Overview

• A group of Chicago businesswomen, led by Laura Ricketts, has purchased the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars.
• The new ownership group includes 11 businesswomen, one man, and a family office.
• The sale comes after Red Stars players urged previous owner Arnim Whisler to sell due to his enabling of abusive coach Rory Dames.
• Whisler confirmed in December 2021 that he would sell the club.
• The sale is pending final approval from the NWSL Board of Governors.