Red Stars Report

In a double header at the historic Soldier Field in downtown Chicago with the Chicago Fire, the Stars played to a 2-2 draw against Seattle Reign. Ludmila bagged her second brace of the season with two goals just over two minutes apart. With assists from Maitane and Sam Staab, Chicago has scored four of their 10 goals with season in the last two games, and scored more than one goal in two straight...

Sometimes a draw can feel like a win, other times it can feel like a draw. With how tough of a season it has been, a draw will always feel like a win because points are so rare, but it really felt like Chicago should've had this one, if not for some questionable refereeing and poor defensive positioning. Ally Schle-Goal from 34.4 yards out. Absolute banger of a goal. "OH MY GOD" as Jill Loyden wou...

We’re Back! But it’s to cover another loss… However! Air Groom has taken flight! Woo!! LT and Liz breakdown the match, while also looking forward to the future as new information has come out regarding the Stars potential move to Northwestern’s campus (Temporarily).   Lorne Donaldson Out as Head Coach of Chicago Stars FC https://www.redstarsreport.com/p/lorne-donaldson-out-as-head-coach Chicago St...

Liz is back!  Chicago may have lost to Washington Spirit 3-2, but the match was overall a net positive in our minds. There’s a lot to talk about, so join us for the breakdown! Lorne Donaldson Out as Head Coach of Chicago Stars FC https://www.redstarsreport.com/p/lorne-donaldson-out-as-head-coach Chicago Stars GM Richard Feuz On Lorne Donaldson Dismissal https://www.redstarsreport.com/p/chicago-sta...

Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net joins LT on the podcast this week! In their first match since the dismissal of Lorne Donaldson as head coach, the Chicago Stars have earned a point against one of the better teams in the league, Gotham FC.  An impressive defensive display against one of the best offenses in the league is what held Chicago to the end, but another poor attacking effort looms over the c...

The Chicago Stars continue their losing ways with another loss at home. While the defense has to try to maintain a scoreless match for 90 minutes, the offense isn’t doing them any favors by continuing to go scoreless in matches.  LT and Liz break it all down and share their thoughts on why they think things broke down near the end of the match. Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Med...

The Chicago Stars are back in the loss column after conceding a PK in the 99th minute against the Utah Royals. A match between two struggling teams was a struggle to watch.  LT and Liz take a look at why the offense struggled to score and how the defense held Utah scoreless until the very end. Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special: https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekE...

The Chicago Stars have won their first match of the 2025 season, and it came at the feet of Ludmila, who scored a brace for the first time in her NWSL career. LT and Liz breakdown the match, what they believed worked better this match than the previous three, and where the club still needs improvement. It was a win, but it wasn’t an easy or clean one.  Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in...

After a week off from the podcast, LT and Liz are back to do a short recap of the loss against Louisville, but the most exciting part of the week has been Micayla Johnson’s matches with the U.S. U-17 Youth National Team. LT and Liz are ready to talk all things MJ. Julia Grosso and Ludmila are also still competing on the international stage and performing well. We recap what they’ve been up to in t...

Another loss for the Stars and another podcast where LT and Liz have to talk about it. But don’t worry, they spend a lot of time talking about the club and its future too. They also preview the match against Louisville, who are missing a few top players heading into this weekend’s match. Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special: https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGm...

The Chicago Stars played their first match under their new name on opening night of the NWSL season. So, what happened that lead to a historic 6-0 loss to the Orlando Pride? LT and Liz break it all down, but because we are LT and Liz, we also discussed some bright spots from the Stars, such as their rookies and the return of Sam Staab. You can see Liz's recap of the match in written form at redsta...

The 2025 Chicago Stars season is about to begin, and Red Stars Report has everything you need to prepare for the upcoming season! LT & Liz go over the roster moves of the offseason, make predictions on the 2025 season, and preview this Friday’s opening match against Orlando Pride. Jon our free Discord community server for a chance to win a 2025 Chicago Stars Replica Secondary Kit. https://bit....

