Expect the unexpected I guess! Chicago won their first match of the 2022 Challenge Cup 3-1, in a performance against the Houston Dash that showcased tweaks in defense, Mal Pugh in great form, and the ongoing puzzle that is NWSL penalties. We also talk a bit about what to expect on Friday in Chicago's second match against the Kansas City Current

Expect the unexpected I guess! Chicago won their first match of the 2022 Challenge Cup 3-1, in a performance against the Houston Dash that showcased tweaks in defense, Mal Pugh in great form, and the ongoing puzzle that is NWSL penalties. We also talk a bit about what to expect on Friday in Chicago's second match against the Kansas City Current

Good Start! Challenge Cup Matchday one recap

We couldn't leave you hanging. Chicago has their first Challenge Cup game on Sunday, March 20 against the Houston Dash, so we sat down to do a check-in on vibes, read some tea leaves on new faces on the roster, and set reasonable expectations for a season that we won't know much about until it happens

We couldn't leave you hanging. Chicago has their first Challenge Cup game on Sunday, March 20 against the Houston Dash, so we sat down to do a check-in on vibes, read some tea leaves on new faces on the roster, and set reasonable expectations for a season that we won't know much about until it happens

One day at a time: Chicago Challenge Cup Preview

We came back for the new year, and promptly so did Yuki Nagasato. Blessed. We sat down to chat philosophical preferences on Chicago's upcoming coaching hire, an active trade season, and the return of club legend Nagasato, whose return both highlights and could possibly assuage some foundational concerns surrounding the Red Stars this year.

We came back for the new year, and promptly so did Yuki Nagasato. Blessed. We sat down to chat philosophical preferences on Chicago's upcoming coaching hire, an active trade season, and the return of club legend Nagasato, whose return both highlights and could possibly assuage some foundational concerns surrounding the Red Stars this year.

Yuki Nagasato pod, 2022 edition

It's 2022 and we are back! at it! We talk Chicago's approach to the 2022 College Draft, Sarah Luebbert staying in Mexico, development, scouting, assets, and one very cool piece of local tv coverage news.

It's 2022 and we are back! at it! We talk Chicago's approach to the 2022 College Draft, Sarah Luebbert staying in Mexico, development, scouting, assets, and one very cool piece of local tv coverage news.

Happy New Year! We back! Draft review, offseason news, TV deals, and more

Chicago didn't do much this week, but that's never stopped us from talking soccer, so why start now! The expansion draft welcoming in the California teams happened on Thursday evening, and we sat down to talk relative value, hindsight, kindnesses, and backstage players. We also talked a bit about the nicest story of the week (not soccer) and what to expect from Chicago's strategy in Saturday's (not) college draft

Chicago didn't do much this week, but that's never stopped us from talking soccer, so why start now! The expansion draft welcoming in the California teams happened on Thursday evening, and we sat down to talk relative value, hindsight, kindnesses, and backstage players. We also talked a bit about the nicest story of the week (not soccer) and what to expect from Chicago's strategy in Saturday's (not) college draft

Expansion draft recap, college draft preview

We're off the map, babes. The Chicago Red Stars made a series of trades, signed a series of players, sent a series of tweets and much more this week. So we're here to talk about it. On how the team got here, team legends, acceptable returns, and what on earth happens going forward.

We're off the map, babes. The Chicago Red Stars made a series of trades, signed a series of players, sent a series of tweets and much more this week. So we're here to talk about it. On how the team got here, team legends, acceptable returns, and what on earth happens going forward.

Dragons, etc: Trades, Thank you's, Goodbye's, and What the Hell's

Was probably always gonna be a long one. We sat down after some days away to talk about the 2021 Championship experience, the week that followed, our own feelings and frustrations, where things are at, and where they are going for the Red Stars.

Was probably always gonna be a long one. We sat down after some days away to talk about the 2021 Championship experience, the week that followed, our own feelings and frustrations, where things are at, and where they are going for the Red Stars.

Talking about it: Championship losses, offseason turmoil, what comes next

?????????? Chicago is going back to the NWSL Championship after a massive win against the Portland Thorns in the 2021 Semifinals. We talk being thrilled and a little bit scared, choices, sleeper holds, and why we think Chicago can do it this time.

?????????? Chicago is going back to the NWSL Championship after a massive win against the Portland Thorns in the 2021 Semifinals. We talk being thrilled and a little bit scared, choices, sleeper holds, and why we think Chicago can do it this time.

Finals?? Babyyy?? Chicago vs Portland Recap??

Have we got a show for you. This week, Sandra and Claire sat down in Claire's living room to talk transparency, getting your GD COVID SHOT, and also Tierna Davidson getting a well deserved call up to visit Australia with the USWNT. We then dig into Chicago's very good win against Gotham FC in their home quarterfinal, and what to expect as they roll into Portland this weekend.

