Red Stars’ free-agent exodus leaves future even murkier
Three club veterans are leaving in free agency after a tumultuous year.
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HARRISON, N.J — This past weekend at Red Bull Arena was a good reminder that the NWSL is still as competitive as ever.
Two of the league’s top squads, Gotham FC and the Chicago Red Stars, kicked off Sunday afternoon in a game that ended up as a tale of two halves.
Gotham FC closed out the first half with a 1-0 lead after midfielder Allie Long flicked in a perfectly placed cross.
Chicago’s Makenzy Doniak nearly played spoiler with a stoppage time finish that ruined a clean sheet for Gotham.
Gotham FC held on for the win and moved into second place in the NWSL’s standings.
Three club veterans are leaving in free agency after a tumultuous year.
The Red Stars and NWSL declined to comment.
The New York City-area club is making waves.
Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma earned the most nods.