Chicago Not Red, Just Normal Stars v Racing -2

Look at that dumb logo. I mean, just look at the thing. Can you believe somebody paid money for that. There wasn’t anything wrong with the old name and the logo.

I searched “why did the Red Stars change their name,” and this is what came up. It sounds to me like the new ownership just wanted to change something for change’s sake. Sports owners are often just giant toddlers disguised as successful businesspeople.

Anyway, Racing’s best chance to secure 3 points on the road this season comes at an opportune time. The team needs a win badly and is likely going to catch the Stars again without Mal Swanson in the squad. All signs point to Racing being cautious with Sav’s return, but Racing has more cover for her than Chicago does for Swanson. Not counting Sav’s absence, Racing is starting to get healthier. Kanu might be close to being available for selection, but Bev is never too forthcoming with injury news.

Racing has 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses against “the Stars”, which means that Chicago is the club which Racing has had the most success (Racing has an almost identical record against KC with KC winning 4 to Chicago’s 3). All for XI’s Phuoc Nguyen kindly asked for my help for a piece he is writing on Racing, a decision I am sure he now regrets. He asked me who I thought Racing’s chief rival was and instead of just saying “Chicago” like a good sport, I used the opportunity to be contrarian and serve my own agenda which should come as a shock to absolutely no one.

Look for my uber-positive outlook on Racing’s 2025 season coming to All for XI soon!!!

In other news that I thought about addressing in my post-match thoughts but will go ahead and put in here, there was announcement on everyone’s favorite topic…high-end real estate development. From the club…

“Butchertown Apartments residents will enjoy premium amenities such as a clubhouse, convenient on-site parking and dedicated retail spaces on the first floor. With a focus on comfort and convenience, Butchertown Apartments will provide a vibrant urban lifestyle in a prime location, and only smell like an abattoir on days ending in ‘y’. 

Alright, I might have added in that last bit.