The answer to your Mallory Swanson questions! Congratulations to Mal and Dansby!

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! Listen Now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #NWSL | #WithTheStars

Quotes from Chicago Stars GM Richard Feuz’s press conference following the dismissal of Lorne Donaldson as the club’s head coach. #WithTheStars | #NWSL www.redstarsreport.com/p/chicago-st...

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 www.redstarsreport.com/p/lorne-dona...

The Chicago Stars have parted ways with Head Coach Lorne Donaldson.

First Chicago Stars win of 2025 means the first Liz recap of a win in 2025! #WithTheStars | #NWSL www.redstarsreport.com/p/ludmila-fl...

The XI repping Chicago tonight ⭐️

More Roster News: Cat Barry’s roster relief contract has been extended into a short-term contract through June 30th.

ROSTER NEWS: AVA COOK IS BACK!

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! www.redstarsreport.com/p/chicago-st...

No podcast this week, but Liz is back with another recap on redstarsreport.com following the club’s loss to Racing Louisville. www.redstarsreport.com/p/chicago-st... #WithTheStars | #NWSL

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.

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 www.redstarsreport.com/p/the-stars-...

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)

Tonight’s Subs: Halle Mackiewicz (GK), Sam Staab, Chardonnay Curran, Sarah Griffith, Manaka Hayashi, Justina Gaynor, Cat Barry, and Micayla Johnson.

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!

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 www.redstarsreport.com/p/what-weve-...

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

MORE ROSTER NEWS: The Chicago Stars have signed forward, Catherine Barry, to a roster relief contract. #WithTheStars | #NWSL

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

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...”

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 www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

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.” #WithTheStars

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

The 2025 Chicago Stars FC season begins on Friday against the Orlando Pride! LT & Liz are ready to recap the offseason and make their predictions for the club’s first season under their new name! WATCH & LISTEN NOW: linktr.ee/redstarsreport #NWSL | #WithTheStars

Do you not know who @chicagolocal134.com are? Or are you just curious about what they’re up to for the 2025 season? LT sat down with the supporters group’s Co-Lead Organizer to answer both those questions and more! WATCH & LISTEN NOW: linktr.ee/redstarsreport #NWSL | #WithTheStars

I was at that match in 2022 when they last played a double header. Should be a lot of fun!

2025 NWSL Kit Review is live now, and LT & Liz were all over the place with their grades! WATCH NOW: youtu.be/U6m3ksQeK4I?... #NWSL

Watch the premiere of our 2025 NWSL Kit Review Special now! We were harsh on some, loved others, and gave them grades like we’re in school. You’ll see all angles of each kit throughout the episode, so come on this journey with us and enjoy😅 #NWSL youtu.be/U6m3ksQeK4I?...

The Chicago Stars have unveiled their new Alter Ego Kit and we’re here to talk about it! We also have news and updates from the club regarding injury status of players, themed matches, and a new broadcast partner! WATCH & LISTEN NOW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WithTheStars | #NWSL

In the Chicago Stars store, rookie Manaka Hayashi’s number has been changed to “16” while her name on the kit has been changed to “Manaka H.” #NWSL | #WithTheStars

Chicago Stars Injury Updates🚨 Natalia Kuikka: No new updates. With the team still in Florida, we’ll know more when the club returns. Ava Cook: She sustained an injury to her left arm during preseason training. The injury, however, has not affected her training status.

What does Ava Cook think about the new kit featuring a collar?⬇️

With the release of the new secondary kit by the Chicago Stars, here are the new players’ numbers! (According to the custom kit selection on the team’s website) Manaka Hayashi - #17 Halle Mackiewicz - #22 Micayla Johnson - #23 Maitane Lopez - #77 chicagostarsshop.com/collections/...

Chicago Stars defender Natalia Kuikka has suffered an anterior knee sprain during her stint with Finland.

Red Stars Report was invited to this season’s Media Day, and around half of the players were made available for interview. So, enjoy a full episode of Chicago Stars players before the 2025 season gets underway! WATCH NOW: youtu.be/LFCdsjejTvM?...

The Chicago Stars have released a schedule for their preseason scrimmages in Florida. All matches are closed to the public.

Lots to discuss now that we have a preseason roster! WATCH & LISTEN NOW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WithTheStars | #StarsFC | #NWSL

The NWSL has announced a time change for the Stars Home Opener. The match will now kick off 2 hours earlier than originally scheduled. Kick off is now at 2pm CT Plan accordingly.

Recorded before the preseason roster dropped, but we still had Micayla Johnson and schedule news to talk about this week! Watch & Listen Now on all platforms! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

2025 CHICAGO STARS PRESEASON ROSTER UPDATE Here is a (kinda thrown together) look at the roster heading into camp! Click the link for a comprehensive look at the roster: bit.ly/roster-update

Chicago Stars reporting for duty 🫡

“Forward, Mallory Swanson, informed the club that, due to personal reasons, she will not be joining the team for the start of training camp. Club leadership has been in contact with Swanson and are fully supportive of her decision.”

According to both college’s social media pages, MSU Midfielder Justina Gaynor and U of M Goalkeeper Stephanie Sparkowski have been invited the Chicago Stars FC preseason camp for 2025. Congratulations to them both!

✶ From shining on the world stage 🇺🇸 to becoming a Chicago Star ✶ U.S. U-17 World Cup standout Micayla Johnson has signed a three-year contractwith Chicago Stars FC through 2027. Welcome to the Stars, Micayla! 🌟 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 » chicagostars.com/first-team/c...

The matches are set. The poem is complete. 😤 Poems While You Wait—your 2025 season awaits. Watch the full release video on YouTube now » youtu.be/_jrRtYL_oTE

“On Sunday, November 2, the 2025 NWSL regular season will end with the return of the league’s ‘Decision Day’ where all 14 clubs will play on the same day.” The best news. Love Decision Day!

THE BEST TO EVER DO IT! 🐐🐐🐐🐐

✶ Welcome to the Stars ✶ Chicago Stars FC is thrilled to welcome Juliet Barnes as our new Director of Medical! With almost 20 years of experience — including supporting the gold medal winning USWNT in Paris—she’s bringing her championship expertise. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 » chicagostars.com/first-team/c...