Dear Chicago,

A little over a year ago, I was joined by a diverse team of Chicago civic and business leaders who stepped up to become stewards of the Chicago Red Stars. Since then, we have been working diligently to build a world-class women’s professional sports organization that attracts the world’s best players, coaches and staff, creates a culture that strives for excellence and inspires civic pride while fostering individual and team success. Our work builds on the past accomplishments of this club and its many notable players who have worn the Red Stars crest since the National Women’s Soccer League was founded in 2012.

With a nod to our past and our eye set squarely forward to the future growth of this game, this club, this league and all of women’s professional sports, we are excited to unveil our renewed brand as the Chicago Stars Football Club.

Chicago’s iconic six-point red star remains at the heart of our renewed shield. We prominently wear this ubiquitous symbol of our civic pride as we proudly represent the city we play for across the nation. Our Chicago star symbolizes the character of our city that stems from Chicagoans’ hard work, perseverance, grit, optimism, dedication, diversity and collaboration. Our club strives to honor our city and reflect its character, both on and off the pitch.

The Chicago Star also represents our players – past, current, and future – and that we are a player-centered club that values excellence, accountability, transparency, respect, empathy and joy of the game. This Chicago Star will serve as a guiding light, and as a reminder of the contributions made by our players, the unforgettable moments that inspire us and bring us to the edge of our seats year after year.

Our renewed brand also reflects dedication to our loyal fans whose stalwart support humbles us, fuels us and inspires us to be a team that Chicagoans throughout all of our city’s neighborhoods can be proud of: THEIR Chicago Stars FC.

Thank you for the continued support for your Chicago Stars. We couldn’t be more excited to write this next chapter of the club together with you. Let’s make history, Chicago!