roster by agreeing to terms with outfielder Kevin Watson Jr and RHP Cade Herrmann.
Chicago Fire FC II Falls to New York City FC II at Belson Stadium
Chicago Fire FC II (1-3-4-3, 10 points) fell 2-1 against New York City FC II (2-3-2-1, 9 points) Tuesday night in New York City.
RailCats Sign All-Star Closer
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have officially agreed on a deal to reunite with their All-Star Closer from last year’s campaign, Jacob Coats.