Red Stars Supporter's Group

Let me begin by congratulating the US Women's National Team for bringing home the gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The two best teams in the world were matched up in the final, and the Americans did us proud.

Part in parcel with the enthusiasm from the woman's team performance and in recognition of the upcoming inaugural season of Woman's Professional Soccer (WPS) and the Chicago Red Stars, it is an honor to announce the formation of the Red Stars Supporters. The Red Stars Supporters is an interim organization that will serve to build a fan base for the Chicago Red Stars and women’s sports in the Chicagoland area, and help establish a permanent supporters group that will begin operations some time next year.

A board will be chosen from the initial membership and will begin establishing a database of potential supporters. Such a database will be used to distribute news and information on upcoming events and matches. In addition, the organization will raise funds through donations and sales of goods for future projects and charitable offerings.

Though we intend to work with Peter Wilt and the Chicago Red Stars in supporting the club, this organization is not directly associated with the club. The organization will be run and funded by its membership.

In the coming weeks, we will have contact information and a scarf design for pre-order. Thank you!

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Permalink Reply by peter wilt on August 25, 2008 at 7:49am: Thx Omar. While i won't (nor should i) be a leader in this effort, please let me know if you need anything in terms of publicity, ideas or help that the team can provide.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom Dunmore on August 25, 2008 at 8:01am: This is great! Nice work, Omar.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alice on August 25, 2008 at 8:02am: awwwww yeah; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alfredo Gomez on August 25, 2008 at 8:13am: I am down with that me and My daughter Miranda... sounds great...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RedStarsFan on August 25, 2008 at 8:38am: great, idea! i'm up for helping as i can. need the energy of a great supporters group to get this off on the right foot.

thanks for the leadership.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Bowers on August 25, 2008 at 9:38am: Sounds like fun, we're in... my daughter, Jaymee and I.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by snipoppers16 on August 25, 2008 at 11:02am: Fantastic. I love it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by john keller on August 25, 2008 at 2:46pm: Great idea and I definately want to join.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Elma on August 25, 2008 at 7:22pm: great idea! :] im in.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Katie on August 25, 2008 at 7:28pm: sounds awesome me and the family are in :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by carmela the marta fan on August 25, 2008 at 8:56pm: I'm ready to hit the streets, spread the word, spread the love, make some friends, get some fans and ensure the awesome, dynamic success of the Chicago Red Stars!
Chicago is, afterall, THE best soccer town in the U S of A!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Omar Shaker on August 25, 2008 at 9:08pm: Good to see so many people energized and enthusiastic! I only hope the team can match it come next year. In the coming weeks, we will need all of your help to get this ship sailing. For now though, it is imperative that we show the USWNT on Sept. 20th in Toyota Park what it means to play in (and for three of those lucky gals, "for") Chicago!; ▶ Reply to This