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Acero plans to close 7 charter schools, blindsiding parents, teachers — 'They did not inform us'

The closures will begin next June and affect about 2,000 students. The network of schools operates primarily in Latino neighborhoods. The seven schools are in Brighton Park, West Ridge, Pilsen, Avondale, South Lawndale, West Town and Gage Park.

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Angel City FC Secures First Away Win Of The Season

Angel City FC triumphs with a 1-0 win over Chicago Red Stars in NWSL Week 4, showcasing strong defensive performance and milestone achievements.

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Mallory Swanson signs reported $2m contract with Chicago Red Stars

Mallory Swanson has signed the largest contract in NWSL history after signing a new deal with the Chicago Red Stars

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Former Red Stars No. 1 pick Tierna Davidson signs with Gotham FC

“I feel so at peace remembering my time in Chicago as I take this next step in my career,” Davidson said.

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Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach

“I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release.

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Red Stars hire former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president

Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL.

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Megan Rapinoe’s indelible impact goes far beyond sport she played

Rapinoe will play her final match for the U.S. women’s national soccer team Sunday at Soldier Field.

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Sale of Red Stars to group led by Laura Ricketts made official

“This league has the potential to really break through in terms of being a really successful business,” Ricketts said. “I’ve invested in a lot of things that uplift women and focus on equity. For me, personally, this is in that sweet spot.”

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Laura Ricketts part of group planning to buy Red Stars

The Cubs co-owner also has an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Sky.

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Chicagoans set to watch U.S. Women’s National Team second game at FIFA World Cup

Team USA will take on the Netherlands Wednesday evening in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final. A slew of Chicago bars are preparing to watch the ball get rolling.

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Japan’s ageing footballers get their kicks in over-80s league

Soccer for Life league in Tokyo has about 40 players, enough for three teams, playing 30-minute matches

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Weight of impending sale of Red Stars organization is unavoidable for team

Last place Red Stars are in a period of transition that extends from the pitch to the front office.

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Red Stars fire GM Michelle Lomnicki

“Yesterday the Board of the Chicago Red Stars ended Michelle Lomnicki’s employment effective immediately after learning about a lapse in judgment to not share important information with club leadership,” the Red Stars board said in a statement.

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Casey Krueger is one of the Red Stars remaining stalwarts leading the club into the future

“The team is different than the past, but different isn’t necessarily bad.”

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Penelope Hocking is basking in her professional soccer dreams turned reality

Last week, Hocking scored her first two goals in the NWSL in her third match, helping the Red Stars to their first win of the season.

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Julie Ertz returns to NWSL, signs with Angel City

Ertz’s last club appearance was on May 21, 2021, when she injured her right knee while playing for the Red Stars.

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Red Stars establishing an identity anchored by standard past players set

“It’s really important for us to be able to continue to maintain what they started, what it means to be a Red Star,’’ captain and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher said.

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Julie Ertz joined by former Red Stars teammates in return to USWNT competition

“I don’t want to come back and be the player I was,” Ertz said. “I want to be better.”

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Red Stars defender Arin Wright gets fresh slate as NWSL season kicks off

This season marks a new beginning for the club and Wright, who will serve as team captain in the absence of U.S. national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.

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