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We’re Back! And So Are The Red Stars! (Sort of) | Red Stars Report Podcast #30
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We’re back! The Red Stars are back! Julia Grosso is here! We lost! Oh wait, that last one shouldn’t be part of the excitement. Losing to Racing Louisville coming off the Olympic break and Summer Cup wasn’t ideal and came with some big problem areas to highlight, but there are positives on the way with Mal Swanson coming back, Julia Grosso arriving …
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NWSL PKs? In This Economy?! | Red Stars Report Podcast #29
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It's the first Summer Cup edition of Red Stars Report! Too bad the match ended with a loss in PKs, but at least we got to see NWSL PKs! How fun was that?! The Olympics are also about to start, and there are plenty of Red Stars to keep your eyes on with Teams USA and Canada. But news out of Spain also means another rumored future Red Star may be on …
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Olympic Break Season Review, What is the Summer Cup? | Red Stars Report Podcast #28
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The NWSL is now going into the Olympic break, but fear not, there will be plenty of football to watch during this time as the league will be participating in the 2024 Summer Cup! What does that mean for the Red Stars, LT & Liz break it down. And how has the Red Stars season been going overall? LT & Liz also go over the first half of the season to d…
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Red Stars Earn Second Straight Shutout, Sign Julia Grosso | Red Stars Report Podcast #27
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The Chicago Red Stars sign Canadian International Midfielder Julia Grosso just days after earning their second straight shutout in a 1-0 win over the Houston Dash. LT, Grant, and Liz breakdown the match and how each player performed. They also shared their thoughts on the Julia Grosso signing, what it means for the club’s midfield, and who may leav…
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Destined to Go Pro: A Conversation with Bea Franklin | Red Stars Report Player Profile Series
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On a special edition of Red Stars Report, LT & Grant kick off the podcast’s new Player Profile Series by having a conversation with Chicago Red Stars Rookie Midfielder Bea Franklin. Bea talks about her transition from college to the pros, what Draft Night was like for her and her family, her bond with her teammates in Chicago, and much more. Make s…
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Breaking Waves In San Diego, Chicago Red Stars Win 3-0 | Red Stars Report Podcast #26
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The Chicago Red Stars are back in the win column after taking down a struggling Wave side 3-0! Jameese Joseph scored her first professional goal and tallied her first professional assist! LT, Grant, and Liz are all together for the first time to discuss the win, Tatumn’s 4th goal line save, and all the goals! Also, what's up with the league trying …
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Too Much Courage, Not Enough Heart as Red Stars Fall 1-3 to North Carolina | Red Stars Report Podcast #25
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The Chicago Red Stars can’t build on draw with Kansas City, lose 3-1 to a struggling North Carolina Courage side. LT & Liz breakdown the match and share why it’s not time to hit any sort of panic button on this season. Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport Follow us on Instagram: https:…
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Red Stars Swim against the Current, Draw 2-2 in KC | Red Stars Report Podcast #24
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The Chicago Red Stars snap a three-match losing skid after changing their formation and throwing some youngsters into the Starting XI against the KC Current, one of the top clubs in the league. Drawing 2-2 against the scoring behemoths that are the current is no easy feat - LT & Liz (Red Stars Report’s newest Co-Host) break down exactly how the clu…
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Chicago Red Stars Break NWSL Attendance Record at Wrigley Field | Red Stars Report Podcast #23
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35,038 people packed Wrigley Field to witness the first women’s sporting event to take place in the stadium in over 80 years. 35,038, a new NWSL attendance record set on Saturday night. A final result that wasn’t what we wanted, but the atmosphere showed the world that Chicago loves women’s sports. Now, the future awaits the Chicago Red Stars. Watc…
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Ella Stevens: The Hero Gotham Deserves against Chicago | Gotham v Red Stars Recap | Red Stars Report Podcast #22
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LT & Liz are back together again for another loss by the Red Stars. It’s okay though. Chicago just saw Gotham score more than one goal for the first time this season, Rose Lavelle’s first start of the season, two USWNT players come off the bench while they were down by one, and a former club member in Ella Stevens score against them in the 90th min…
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Down with the Royals | Chicago v. Utah Recap | Red Stars Report Podcast #21
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On this week's episode, LT is running the show solo, so that's why it's only like 24 minutes long! And there's no video if you're watching on YouTube, and the episode is out a day late. All-around, LT did not perform as well as the Red Stars did this week, but he most certainly spends all 24 minutes getting a good amount of detail and analysis of t…
