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‘Her quiet time is over’: Alyssa Naeher steps into the limelight in Red Stars return

By Sandra Herrera   Chicago Red Stars have welcomed back their World Cup champions in Julie Ertz, Tierna Davidson, Morgan Brian, and Alyssa Naeher.  Ahead of this Sunday’s match against North Carolina Courage, the club hosted a press conference and portions of the conference were full of praise for starting goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. Chicago's 4⃣ […]

by Sandra Herrera / July 21, 2019 /In Uncategorized

Rewatch Chicago Fire President/GM Nelson Rodriguez’s second media roundtable

Chicago Fire President and General Manager Nelson Rodriguez addresses media members in the second roundtable of the 2019 MLS season.

by Juan Pimiento / July 17, 2019 /In Uncategorized

Fives games to watch for DePaul men’s soccer in the 2019 season

By Andrew Hattersley Right down to the final game of the regular season, DePaul men’s soccer had its chances to return to the Big East Tournament for the first time since 2016. A 2-0 loss to Marquette in the regular-season finale, coupled with a Creighton loss in their final home game, ended a Blue Demons […]

by Andrew Hattersley / July 11, 2019 /In College Soccer, Men's Scocer, Uncategorized

Rivals USMNT, Mexico meet again for Gold Cup glory at Soldier Field

After three weeks and 54 games, the Gold Cup final that most fans and pundits wanted to see has finally arrived: Mexico versus the United States at Soldier Field in Chicago. The last time these two rivals met in the Gold Cup final was back in 2011, with Mexico winning 4-2 in the Rose Bowl […]

by lawrencekreymer0558 / July 7, 2019 /In More Local, Uncategorized

USWNT aim for a 4th World Cup title against the Netherlands

In the biggest tournament and in the biggest game you need your best players to step up when called upon. During their run to the final of the 2019 women’s World Cup, that’s exactly what the U.S. women’s national team got. With one game left for all the marbles against the defending European champions Netherlands, […]

by lawrencekreymer0558 / July 7, 2019 /In More Local, Uncategorized

Gold Cup Rewind: When the USMNT and Mexico battled for the gold at Soldier Field

By Ernesto Hernandez The United States and Mexico face off in the final of the 2019 Gold Cup at Soldier Field. It’s the final everyone anticipated. From the players, the fans, coahces, and even the governing body. But it’s not the first time these two sides will play one another for the biggest prize in […]

by ernestohdz / July 6, 2019 /In Uncategorized

For the fourth star: Where to watch the USWNT in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final

By Sandra Herrera The big day is upon us! The Women’s World Cup final takes place this Sunday with the United States Women’s National Team faces off against European Champions, the Netherlands. Plenty of Chicago Red Stars are representing the USWNT; with Alyssa Naeher, Julie Ertz, Morgan Brian, and Tierna Davidson. NAEHER SAVES!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/h4JqFFLylY — […]

by Sandra Herrera / July 6, 2019 /In Uncategorized

Can’t make it to Soldier Field? Where to watch the Gold Cup final

By Juan Pimiento The world of North American soccer turns its attention to our city, specifically to Soldier Field as the United States Men’s National Team faces rivals Mexico for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup title Sunday. However, with the home side and the national team that garners the largest crowds in the United States […]

by Juan Pimiento / July 6, 2019 /In Uncategorized

Five games to keep an eye on for DePaul Women’s Soccer in the 2019 season

By Andrew Hattersley As the calendar ticks towards mid-June, head coach Erin Chastain announced DePaul’s 2019 women’s soccer schedule, featuring ten matches at Wish Field at Cacciatore Stadium and five non-conference opponents coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance. The Blue Demons will open the season with a pair of exhibition games at Northwestern and Wisconsin […]

by Andrew Hattersley / June 18, 2019 /In College Soccer, Uncategorized, Women's Soccer

Where are they now? Former UIC duo helps secure win for Detroit City FC

By Andrew Hattersley After being teammates at UIC, the duo of Max Todd and Oscar Gonzalez are back together this time at Detroit City FC, a member of the National Premier Soccer League. Both have made an early impact for a Detroit City FC group that is 2-1-1 in its first four games. .@MaxTodd1 in […]

by Andrew Hattersley / June 3, 2019 /In College Soccer, Men's Scocer, Uncategorized

‘Just inspirational’: Craig Harrington on his journey and life as a Chicago Red Stars coach

by Sandra Herrera Last year, the Chicago Red Stars expanded their coaching staff to include two First Assistant Coaches, Gary Curneen and Craig Harrington.Harrington took the time to chat with Second City Soccer about his journey to the Red Stars and how he has integrated himself into the team’s culture, a big factor that drew him […]

by Sandra Herrera / May 31, 2019 /In Chicago Red Stars, Uncategorized

Chicago Fire win consecutive games for first time in two years but lose Nico Gaitan in the process

By Ernesto Hernandez The Chicago Fire won back-to-back games for the first time in two years by beating Minnesota United, 2-0, at SeatGeek Stadium. Goals by Nico Gaitan and Aleksandar Katai in the first-half were enough to see out a rather comfortable victory. Everyone please sit down. Counterattacking 101 is now in session. 📚#CHIvMIN #cf97 […]

by ernestohdz / May 12, 2019 /In Chicago Fire, Uncategorized

Chicago Fire in search of a winning streak against Minnesota United

By Ernesto Hernandez   The Chicago Fire will look to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2017 when they take on Minnesota United at SeatGeek Stadium. The Fire are coming off their best performance of the season in a 5-0 rout against the New England Revolution. Head coach Veljko Paunovic has consistently been […]

by ernestohdz / May 11, 2019 /In Chicago Fire, Uncategorized

Chicago Fire make it a ‘party of five’ as they blow past New England

By Ernesto Hernandez   The Chicago Fire played their best game of the season in a 5-0 rout of the New England Revolution. A brace by Nemanja Nikolic and late goals by Nico Gaitan, Brandt Bronico, and Przemyslaw Frankowski capped off an outstanding performance behind the background of a scenic spring night. The Fire carried […]

by ernestohdz / May 9, 2019 /In Chicago Fire, Uncategorized

Chicago Fire hoping for a huge upset against LAFC

By Ernesto Hernandez   The Chicago Fire go into their game against Los Angeles FC as massive underdogs and losers of two straight shutout losses. In LAFC, the Fire face the Western Conference leaders, Supporters’ Shield leaders, and the league’s best player in Carlos Vela. A tough task ahead of them to say the least. […]

by ernestohdz / May 4, 2019 /In Chicago Fire, Uncategorized

Q&A: Pat Flinn embracing return to University of Chicago

After a pair of seasons in Rogers Park as Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Loyola Chicago, Pat Flinn returned to University of Chicago replacing Mike Babst, who departed for Davidson earlier this year. Flinn previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach for the Maroons from 2014 to 2016 as they compiled […]

by Andrew Hattersley / April 15, 2019 /In College Soccer, Men's Scocer, Uncategorized

Chicago Red Stars 2019 NWSL Preview

By Sandra Herrera   The Chicago Red Stars kick off their 2019 campaign this weekend in North Carolina where they will face the NWSL reigning champions, the Courage. The match will feature several star players on both sides of the pitch like Sam Kerr and Julie Ertz on one end, along with Crystal Dunn and […]

by Sandra Herrera / April 13, 2019 /In Uncategorized