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Red Stars Report
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A Podcast for Chicago Stars Fans - A Community for Everyone. #WithTheStars
Podcast Hosted by LT & Liz
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The answer to your Mallory Swanson questions!

Congratulations to Mal and Dansby!
May 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A coaching change in Chicago? Stars vs. Gotham ended in a draw? We have @joechatz.bsky.social on the podcast this week to talk us through it all!

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May 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Quotes from Chicago Stars GM Richard Feuz’s press conference following the dismissal of Lorne Donaldson as the club’s head coach.

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Chicago Stars GM Richard Feuz On Lorne Donaldson Dismissal
Stars' General Manager Answers Questions About the Club's Future Following Release of Lorne Donaldson as Head Coach
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May 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My thoughts on the Lorne Donaldson departure. Plus, a breakdown of his time with the Stars and how it lines up with the front office’s decisions.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL

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Lorne Donaldson Out as Head Coach of Chicago Stars FC
The club parts ways with Head Coach Lorne Donaldson after 1-5 record to start 2025
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April 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Chicago Stars have parted ways with Head Coach Lorne Donaldson.
April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
First Chicago Stars win of 2025 means the first Liz recap of a win in 2025!

#WithTheStars | #NWSL

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Ludmila Flips Stars Fortunes Against Bay
Chicago Stars FC get first win of the 2025 season with a 2-1 victory against Bay FC
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April 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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The XI repping Chicago tonight ⭐️
April 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
More Roster News: Cat Barry’s roster relief contract has been extended into a short-term contract through June 30th.
April 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
ROSTER NEWS: AVA COOK IS BACK!
April 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you miss Micayla Johnson and the U-17 U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup qualifying tournament last week?

Well, Liz has you covered on all things MJ!
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Chicago Stars Micayla Johnson Shines for the U-17s
The U-17 US Women's National Team qualified for the World Cup after winning their group in Trinidad & Tobago
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April 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
No podcast this week, but Liz is back with another recap on redstarsreport.com following the club’s loss to Racing Louisville.

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#WithTheStars | #NWSL
April 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Chicago Stars Forward Micayla Johnson has been named the U17 WNT roster for the final round of the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U17 Qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago.

The USA will face host Trinidad & Tobago (March 31) Honduras (April 2) and El Salvador (April 5) in Group C.
March 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Red Stars Report Podcast Co-Host @lizulin.bsky.social shares her thoughts on what went wrong in Chicago’s opening match of the season.

This is the first of Liz’s Recaps on our website, an opinion series that’s new to Red Stars Report! Enjoy!

#WithTheStars
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The Stars didn’t align opening night
Chicago Stars fall 6-0 to Orlando Pride in historic loss
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March 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
An incredibly disappointing loss, but it was so nice to see the youngest player in club history make her debut. MJ was fearless out there.

Micayla Johnson is the Red Stars Report Discord’s Player of the Match with 58% of the vote!

(📸: Gretchen Schneider)
March 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tonight’s Subs:
Halle Mackiewicz (GK), Sam Staab, Chardonnay Curran, Sarah Griffith, Manaka Hayashi, Justina Gaynor, Cat Barry, and Micayla Johnson.
March 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
We have Bea Franklin entering her center back era in week 1!

Cam with a much-deserved start.

A fully healthy Shea Groom is in!

Nadia Gomes makes her return to the starting lineup, just like the beginning of last season.

LET’S GO!
Our first lineup of 2025 to take on the reigning champs. Let’s do it 💪
March 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Oh hey, Red Stars Report is now doing written content!

Check out our first article with everything you need to know ahead of the Chicago Stars 2025 Season Opener.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL

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What we've learned ahead of the Chicago Stars 2025 Season Opener
A comprehensive look into this week's headlines and other news
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March 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A look at who is inactive against the Orlando Pride in the Chicago Stars opening match of the 2025 NWSL season tonight.

Some expected names, some unexpected names. Time already for others to step up.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL
March 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
MORE ROSTER NEWS: The Chicago Stars have signed forward, Catherine Barry, to a roster relief contract.

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March 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
With the full roster announcement ahead of the 2025 regular season, here is a visual representation of the Chicago Stars roster!

For a comprehensive look at the roster, check out the link in the thread below!

Who are you looking forward to watching this season?

#WithTheStars
March 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Justina Gaynor on Alyssa Naeher:

"Playing with Alyssa is honestly, I could have never imagined. I obviously watched her play growing up all the time, and she's just been great. She's a super good coach and obviously a fantastic goalkeeper... I was like a little starstruck...”
Exclusive interview on CBS Detroit Sports with newly-signed Chicago Stars defender Justina Gaynor.

Hear her thoughts on changing position from midfield to defense, the impact of her Michigan roots, and getting to play with Alyssa Naeher.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL
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Michigan State University soccer standout Justina Gaynor signs with Chicago Stars FC
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Looks like Justina Gaynor will be looking for minutes at outside back this season:

"They had at the beginning of preseason mentioned the possibility of switching me to more of an outside back. And, I was open for it. Whatever the team needs, that's kind of how I've always been.”
Exclusive interview on CBS Detroit Sports with newly-signed Chicago Stars defender Justina Gaynor.

Hear her thoughts on changing position from midfield to defense, the impact of her Michigan roots, and getting to play with Alyssa Naeher.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL
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Michigan State University soccer standout Justina Gaynor signs with Chicago Stars FC
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
www.cbsnews.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Exclusive interview on CBS Detroit Sports with newly-signed Chicago Stars defender Justina Gaynor.

Hear her thoughts on changing position from midfield to defense, the impact of her Michigan roots, and getting to play with Alyssa Naeher.

#WithTheStars | #NWSL
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Michigan State University soccer standout Justina Gaynor signs with Chicago Stars FC
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
www.cbsnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Huge News!

“Rejoining the team will be defender, Sam Staab, who was activated off the league’s season-ending-injury list today and will be available for selection ahead of the team’s season opener against the Orlando Pride.”

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The squad is set.

Chicago, meet your 2025 Stars ⤵️
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March 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
SIGNING NEWS: The Chicago Stars announced today the signing of defender Justina Gaynor to a one-year contract through 2025, with a mutual option for 2026.

Gaynor has been training with the Stars as a non-rostered invitee during training camp this preseason.

#WithTheStars
March 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM