Fifa Best awards: When is ceremony and who is nominated? After Rodri and Aitana Bonmati picked up the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or prizes this year, it’s over to Fifa to hand out its own awards The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Ballon d'Or 2024: Jude Bellingham and five Arsenal stars among nominees as shortlists revealed No nominations for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time since 2003 Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
Chicago Red Stars Match at Wrigley Field Breaks Single-Game NWSL Attendance Record Add another milestone to a landmark year for women's sports. Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2024
Wrigley Field To Host National Women's Soccer League Match Chicago Red Stars to play at Wrigley Field for the first time, aiming to boost attendance and showcase NWSL talent. Ownership seeks new stadium options for... Top News · Apr 9, 2024
Chicago Red Stars Sign Mallory Swanson to Record-Breaking Contract The Chicago Red Stars have signed Mallory Swanson to a record-breaking four-year contract, making it the most lucrative deal in National Women's Soccer Lea... Top News · Jan 16, 2024
Former Red Stars No. 1 pick Tierna Davidson signs with Gotham FC “I feel so at peace remembering my time in Chicago as I take this next step in my career,” Davidson said. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024
Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach “I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023
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
Chicagoans set to watch U.S. Women’s National Team second game at FIFA World Cup Team USA will take on the Netherlands Wednesday evening in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final. A slew of Chicago bars are preparing to watch the ball get rolling. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023
Alyssa Naeher’s third World Cup presents a new list of challenges, starting with replacing veteran leadership The two-time World Cup defending champions roster reflects a state of change within the No. 1 ranked women’s soccer team in the world. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2023
Japan’s ageing footballers get their kicks in over-80s league Soccer for Life league in Tokyo has about 40 players, enough for three teams, playing 30-minute matches The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2023
Weight of impending sale of Red Stars organization is unavoidable for team Last place Red Stars are in a period of transition that extends from the pitch to the front office. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023
Casey Krueger is one of the Red Stars remaining stalwarts leading the club into the future “The team is different than the past, but different isn’t necessarily bad.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2023 Penelope Hocking is basking in her professional soccer dreams turned reality Last week, Hocking scored her first two goals in the NWSL in her third match, helping the Red Stars to their first win of the season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023 Red Stars establishing an identity anchored by standard past players set “It’s really important for us to be able to continue to maintain what they started, what it means to be a Red Star,’’ captain and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2023 Julie Ertz joined by former Red Stars teammates in return to USWNT competition “I don’t want to come back and be the player I was,” Ertz said. “I want to be better.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 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.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2023 Everything to Know for the 2023 NWSL Draft The league’s 12 clubs will make their selections Thursday night from a pool of eligible players, headlined by USWNT up-and-comer Alyssa Thompson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023 Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes joins ownership group of Kansas City NWSL team Mahomes joins a list of current and former NFL players who have a stake in the women’s professional soccer league, including Bears guard Michael Schofield who is part of the Red Stars ownership group.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 9, 2023 NWSL Announces Wide-Ranging Discipline in Wake of Investigation The league published its investigation findings in December with a 125-page report, noting widespread abuse and misconduct.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023 NWSL bans ex-Red Stars coach Rory Dames for life, fines team $1.5 million as league makes sweeping moves Paul Riley, Christy Holly and Richie Burke were the other three coaches permanently banned from participating in the league.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 How the Fire can make 2023 a successful year There’s more to a team than winning games and signing big-name players. While those are obviously priorities for the Fire in 2023, here are three additional New Year’s resolutions for the franchise.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 A look back at Chicago sports in 2022, a year defined by heartbreak Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing.
Chicago Tribune · Dec 22, 2022 Why Dansby Swanson is buying into Cubs’ vision for winning now: ‘They definitely have a clear plan’ CHICAGO — Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson.