Hot Time In Old Town - NWSL Coverage: Chicago Red Stars vs Utah Royals FCTRADITION - HONOR - PASSIONhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50655/htiot-fav.png2019-08-06T12:30:00-05:00http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/rss/stream/205170752019-08-06T12:30:00-05:002019-08-06T12:30:00-05:00Chicago Red Stars 2, Utah Royals FC 0: What We Learned
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<p>The Red Stars score in the beginning and the end and entertain in between</p> <p id="J24UnJ">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars">Chicago Red Stars</a> have kicked off their second half of the season on a win streak as they have won their fourth consecutive game in a row.</p>
<p id="vy9JM9">The Red Stars won 2-0 over Utah Royals FC on Saturday in front of 4,335 fans with goals from <span>Sam Kerr</span> and Brooke Elby. Chicago opened the scoring early as Kerr notched a goal in the first five minutes, while Elby was able to insure the win in the 85th minute - shortly after subbing on in the second half.</p>
<p id="GxJI8L">Here’s some things we learned during the match.</p>
<h1 id="Ev7u7X">All you need is the Team of the Month</h1>
<p id="9o524c">While there was discussion for several teams surrounding the absence of the U.S. national team players around several teams for this past weekend, Chicago found themselves with multiple players on NWSL Team of the Month for July.</p>
<p id="33zvuN">Casey Short, Sarah Gorden, Vanessa DiBernardo, and Sam Kerr were all representing Chicago and available against <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/utah-royals-fc">Utah Royals FC</a>. Gorden’s defensive work on the ball has helped anchor Chicago’s backline this season, and it was Short’s work on the flank that helped facilitate the Red Stars first goal of the match. </p>
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<p id="sAXTKG">On making the team of the month for four consecutive months, Short credited her teammates in post game comments, saying, “I’m never satisfied, there’s so many things I need to work on or focus on. It’s great and all, but my focus is on my [Red Stars] team and they’re the reason I’m on the Team of the Month.”</p>
<p id="zfWzNr">While Kerr put away the goal, DiBernardo was also in putting on a performance displaying her vision and IQ on the ball. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A little give. A little go.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MKOT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MKOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/XhewV6Kt4M">pic.twitter.com/XhewV6Kt4M</a></p>— Chicago Red Stars (@chiredstarsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiredstarsPR/status/1157814369104932866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2019</a>
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<h1 id="2sDBxp">Summer of Boyd</h1>
<p id="Uo5toX">Emily Boyd got the start against Utah Royals FC as Alyssa Naeher was away on national team duty, and was one of several players who was relied upon to navigate the Red Stars <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> portion of the schedule. It was her tenth start of the season and second shut out of the year. </p>
<p id="kZJaa9">Chicago Red have spilt the wins over Boyd’s ten starts. Her last start was also a clean sheet two weeks ago against <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/houston-dash">Houston Dash</a>, where the Red Stars won, 1-0; before making way to the return of Alyssa Naeher.</p>
<p id="CpW8HG">“I think during the World Cup period I struggled in making the big save,” said Boyd in post game comments. “I had a big conversation with my coaches about how every game you have 1 or 2 opportunities to save the team or keep the shutout, and I wasn’t doing that. And I think that’s what I had to do today.”</p>
<p id="v4LZeM">As the Red Stars are on a four-game winning streak, Boyd says the mindset moving forward is a positive one.</p>
<p id="qmVjL2">“I think we’re positive. We’re excited and ready to tackle any opponent.”</p>
<h1 id="YMWBIX">Looking Ahead</h1>
<p id="5O0frj">The Red Stars head on the road to take on <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/washington-spirit">Washington Spirit</a> on August 10, as U.S. National Team players return to NWSL action.</p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/6/20756512/chicago-red-stars-2-utah-royals-0-nwsl-2019-week-16-what-we-learnedSandra Herrera2019-08-04T12:30:00-05:002019-08-04T12:30:00-05:00Just Give Me 5%: Chicago Red Stars 2, Utah Royals 0, NWSL Game Recap
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<p>Don’t Call It A Comeback, the Red Stars are winning again</p> <blockquote>
<p id="WZ4hdT"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 2</strong> Kerr 5’, Elby 85’</p>
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<p id="24TiqL">When the Chicago Red Stars were struggling to get results during the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> period, they repeated a similar mantra after every match: improvement can’t just come from one person; everyone has to give more. If every single person on the field can give just 5% more, then this group is going to figure it out. </p>
<p id="sy7NpL">And by this group I mean this particular lineup, these Red Stars without their 2019 World Champs. This squad was expected to steer the ship with a steadier hand while U.S. Women’s National Team players were away, and they dropped three tough results - all at home. So playing the Utah Royals without Tierna Davidson, Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a> was an unexpected opportunity (this being the friendly outside a FIFA window) for these players to finish this period of the season decisively.</p>
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<p id="mFJAax">Rory Dames’ lineup on Saturday looked similar to ones we saw during that stretch, with Katie Johnson joining <span>Sam Kerr</span> and Yuki Nagasato up top, and Nikki Stanton holding up the midfield with Danny Colaprico and Vanessa DiBernardo (Arin Wright, as versatile as ever, made her way back to left back). Colaprico was an interesting figure, having sat out three consecutive match-days on a questionable left knee, and her rehabilitation was going to be key to maneuvering through this match against a capable Utah team.</p>
<p id="cdyDH1">Also, scoring in the 5th minute helps. If there was anyone on the Red Stars squad that has personified giving 5% more of herself every game, it’s been Casey Short, who had another phenomenal match on Saturday. She was in a mismatch against Utah’s Mallory Weber, a listed forward who isn’t primarily known for her defensive prowess, and she found space on that right side for much of the match. In that 5th minute, Short duked Weber to cut the ball inside, and then sent a very nice cross in towards the head of Sam Kerr, who gave the ball a good strike. <span>Nicole Barnhart</span>, having another great season in Utah’s goal, got a hand on it, but Kerr was there to hit in the rebound and the Red Stars were sitting in a very good spot.</p>
<p id="DtMaLk">Utah’s struggle to chase games has been well-documented, but throughout that whole first half they found ways to possess well in the midfield, and stretch Chicago’s defense, but this Red Stars lineup looked wholly capable of handling what they were getting from the Royals - which brings us back to Danny Colaprico.</p>
<p id="ilSLau">Colaprico looked healthier and more comfortable on the ball on Saturday than perhaps she’d been all season, making good decisions and helping disrupt Utah’s movement throughout the match. I mentioned this last week, but it’s through the recovery that we’re seeing just how much Chicago was struggling physically through that World Cup break. Katie Naughton looks like she’s recovered much of her range of movement after gutting out some performances on a bad hip, and Vanessa DiBernardo - if not always looking comfortable on challenges - is moving with more confidence in her ability to control the ball than we’ve seen before her major hip injury last year.</p>
<p id="09Bc1J">To Utah’s credit, the beginning of the second half looked very much like an inevitable Royals equalizer was imminent. They came through with waves of pressure that Chicago had to scramble to neutralize, and Emily Boyd gave her much-needed extra percentage in some well-timed saves to keep the game in the Red Stars’ favor. </p>
<p id="mhJAmh">And then, the game opened up into a fabulous match between two very smart teams. DiBernardo, Kerr and Nagasato were combining incredibly well together, only to be foiled by the massive play of Barnhart time and again. <span>Amy Rodriguez</span> showed her ability to confuse backlines, and got in behind a number of times, but couldn’t quite get the shot off. Vero Boquette was all over the field, making recover runs, instigating play on the wings, and urging her team off the ball to try to help Utah turn their positives into a result.</p>
<p id="C7PoZM">As the match went on, it seemed more and more likely that the Royals were going to get that equalizer, and the Red Stars were struggling to defend such a fragile lead. Fortunately, their subs were timely enough to ice the game. Brooke Elby (President), came on for Katie Johnson in the 78th minute, and Savannah McCaskill subbed in for Colaprico in the 84th, after Colaprico took a knock. The fresh legs made all the difference, when Kerr sprang McCaskill in behind the Utah defense. McCaskill got a shot off, only to be deflected by Barnhart - but Elby was there to strike in the rebound. Match.</p>
<p id="totvox">The physical rehabilitation of this Chicago group is part of the story of why this game went so well, after so many had gone so poorly, but this idea of that extra 5% from everybody, after so many weeks of trying finally worked. Even though Chicago’s USWNT players weren’t on the field with their teammates, their presence was felt everywhere. A little bit of competition (and a little bit of hope) can go a long way. Seems like the Red Stars are ready to go the distance.</p>
<p id="D6rcCB">The Chicago Red Stars (8W 2D 5L, 26pts, 3rd place) are back in action next Saturday on the road against Washington.</p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/4/20753821/chicago-red-stars-2-utah-royals-0-nwsl-2019-week-16-game-recapClaire Watkins2019-08-03T21:15:00-05:002019-08-03T21:15:00-05:00Chicago Red Stars 2, Utah Royals 0: Woman Of The Match
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<p>Good stuff, good stuff</p> <p id="m8pl9X">Hey guys? This team is pretty good at soccer.</p>
<p id="742o5E">This was a tough one, but we’re going with Casey Short for WOTM. She had a solid game at both ends at the pitch, offered some great movement going forward, and was credited with the assist on the first goal with a superb ball to Sam Kerr. You love to see it.</p>
