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Wrigley Field To Host National Women's Soccer League Match

Chicago Red Stars to play at Wrigley Field for the first time, aiming to boost attendance and showcase NWSL talent. Ownership seeks new stadium options for...

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Former Red Stars No. 1 pick Tierna Davidson signs with Gotham FC

“I feel so at peace remembering my time in Chicago as I take this next step in my career,” Davidson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach

“I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release.

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Red Stars hire former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president

Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sale of Red Stars to group led by Laura Ricketts made official

“This league has the potential to really break through in terms of being a really successful business,” Ricketts said. “I’ve invested in a lot of things that uplift women and focus on equity. For me, personally, this is in that sweet spot.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Laura Ricketts part of group planning to buy Red Stars

The Cubs co-owner also has an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Sky.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pride Celebration: Cubs’ Laura Ricketts reflects on ‘sense of responsibility’ to speak up and represent

MLB’s dominant storylines entering Pride Month were contentious.

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Laura Ricketts has Sky-high aspirations

Cubs co-owner looks to bring the experience she gained with the Cubs to the city’s WNBA franchise

Chicago Sun-Times

New investor group signals Sky’s commitment to becoming an upper-echelon WNBA franchise

The Sky’s new valuation of $85 million conducted by Chicago investment bank Loop Capital makes it the second-highest in the league behind the Storm.

Chicago Sun-Times

Laura Ricketts among additions to Sky ownership group

According to a report from Sportico, Sky owners sold a 10% share in the team to the new ownership group at an $85 million valuation which is the second highest in the league behind the Storm.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Cubs fans will finally get to hear from Tom Ricketts — even if they don’t like the answers

CHICAGO — It has been five long years since Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts held a question-and-answer session with fans at the Cubs Convention.

Chicago Tribune

Liverpool investment latest as Manchester United bidder makes major FSG claim

Liverpool sale latest including exclusive John Henry interview, Manchester United bids, Qatar speculation, FSG quotes, Gerry Cardinale latest, Liberty Media and Stephen Pagliuca stance, potential buyers, Sir Martin Broughton insight, asking price and more

Liverpool Echo

The names that could be interested if FSG decide to sell Liverpool

Liverpool owners FSG are open to selling their shareholding of the club - so who could be interested in buying?

Liverpool Echo

Sky in preliminary talks with Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts and others about investing in franchise

Principal owner Michael Alter said last March the timing is perfect to add investors because the Sky have a valuable story to tell.

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The Independent UK

Todd Boehly: How LA Dodgers owner swung big to buy Chelsea

Some 85 days after Roman Abramovich officially put the Blues up for sale, the Boehly consortium has finally taken over

The Independent UK

Todd Boehly: A closer look at new Chelsea controlling owner

Some 85 days after Roman Abramovich officially put the Blues up for sale, the Boehly consortium has finally taken over

The Independent UK

Chelsea sale: George Osborne added to Todd Boehly’s bid for club

The former Chancellor of the Exchequer is now involved ahead of a preferred bidder being selected next week

The Independent UK

George Osborne added to Todd Boehly’s Chelsea bid

A preferred bidder will be selected next week.

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The Independent UK

Who is on the shortlist to buy Chelsea? Takeover latest as potential new owners narrowed down

The list of candidates to buy the club is down to three after the Ricketts-led consortium withdrew their bid

The Independent UK

Chelsea sale: Ricketts-led consortium withdraws bid to buy club

The three parties involved in the consortium’s bid were unable to agree on the final structure of the deal

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea bidders wait for news after submitting improved offers for club

Bids from four groups have been given to Raine, the bank handling the sale, and it is believed the highest bid will not necessarily be successful

The Independent UK

Who are the bidders hoping to buy Chelsea?

There are four candidates on the shorltlist.

Football London

Chelsea sale: Lord Karan Bilimoria net worth revealed as Ricketts takeover bid strengthened

Chelsea news: On the same day that Stephen Pagliuca's bid has been strengthened, the Ricketts have responded in their own way with their own announcement

Daily Mirror

Chelsea sale: Four remaining bidders, government stance and final deadline

Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale last month, shortly before he was sanctioned by the UK government for allegedly having ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Chelsea news: Government happy with all four remaining contenders to buy club

New York merchant bank the Raine Group hopes to present a preferred bidder to Downing Street in the week of 18 April

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