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Red Stars Keep Bay at Bay | Chicago v. Bay FC Recap | Red Stars Report Podcast #20
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Chicago Red Stars are back in the win column! Join LT & Grant as we give our immediate reactions after the Red Stars v Bay FC match from Sunday. It was a late one and we got a little ridiculous in the episode, but that just makes it all the more reason to watch or listen! Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twi…
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Thorns Too Sharp for Red Stars | Red Stars Report Podcast #19
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Chicago lost to our good friend Liz’s least favorite club in the NWSL, Portland Thorns, so who better to co-host with LT this week than Liz?! Sophia Smith proved to be too much for the Red Stars to handle, but with two more matches to play this week, the club has an opportunity to move forward and get back to their winning ways. Watch new episodes …
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An Early Season Sweep of the Seattle Reign? The Red Stars Will Take It! | Red Stars Report Podcast #18
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Back in the win column! Tatumn Milazzo another Save of the Week? Alyssa Naeher surpasses 15,000 minutes played! So much to talk about! First time LT & Grant have recorded right after a match concludes… Should be an interesting one! Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport Follow us on Inst…
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Mal-less Red Stars Fall to Angel City for First Loss of the Season | Red Stars Report Podcast #17
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First loss of the season? No reason to panic! But come grieve with LT & Grant and maybe you’ll bounce back while they look at some of the positives to come out of the match! And pick a train to jump on with us, as we discuss some players who are performing well in the final year of their contracts and may deserve contract extensions. We also previe…
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Who Are The Top 6 Chicago Red Stars This Season? | Red Stars Report Podcast #16
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Who are the Top 6 players for the Chicago Red Stars so far this season? Our answer may not surprise you at all! Let us know yours! Mallory Swanson played her first minutes for the USWNT in almost a year to the day. How did she perform and what kind of impact will she have on the Olympics? And Chicago is back to match action this coming weekend at h…
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Mal Swanson Is Back and Scoring Goals! | Red Stars Report Podcast #15
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Mal Swanson has scored and all is right in the world! The Chicago Red Stars are undefeated! We got to see more rookies make their NWSL debuts! And Jenna Bike is on the rise! What more could you ask for this week? Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedStarsReport Follow us on Instagram: https://www.…
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Julia Bianchi and Maxi Rall Propel Red Stars Past Reign in Home Opener! | Red Stars Report Podcast #14
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LT & Grant celebrate the Chicago Red Stars being at the top of the league table in the NWSL after the club’s largest home opener in history! They also take questions from listeners and go over the changes they’d make to the team moving forward. Also, JULIA BIANCHI! Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.co…
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Alyssa Naeher Leads Red Stars To 2024 Opening Match Win | Home Opener Preview! | Red Stars Report Podcast #13
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On this week’s episode, it’s a celebration of a W! The Chicago Red Stars earned 3 points in a big win against the NWSL-returning Utah Royals. LT & Grant breakdown how each Red Star played and share their thoughts on the overall team performance. They also preview the upcoming Home Opener against Seattle Reign! Hope to see you at SeatGeek! Watch new…
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Chicago Red Stars 2024 NWSL Opening Weekend Preview! Utah vs. Chicago | Red Stars Report Podcast #12
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On this week’s episode, LT is joined by a long-time Red Stars Report Community Member and great friend of the podcast, Liz! Buckle Up! Because this is a big one. LT & Liz preview the 2024 NWSL Season and what their expectations are for the club in all areas of the pitch. They breakdown the first match up of the season on Saturday, March 16th agains…
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2024 NWSL Kit Review | Red Stars Report Bonus Episode
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On this Special Bonus Episode of Red Stars Report, Grant and LT review each of the NWSL's new primary kits! 14 Kits. 14 Critiques? Rants? Blank Stares? "Uhhh"s? We don't hold back... (I promise we like some of them). Follow along and let us know your grades for each kit! To see each kit and our grades for them, make sure to watch on our YouTube pag…
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Who Made It Past The Roster Cut? Will The Red Stars Get A New Stadium? | Red Stars Report Podcast #11
