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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

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

Chicago Red Stars Match at Wrigley Field Breaks Single-Game NWSL Attendance Record

Add another milestone to a landmark year for women's sports.

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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...

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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