Have we got a show for you. This week, Sandra and Claire sat down in Claire's living room to talk transparency, getting your GD COVID SHOT, and also Tierna Davidson getting a well deserved call up to visit Australia with the USWNT. We then dig into Chicago's very good win against Gotham FC in their home quarterfinal, and what to expect as they roll into Portland this weekend.

SEMIFINALS, BABYYY: Also, get your Covid vaccine pls

The Red Stars clinched fourth in the 2021 NWSL table and a home playoff game last week, and we are here! to! talk! about it! We sit down to chat tiebreakers, celebrating the things that look easy, what it's taken, what it's going to take, and who is going to need to step up to make sure Chicago makes it to another semifinal.

The Red Stars clinched fourth in the 2021 NWSL table and a home playoff game last week, and we are here! to! talk! about it! We sit down to chat tiebreakers, celebrating the things that look easy, what it's taken, what it's going to take, and who is going to need to step up to make sure Chicago makes it to another semifinal.

PLAYOFFS, BABY: Chicago vs playoffs preview

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It's that time of the season where we have to recap a loss! Chicago Red Stars fall to Utah Royals FC after U.S. Soccer dropped the World Cup Roster. Claire and Sandra recap the loss, discuss World Cup Red Stars, and preview North Carolina.Please vote for Saucedo Academy for the Manilow Music Project! Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXe6O1IWsT0&amp;fbclid=IwAR3Q7yfEwPkF2VGM1JVprY8yIyWvlp7Ycph5C_-FO-MkDS6XP5c4e8_IMbw

It's that time of the season where we have to recap a loss! Chicago Red Stars fall to Utah Royals FC after U.S. Soccer dropped the World Cup Roster. Claire and Sandra recap the loss, discuss World Cup Red Stars, and preview North Carolina. Please vote for Saucedo Academy for the Manilow Music Project! Like: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXe6O1IWsT0&amp;fbclid=IwAR3Q7yfEwPkF2VGM1JVprY8yIyWvlp7Ycph5C_-FO-MkDS6XP5c4e8_IMbw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXe6O1IWsT0&amp;fbclid=IwAR3Q7yfEwPkF2VGM1JVprY8yIyWvlp7Ycph5C_-FO-MkDS6XP5c4e8_IMbw</a>

Episode 37: Red Stars, Royals, Rosters, and Refs, oh my!

Chicago Red Stars win their 1st ever semifinal! Beat Portland Thorns FC for the 1st time since 2013! Smashing so many narratives! Sandra and Claire break down the long over due semifinal victory, discuss the sights, sounds, and scenes of the day, and look ahead to NWSL Championship in Cary, NC against North Carolina Courage.

Episode 58: HOLY SEMIFINAL;; RED STARS WIN

Justyne Freud

Sandra and Claire welcome Justyne Freud (@jfreud15) on this episode to review the 2019 season and reminisce on their favorite games, goals, and team moments. Includes discussion of team awards and more! Music provided by Chicago local band Scout Ripley.

Episode 60: Farewell 2019 Chicago Red Stars Ft. Justyne Freud

Red Stars win their final game of the regular season at home and have clinched a home semifinal! Sandra and Claire recap Utah Royals FC, winning weird, the return of Christen Press, and playoffs! Includes postgame audio of Press, Julie Ertz and Vanessa DiBernardo.

Episode 56: Red Stars Win! Past, present, future

This is Part Two (2) of a two part episode. Sandra and Claire discuss the significance of the Chicago Red Stars Championship Final appearance, and the league's announcement of new changes on the horizon. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 59 (pt.2): NWSL Championship Final

This is Part One (1) of a two part episode. Sandra and Claire discuss NWSL Championship weekend and recap the Red Stars 4-0 loss to North Carolina Courage.  Music provided by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 59 (pt.1): NWSL Championship Final

Chicago Red Stars beat Houston Dash. Sandra and Claire recap the match, discuss the return of the U.S. internationals, and preview the upcoming game against North Carolina Courage.

Episode 46: Red Stars Win! Chicago vs Houston

Time makes you bolder, children get older, I'm getting older too..and posting a new episode of Southside Trap! Yes, it's part two of Days of Red Stars Past: A New Class, the second half of a conversation we had with John Halloran about the 2015 World Cup, Cribs, Crowds, Playoffs, Christen Press, Michelle Dalton, and what it felt like to watch this team change in a pivotal year.

Time makes you bolder, children get older, I'm getting older too..and posting a new episode of Southside Trap! Yes, it's part two of Days of Red Stars Past: A New Class, the second half of a conversation we had with John Halloran about the 2015 World Cup, Cribs, Crowds, Playoffs, Christen Press, Michelle Dalton, and what it felt like to watch this team change in a pivotal year.

