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Sale of Red Stars to group led by Laura Ricketts made official

“This league has the potential to really break through in terms of being a really successful business,” Ricketts said. “I’ve invested in a lot of things that uplift women and focus on equity. For me, personally, this is in that sweet spot.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023

Laura Ricketts part of group planning to buy Red Stars

The Cubs co-owner also has an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Sky.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2023

Former Red Star, Michelle Lomnicki tasked with rebuilding club in new role as general manager

“Our biggest sales pitch [to free agents] is transition breeds opportunity,” Lomnicki said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023

Complaints against ex-coach Rory Dames mishandled by Red Stars, NWSL and U.S. Soccer, according to new report

Dames declined requests to be interviewed for this investigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

NWSL investigation finds ‘widespread misconduct’ directed at players

A report detailing the results of the year-long investigation was published Wednesday, a little over two months after the release of U.S. Soccer’s report on a separate investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates that found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe set to retire after two years with the club and eight in the NWSL

Woldmoe is the latest player to depart from the team after Vanessa DiBernardo, Danielle Colaprico, Morgan Gautrat and Rachel Hill all left in free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Vanessa DiBernardo will not re-sign with Red Stars

DiBernardo became a free agent following the 2022 NWSL season and informed the club that drafted her with the fourth overall pick in 2014 she plans to sign elsewhere.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022

Owner Arnim Whisler has begun process of selling his stake in Red Stars

One source familiar with the situation said it’s very early in the process and the club is still actively looking for interested investors. The biggest change since October is Whisler’s willingness to sell.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

The NWSL’s Failures Are a Familiar Turn in an Endless Cycle of Abuse

The Yates report was not the first time we’ve seen widespread misconduct hidden in sports, and it almost certainly won’t be the last.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022

As NWSL playoffs begin, players' ‘just want to do their job’

The Red Stars are tasked with once again putting their issues aside for a game as they make their seventh consecutive playoff appearance Sunday, playing the San Diego Wave on the road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022