LT sits down with Courtney Stegenga, Co-Lead Organizer for Chicago Local 134, the Official Independent Supporters Group of Chicago Stars FC. Some of you may be asking, "What is a supporters group? What do they do? How can I get involved?" Well, we're here to tell you! The 2025 NWSL season is about to go into full swing and the Chicago Stars Home Opener is March 23rd! Chicago Local 134 has lots of...

The NWSL has released new kits for the 2025 season for all 14 clubs! So, how about we talk about them? LT & Liz give out grades for each kit and share their thoughts on each of them. This is a very long episode, but we go in depth with each and every kit, from the club’s write-ups describing them to Liz changing her grades as she realizes she graded some of them too high. We have it all! Let u...

We’re back after a few weeks with a normal episode of news and updates regarding the Chicago Stars! Oh wait! We also have to talk about the 2025 secondary kit that was revealed! The Alter Ego Kit. We have updates on injured and absent players, news about the themed matches and giveaways this season, a new broadcast partner for the club, and how some Stars faired during the international window. St...

We were invited to Media Day this season! LT and other members of the media had the opportunity to talk to about half the roster during media in between their photoshoots. A variety of topics were discussed over the course of a four hour press conference. We hope you enjoy hearing from the players before the 2025 season gets underway! Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our...

Preseason Roster? Information from the first day of training camp? Introductory Press Conference for Manaka Hayashi and Halle Mackiewicz? We have it all! LT & Liz spend most of the episode breaking down the information out of training camp and what it means for the club’s season. Then, it’s way too early opening day lineup predictions time! Stick around to the end of the show to hear from rook...

We recorded this episode before the preseason roster release, so while you’re listening, just know we are unaware of the Mallory Swanson news and the news of 5 of the 7 NRIs invited to camp. We have Micayla Johnson news though! LT and Liz talk about Chicago’s first steps into the youth movement around the league, and what it means for the club’s future. We also talk schedule and the schedule relea...

The signing of Manaka Hayashi? Re-signing Sarah Griffith? Alyssa Naeher winning yet another award? Yeah, there’s finally news to talk about! Join LT & Liz this week as they breakdown the 2025 roster ahead of preseason and who they believe the club needs to bring into camp for preseason. Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with the link below! https://...

Relatively slow news week, but there are some things to talk about, like Jameese Joseph getting called up to the USWNT Futures Camp! However, this is still an Ask Us Anything episode as well! You asked, we answered, again! And just had a great time doing it, as always. What do we think about the new ownership’s first year? Who are our favorite NWSL players who never payed for the Red Stars? Find o...

NWSL news is slow, and that can only mean one thing… Ask Us Anything! You asked, we answered, and just had a great time doing it.   Which retired player would we want to play for Chicago? When do we think the club will leave SeatGeek? Which club outside of Chicago is our favorite? Find out on this week’s episode!   Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with...

It’s award season! And the results of the Red Stars Report Community Player Awards shall be revealed! But even better, Only LT knows the results and we get to see Liz’s honest, first time reaction to the results. Should be fun! Let us know who you voted for and why! Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with the link below! https://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I Watc...

Goodbyes are not easy, not just in everyday life but in sports. Whether they’re your favorite player on the pitch or one who rides the bench but you love who they are as a person, players leaving your favorite team isn’t fun. We have to talk about it though, and Chicago has about 9 or 10 players not returning for 2025. Chicago also added another goalkeeper, so at least we have new players to get t...

Are you ready to review the 2024 midfield with LT & Liz? This may be the most crucial line that needs improvement coming into 2025. Is it the personnel, the tactics, the formation? Let us know your thoughts! (Yes, the title of the episode is a The Lord of the Rings joke) Don’t forget to vote for MVP as part of our Community Player Awards! Find a link below to cast your vote on all of the award...

We knew the day would eventually come when we'd say goodbye to Alyssa Naeher. After today's match, she is retiring from international soccer (Still playing for the Stars domestically). Liz and LT reminisce about Naeher's almost 10 year career on the U.S. Women's National Team and the impact she's had on fans, teammates, and others around the world. Share your favorite Alyssa moments with us in the...