Red Stars Report

First loss of the season? No reason to panic! But come grieve with LT & Grant and maybe you’ll bounce back while they look at some of the positives to come out of the match! And pick a train to jump on with us, as we discuss some players who are performing well in the final year of their contracts and may deserve contract extensions. We also preview the Chicago Red Stars upcoming match against...

Who are the Top 6 players for the Chicago Red Stars so far this season? Our answer may not surprise you at all! Let us know yours! Mallory Swanson played her first minutes for the USWNT in almost a year to the day. How did she perform and what kind of impact will she have on the Olympics? And Chicago is back to match action this coming weekend at home against Angel City. What does the matchup look...

Mal Swanson has scored and all is right in the world! The Chicago Red Stars are undefeated! We got to see more rookies make their NWSL debuts! And Jenna Bike is on the rise! What more could you ask for this week?   Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport Follow us on all ot...

LT & Grant celebrate the Chicago Red Stars being at the top of the league table in the NWSL after the club’s largest home opener in history!  They also take questions from listeners and go over the changes they’d make to the team moving forward. Also, JULIA BIANCHI!   Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport Follow us on Instagram: ht...

On this week’s episode, it’s a celebration of a W! The Chicago Red Stars earned 3 points in a big win against the NWSL-returning Utah Royals. LT & Grant breakdown how each Red Star played and share their thoughts on the overall team performance. They also preview the upcoming Home Opener against Seattle Reign! Hope to see you at SeatGeek! Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us o...

On this week’s episode, LT is joined by a long-time Red Stars Report Community Member and great friend of the podcast, Liz!  Buckle Up! Because this is a big one. LT & Liz preview the 2024 NWSL Season and what their expectations are for the club in all areas of the pitch. They breakdown the first match up of the season on Saturday, March 16th against the Utah Royals! They also look into the su...

On this Special Bonus Episode of Red Stars Report, Grant and LT review each of the NWSL's new primary kits! 14 Kits. 14 Critiques? Rants? Blank Stares? "Uhhh"s? We don't hold back... (I promise we like some of them). Follow along and let us know your grades for each kit!  To see each kit and our grades for them, make sure to watch on our YouTube page! New episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow u...

On this week’s Red Stars Report, Grant and LT share their thoughts on the new reports on Red Stars leaders looking into building a new stadium, and with public funding? They also tackle the latest roster cut that saw two rostered players from last season get cut.  If you’re hoping to hear LT and Grant share their thoughts on the NWSL’s new kits, you’re in luck! A brand new Bonus episode will be ou...

LT recaps the latest W Gold Cup matches, including the 1v1 matchup between Chicago Red Stars teammates Julia Bianchi of Brazil and Jill Aguilera of Puerto Rico! With all of the discussions surrounding Chicago’s international players in the Gold Cup, LT dives into what role each of Chicago’s 8 (potentially 9) internationally capped players will be for the 2024 NWSL season with the club. Disclaimer:...

LT & Grant are excited to see some Red Stars on the pitch for the first time this year, as Sam Fisher and Jill Aguilera shined in their matches as part of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup! LT took part in the latest media availability featuring new additions Natalia Kuikka and Maxi Rall. He has the details from the most interesting parts of the press conference. Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am...

LT & Grant are back from a week off to cover one of the biggest pieces of news in the offseason. The Chicago Red Stars have hired a new General Manager! They also dive into the latest roster moves and information coming our of training camp, as well as the latest on Mallory Swanson’s recovery.  Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!   Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/redstarsr...

Training camp week one is complete. New players joined the club, another player left the club, but LT is getting everyone excited about the club's newest players as he breaks down the latest signings, and shares clips from press conferences featuring all five 2024 draftees, as well as Shea Groom, Sam Staab, Camryn Biegalski, and Chardonnay Curran!   LT also shares why he refers to Alyssa Naeher as...

Positivity. That’s what this episode is all about. As we get closer to the Chicago Red Stars starting the 2024 season, LT & Grant are putting the pain of the free agent exodus behind them and focusing on the positives, like Mal Swanson re-signing with the club on a historic contract, and the newest members of the club and what they can provide this season. Natalia Kuikka? Shea Groom? What more...

Sam Staab? Sam Staab?! We traded for Sam Staab?! LT & Grant are freaking out (even while typing this) that the Chicago Red Stars traded for Three-Time Iron Woman Sam Staab! But with a major pickup comes big losses, as we take a look back what they meant to the club and say goodbye to the players who won't be returning the Chicago. There was also the 2024 NWSL Draft that happened this weekend....

Come for LT & Grant's thoughts on Chardonnay Curran, the Chicago Red Stars latest signing! Stay for LT's ignorance on college soccer and who people smarter than him believe will be high draft picks. Consider our apology if you came for news on Bianca St-Georges (We recorded before that news dropped!) You can watch the podcast and see our lovely faces on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RedStarsReportYT...

LT & Grant are back and ready to discuss all of the player signings the Chicago Red Stars made in 2023 without a GM! This episode was recorded prior to the news that Tierna Davidson is signing with Gotham FC, but future LT has you covered, as he'll jump in late in the episode to talk about the move and why it was important for Davidson. You can watch the podcast and see our lovely faces on You...

LT hosts solo for the holidays and breaks down a week of offseason hires, reports, and departures from the Chicago Red Stars. We cover the importance of the Lorne Donaldson head coaching hire, as well as the reports that a couple of CRS defenders could be on the move. You can watch the podcast and see our lovely faces on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RedStarsReportYT Follow us on social media: https://l...

After a few years of covering the Chicago Red Stars National Women's Soccer League club on social media, Red Stars Report is expanding its content into the word of podcasting!  Join LT & Grant on the first episode of the Red Stars Report Podcast, as they discuss the origins of their love for the club, how the offseason has been panning out for the team, and what on Earth happened during the 20...