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On this week’s Red Stars Report, Grant and LT share their thoughts on the new reports on Red Stars leaders looking into building a new stadium, and with public funding? They also tackle the latest roster cut that saw two rostered players from last season get cut. If you’re hoping to hear LT and Grant share their thoughts on the NWSL’s new kits, you…
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What Will Chicago Do With Their International Talent? | Red Stars Report Podcast #10
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LT recaps the latest W Gold Cup matches, including the 1v1 matchup between Chicago Red Stars teammates Julia Bianchi of Brazil and Jill Aguilera of Puerto Rico! With all of the discussions surrounding Chicago’s international players in the Gold Cup, LT dives into what role each of Chicago’s 8 (potentially 9) internationally capped players will be f…
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Red Stars Shine In The W Gold Cup Prelims | Red Stars Report Podcast #9
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LT & Grant are excited to see some Red Stars on the pitch for the first time this year, as Sam Fisher and Jill Aguilera shined in their matches as part of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup! LT took part in the latest media availability featuring new additions Natalia Kuikka and Maxi Rall. He has the details from the most interesting parts of the press confer…
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We Finally Have a GM! And How is Mallory Swanson Doing? | Red Stars Report Podcast #8
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LT & Grant are back from a week off to cover one of the biggest pieces of news in the offseason. The Chicago Red Stars have hired a new General Manager! They also dive into the latest roster moves and information coming our of training camp, as well as the latest on Mallory Swanson’s recovery. Watch new episodes each Tuesdays at 6am CT! Follow us o…
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Why Alyssa Naeher Is My Hero | Red Stars Report Podcast #7
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Training camp week one is complete. New players joined the club, another player left the club, but LT is getting everyone excited about the club's newest players as he breaks down the latest signings, and shares clips from press conferences featuring all five 2024 draftees, as well as Shea Groom, Sam Staab, Camryn Biegalski, and Chardonnay Curran! …
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Mallory Swanson is Back in Chicago! And they aren’t FINN-ished yet! | Red Stars Report Podcast #6
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Positivity. That’s what this episode is all about. As we get closer to the Chicago Red Stars starting the 2024 season, LT & Grant are putting the pain of the free agent exodus behind them and focusing on the positives, like Mal Swanson re-signing with the club on a historic contract, and the newest members of the club and what they can provide this…
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Sam Staab?! 2024 NWSL Draft Recap and Player Departures | Red Stars Report Podcast #5
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Sam Staab? Sam Staab?! We traded for Sam Staab?! LT & Grant are freaking out (even while typing this) that the Chicago Red Stars traded for Three-Time Iron Woman Sam Staab! But with a major pickup comes big losses, as we take a look back what they meant to the club and say goodbye to the players who won't be returning the Chicago. There was also th…
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A New Player Signing! Who Will the Chicago Red Stars Draft in 2024? | Red Stars Report Podcast #4
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Come for LT & Grant's thoughts on Chardonnay Curran, the Chicago Red Stars latest signing! Stay for LT's ignorance on college soccer and who people smarter than him believe will be high draft picks. Consider our apology if you came for news on Bianca St-Georges (We recorded before that news dropped!) You can watch the podcast and see our lovely fac…
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What have they done without a GM? | Red Stars Report Podcast #3
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LT & Grant are back and ready to discuss all of the player signings the Chicago Red Stars made in 2023 without a GM! This episode was recorded prior to the news that Tierna Davidson is signing with Gotham FC, but future LT has you covered, as he'll jump in late in the episode to talk about the move and why it was important for Davidson.You can watc…
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Lorne Donaldson Excitement Suppressed by Offseason Rumors | Red Stars Report Podcast #2
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LT hosts solo for the holidays and breaks down a week of offseason hires, reports, and departures from the Chicago Red Stars. We cover the importance of the Lorne Donaldson head coaching hire, as well as the reports that a couple of CRS defenders could be on the move. You can watch the podcast and see our lovely faces on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Red…
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Chaos in the NWSL | Red Star Report Podcast #1
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After a few years of covering the Chicago Red Stars National Women's Soccer League club on social media, Red Stars Report is expanding its content into the word of podcasting! Join LT & Grant on the first episode of the Red Stars Report Podcast, as they discuss the origins of their love for the club, how the offseason has been panning out for the t…
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