Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Chicago Red Stars preview. The Red Stars start the 2022 preseason without a named head coach but did add new front office members during the offseason (3:29). They run through Chicago’s changes during the offseason, mainly adding a lot of younger players to the pre-season roster along with the biggest signing of Yuki Nagasato, traded back to Chicago after one season with Racing Louisville (9:33). In terms of the losses, Chicago suffered hard hits trading away Julie Ertz, Sarah Gorden, Katie Johnson and Kelsey Turnbow to name a few (14:02). The biggest burning question for Chicago heading into 2022: Can Chicago maintain their legacy as the league continues to grow (33:10)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for the Red Stars based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses.

In the second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danielle Colaprico (39:40). Danielle discusses her offseason, spending time with her family back home in New Jersey and how the team had to start preseason without a head coach. She discusses her role in the Red Stars midfield, what she’s learned during her years in the NWSL and the advice she passes along to Rookies. Danielle also pumps up her midfield partner Morgan Gautrat who is currently with the USWNT for the SheBelieves Cup.

*This episode and interview were recorded before Chicago Red Stars announced the naming of new head coach Chris Petrucelli*

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