Questions for the Red Stars

Post your questions for anyone in the Red Stars organization and we'll answer them here.

Permalink Reply by JanderVK on September 7, 2008 at 8:48am: I guess since no one has posted, I guess I'll take the initiative :) I've been asking around, and seem not to find an answer. Why did they choose section 134 as the supporters section? From my understanding, for Fire games, it is where the visiting teams fans sit. Maybe if we build a big enough following, we could atleast get 118 (my personal fondness for the section ofcourse :)). Also, this might be getting ahead of things, but for those who are spearheading the supporters group, is there talk yet about what the supporters group will be called?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alyse LaHue on September 7, 2008 at 11:08am: JANDERVK...
I'll let the group 'committee' respond to the name, I'm not sure if they have gone public with that yet!

And President Peter Wilt will probably have a more developed response, but here is mine: the Red Stars will only be using the East side of the stadium for our games (until our fan base grows and will requisite using more seating areas.).
What we call the 'Harlem End' which is where the tradition Section 8 is located, is where the IWSL members will be able to use their vouchers. [And as a side note we have not actually included Section 118 in our initial plans (we currently only extend as far 121/120)].
In case you are unaware, the Red Stars are partnered with the Illinois Women's Soccer League and their 20,000 strong membership, and as part of that partnership the Red Stars offered up 2 vouchers to every player. Those vouchers are going to be good for the Harlem End section.
So essentially the idea was to keep the Supporters group a bit away from the section where many youth players and families will be located.
that's the not-so-short answer, but Peter (or other staff?) might have more to elaborate on that!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peter wilt on September 7, 2008 at 11:22am: Good answer Alyse. We will also be selling the stage end for groups, so we wanted a location that could energize the crowd.

A half a dozen or so intial supporters met yesterday to discuss names and other issues at their first organizational meeting. To join or find out more info on the Red Stars supporters, contact Nicole (http://womensprosoccer.ning.com/profile/NicoleHack) or Kari (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615160210).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by JanderVK on September 7, 2008 at 11:31am: Thanks for clearing that up :) I just prefer sitting behind the net, but it's understandable.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by HSCMarty on March 1, 2009 at 9:53am: Any input as to whether WPS will have a streaming package similar to MLStv? For those who are on the road or have to travel, both inside and out of the country, a reasonably priced online package would be outstanding.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PhoneticHalo on April 11, 2009 at 6:13pm: Yeppo plus all us Fans from UK!! seeing as you have taken all our players only fair you let us watch them! :P; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peter wilt on April 12, 2009 at 8:04am: HSCMarty said:
Any input as to whether WPS will have a streaming package similar to MLStv? For those who are on the road or have to travel, both inside and out of the country, a reasonably priced online package would be outstanding.

Sorry for delay in responding. WPS will have streaming available for many, but not all games when the new site is launched very soon. My hope is that by 2010, all games will be available online.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peter wilt on April 12, 2009 at 8:09am: emilie said:
My question is affiliation

read this:
''''Red Eleven Announce Affiliation
WPS' Chicago Red Stars unite with W-League franchise...'''
http://wleague.uslsoccer.com/home/319639.html

That are what it wants to say for a young player?
One example Marie Eve Nault of Québec would have sign with Red Eleven ( a canadian dailynews wrote that ??)

Hello Emilie.

i am not certain that i understand your question. If i do not answer it properly, please write back in French. Chicago Red 11 is the Red Stars amateur affiliate in the W-League and will use many players who we hope will play in WPS. i do not know the full roster, but i know Red 11 will have several international players and maybe this player from Canada.

Regards,

peter

Bonjour Emilie.

Je ne suis pas certain que je comprenne votre question. Si je ne lui réponds pas correctement, svp ristourne en français. Le Red 11 de Chicago est la filiale d'amateur d'étoiles de rouge dans la W-Ligue et emploiera beaucoup de joueurs que nous espérons jouerons dans WPS. je ne connais pas le plein rôle, mais je sais que le Red 11 aura plusieurs joueurs internationaux et peut-être ce joueur du Canada.

Au revoir,

peter; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peter wilt on April 12, 2009 at 8:52am: Merci Emilie.

Marie les possibilités de s de faire les Red Stars dans 2010 sont meilleures parce qu'elle jouera pour le Red 11 de 2009. Emma Hayes pourra voir son jeu et s'exercer et si Marie joue bon, il y a une chance que les Red Stars la signeront à un contrat l'année prochaine. Il est difficile cependant que un joueur international joue dans WPS, en raison de la limite de joueur de l'international cinq.

Tout mon meilleur,

peter

Thank you Emilie.

Marie's chances of making the Red Stars in 2010 are better because she will play for Red 11 in 2009. Emma Hayes will be able to see her play and train and if Marie plays good, there is a chance the Red Stars will sign her to a contract next year.

It is difficult though for an international player to play in WPS, because of the five international player limit.

All my best,

peter; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by HSCMarty on April 13, 2009 at 7:54pm: Excellent! I spent a fair amount of time on Saturday trying to find an Internet feed, but unfortunately no luck. I welcome the good news. Thanks!!

peter wilt said:
HSCMarty said:
Any input as to whether WPS will have a streaming package similar to MLStv? For those who are on the road or have to travel, both inside and out of the country, a reasonably priced online package would be outstanding.

Sorry for delay in responding. WPS will have streaming available for many, but not all games when the new site is launched very soon. My hope is that by 2010, all games will be available online.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lauren on May 3, 2009 at 11:36pm: Why is there no information posted about the Red Stars loss to FC Indiana on May 2nd? I'd like to read the write up from the franchise's point of view because the post game report on FC's website leads one to believe the Red Stars got worked over by a W-league team that did not turn in its best performance, was unfit, and still able to win.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peter wilt on May 4, 2009 at 5:21pm: The news release went out Sunday. It's on our website here: http://67.212.140.168/chicago/news/press_releases/090503-fall-to-fc...

Lauren said:
Why is there no information posted about the Red Stars loss to FC Indiana on May 2nd? I'd like to read the write up from the franchise's point of view because the post game report on FC's website leads one to believe the Red Stars got worked over by a W-league team that did not turn in its best performance, was unfit, and still able to win.; ▶ Reply to This