Red Stars Report

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 redstarsreport.com

Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special: https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGmF1b1_2  

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Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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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.ly/discord-invite-rsr 

Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special:

https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGmF1b1_2

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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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 plans for the upcoming season, including a brunch tailgate and a new instrument for the supporters section?

Learn more about Chicago Local 134 at ChicagoLocal134.com

Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special:

https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGmF1b1_2

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update

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 us know your thoughts on each kit! And pay attention to our Discord Community as we’ll be doing a giveaway for one of Chicago’s new kits!

00:00 - Intro

03:31 - Angel City FC

10:11 - Bay FC

13:55 - LT's Love for Kits

14:33 - Chicago Stars FC

22:18 - Houston Dash

29:58 - KC Current

37:13 - NC Courage

40:47 - NJ/NY Gotham FC

50:53 - Orlando Pride

55:43 - Portland Thorns

01:02:31 - Racing Louisville

01:12:04 - San Diego Wave

01:20:20 - Seattle Reign

01:27:03 - Utah Royals

01:33:18 - Kit Sponsor Discussion

01:34:50 - Washington Spirit

01:42:05 - Final Thoughts

01:42:38 - Final Grades Summary

01:44:43 - Outro

Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special:

https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGmF1b1_2

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update

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.

Stick around to the end for our thoughts on the Alter Ego Kit and how you could have a chance to win one!

Hear from players ahead of the 2025 season in our Media Day Special:

https://youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?si=yekEAhyGGmF1b1_2

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update

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 full discussion with the link below!

https://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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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 rookie midfielder Tanaka Hayashi and goalkeeper Halle Mackiewicz.

Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with the link below!

https://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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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 release video!

Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with the link below!

https://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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2024 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update

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://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

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2024 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update

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 out on this week’s episode!

Want to know our thoughts on the club’s rebrand? Check out our full discussion with the link below!

https://youtu.be/ZnZmU7dly_I

Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT!

Bea Franklin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQak-ajhOY

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport

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2024 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update