Days of Red Stars Past: A New Class - Pt. 2

Hello friends can I offer you a nice podcast in this trying time This week, Claire and Sandra sat down again with John D Halloran (@JohnDHalloran) - a Chicago Outfit exclusive! - to talk through 2015, the year where everything began to change for the Chicago Red Stars. They discuss the 2015 draft class, World Cup position shenanigans, and a game against Sky Blue that featured a wonderful goal by one Danny Colaprico. This is a podcast but it's also a hang and we hope you guys enjoy the good vibes for a little bit.

Hello friends can I offer you a nice podcast in this trying time This week, Claire and Sandra sat down again with John D Halloran (@JohnDHalloran) - a Chicago Outfit exclusive! - to talk through 2015, the year where everything began to change for the Chicago Red Stars. They discuss the 2015 draft class, World Cup position shenanigans, and a game against Sky Blue that featured a wonderful goal by one Danny Colaprico. This is a podcast but it's also a hang and we hope you guys enjoy the good vibes for a little bit.

Days of Red Stars Past: A New Class - Pt. 1

This week Sandra and Claire recap Chicago vs Washington and discuss the Red Stars recent loss against the Spirit and preview next week against Portland Thorns FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 40: CHI v WAS - DiBernardo 100

Lisle, Illinois. Center of the Universe. Welcome to part one of Days of Red Stars Past: All about the Benedictine. In this section, we talk through Chicago's home match against the Houston Dash on May 11th, 2014. We get into rain delays, football lines, a team in transition, and many many fouls. We also talk to one of the Lisle OG's, Maggie Dziubek - leader of Chicago Local 134. She tells us about Metra travails, Shannon Boxx Boxes, the Squirrel Cage (??), player access, and much much more. Enjoy this ep, we're having a lot of fun making them.

Lisle, Illinois. Center of the Universe. Welcome to part one of Days of Red Stars Past: All about the Benedictine. In this section, we talk through Chicago's home match against the Houston Dash on May 11th, 2014. We get into rain delays, football lines, a team in transition, and many many fouls. We also talk to one of the Lisle OG's, Maggie Dziubek - leader of Chicago Local 134. She tells us about Metra travails, Shannon Boxx Boxes, the Squirrel Cage (??), player access, and much much more. Enjoy this ep, we're having a lot of fun making them.

Days of Red Stars Past: All about the Benedictine - Pt One.

Red Stars are on a winning streak! They also broke and attendance record. This week Claire and Sandra recap the recent win over North Carolina and preview Reign FC. Music by Chicago Local band Scout Ripley.

Episode 47: Red Stars Win Level 17,388

Chicago Red Stars beat Reign FC, 4-0. Sandra and Claire recap the win, the goals, and the game - and look ahead to next week's match against Utah Royals FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 48: Big Goal Energy, Red Stars Win!

Claire and Sandra kick off 2020 and fill you in on the Red Stars off season to date, preview the upcoming draft, and introduce the launch of their Patreon!

Episode 61: Happy New Year! What's new in 2020

Sandra and Claire recap another Red Stars loss this time against Sky Blue FC, preview Houston Dash, and discuss the USWNT world cup win! Music provided by scout Ripley.

Episode 45: Another loss AND a World Cup Victory!

Sandra and Claire recap the Chicago Red Stars recent victory over Utah Royals FC. Goals from Sam Kerr and Brooke Elby help Chicago keep their win streak at 4, and face Washington Spirit next weekend. Music provided by Chicago local band Scout Ripley.

Episode 49: Red Stars Mind Meld vs Utah Royals

Red Stars extend their win streak to 5 with a win over Washington Spirit, and Arin Wright celebrates 100 caps with Chicago! Sandra and Claire recap the win, and preview the upcoming match against Sky Blue FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 50: I got 5 on it, Red Stars win again!

Red Stars beat Courage, 3-1. Sandra and Claire discuss a Mother's Day Match recap with goals from Sam Kerr and Michele Vasconcelos, along with a Maria Sanchez debut! Includes a preview of Houston Dash. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.

Episode 38: Red Stars beat Courage with Moms!

Sandra and Claire preview the Red Stars upcoming NWSL draft, chat their recent moves to date, say thanks and farewell to Katie Naughton &amp; Nikki Stanton— and welcome Kealia Ohai!

Episode 62: NWSL Draft week!

Red Stars win their 4th in a row! Sandra and Claire recap the recent win against Washington Spirit - goals from Sam Kerr and Yuki Nagasato - and preview Utah Royals!

Episode 55: Everything is cool when you're part of a team!

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