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sports1 year ago

"Chicago Red Stars Set to Make History with Wrigley Field Match"

The Chicago Red Stars will make history by hosting their first-ever National Women’s Soccer League match at Wrigley Field on June 8, facing Bay FC. This event aims to increase visibility for women’s professional soccer and make the sport more accessible to Chicago sports fans. The match will feature elite athletes, including players representing their countries in international competitions, and will be broadcast live on ION for those unable to attend. Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 17, with presales for Red Stars and Cubs season ticket holders.

sports1 year ago

"Jerry Reinsdorf's Push for New White Sox Stadium Sparks Controversy"

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, who previously threatened to move the team if public funding for a new ballpark wasn't secured, now plans to leave a new stadium as a gift to the city, funded by over $1 billion in public money. Despite hinting at a future sale of the team, Reinsdorf insists it won't happen while he's alive. This about-face has sparked accusations of hypocrisy, given his past relocation threats and reluctance to invest in player salaries due to the current ballpark's location.