Red Stars Report
News and Commentary on all things the Chicago Red Stars, a founding club of the National Women’s Soccer League. Hosted by LT, Grant, and Liz.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Another loss for the Stars and another podcast where LT and Liz have to talk about it. But don’t worry, they spend a lot of time talking about the club and its future too.
They also preview the match against Louisville, who are missing a few top players heading into this weekend’s match.
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
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
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
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
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
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2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
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Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
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2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2025 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2024 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
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
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstarsreport
Follow us on all other platforms: https://linktr.ee/redstarsreport
Join our Community on Discord: https://bit.ly/discord-invite-rsr
2024 Roster Update Spreadsheet: bit.ly/crs-roster-update