<p id="gTbUFk"><em>Now let us know how you saw it. Vote for your choice for WOTM in the poll below. The poll will be open for two days, after which we’ll publicize the results. (Note: if you’re viewing this post from AMP or Apple News, you won’t see the poll below. Feel free to tell us your pick in the comments.)</em></p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/3/20753082/chicago-red-stars-2-utah-royals-0-nwsl-2019-week-16-wotm-best-performancesBridget Gordon2019-08-03T21:00:17-05:002019-08-03T21:00:17-05:00Chicago Red Stars 2, Utah Royals 0: Quick & Dirty Recap
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<p>The Red Stars extend their winning streak to four</p> <blockquote>
<p id="0EDW3y"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 2</strong> Kerr 5’, Elby 85’</p>
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<p id="Up5am2">Here is your quick & dirty editorial-free recap of the Chicago Red Stars home match against Utah Royals FC. The Red Stars won 2-0, with goals from <span>Sam Kerr</span> and Brooke Elby.</p>
<h1 id="j3MpFb">5’ 1-0 Kerr</h1>
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<h1 id="5epyNr">85’ 2-0 Elby</h1>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Try to be more excited than Brooke Elby on this goal.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MKOT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MKOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ek8iyjgweB">pic.twitter.com/Ek8iyjgweB</a></p>— Chicago Red Stars (@chiredstarsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiredstarsPR/status/1157833264100511744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2019</a>
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<p id="627pWM">Stay tuned for more postgame coverage here on Hot Time In Old Town. In the meantime, join the conversation in the comments or on social media.</p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/3/20753066/chicago-red-stars-2-utah-royals-0-nwsl-2019-week-16-quick-dirty-recapBridget Gordon2019-08-03T15:00:00-05:002019-08-03T15:00:00-05:00Chicago Red Stars vs Utah Royals: Gameday Primer, How To Watch, & Open Thread
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<p>Lineups, streaming info, and live NWSL coverage as the Red Stars face off against Utah</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="0HTbxu">
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<p id="hzUnzc">Saturday, August 3rd, 2019</p>
<p id="8wyzBf">NWSL Week 16 | SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview IL</p>
<p id="bO3lB2">Kickoff: 7:00 pm CT</p>
<p id="UrHHlv">Referee: Matt Franz</p>
<p id="iFoYIN">Assistant Referees: Brooke Mayo, Melissa Gonzalez</p>
<p id="nRBA0L">4th Official: Kyle Hannon</p>
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<p id="sMcCFK">Just two weeks after the Red Stars got their USWNT players back from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> duty, they’ll need to make do without them again thanks to the Victory Tour. With Chicago on a three-game winning streak, the timing could’ve been better. Even so, the Red Stars should be in good spirits as they host Utah tonight and look to make it four in a row.</p>
<h2 id="u2ENh5"><strong>PREVIEW & VIEWING OPTIONS</strong></h2>
<p id="GsMklX"><strong>Full Preview: </strong><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/2/20751295/chicago-red-stars-utah-royals-nwsl-2019-week-16-preview-news-projected-lineups-how-to-watch">Red Stars vs Royals</a></p>
<p id="He7DCy"><strong>Television</strong>: NBC Sports Chicago</p>
<p id="kotfIh"><strong>Online Streaming:</strong> Yahoo Sports</p>
<p id="QjM5cV"><strong>Live Updates:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/hottimeoldtown">@HotTimeOldTown</a> (livetweets by <a href="https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_">Sandra</a>) | <a href="http://www.nwslsoccer.com/game/chicago-red-stars-vs-utah-royals-2019-08-03">NWSL Game Center</a> </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">IT'S TIME <br><br>Our Starting XI for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvUTA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvUTA</a> presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/MagellanCorp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MagellanCorp</a> <a href="https://t.co/JdhdbFG31j">pic.twitter.com/JdhdbFG31j</a></p>— Chicago Red Stars (@chiredstarsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiredstarsPR/status/1157792481603391489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2019</a>
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<p id="uGCxXE">Be sure to follow our full coverage of every Chicago Red Stars game this season, along with breaking news, tactical analysis, and opinion. Join the conversation in the comments below or on social media.</p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/3/20753036/chicago-red-stars-utah-royals-nwsl-2019-week-16-info-lineups-streaming-kickoff-timeBridget Gordon2019-08-02T15:00:00-05:002019-08-02T15:00:00-05:00Be Unbothered: Chicago Red Stars vs Utah Royals, NWSL Week 16 Preview
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<p>Chicago Red Stars take on Utah Royals FC this Saturday</p> <p id="6O1Iz3">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars">Chicago Red Stars</a> return home to Seat Geek Stadium this weekend where they will host <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/utah-royals-fc">Utah Royals FC</a>.</p>
<p id="0qGryB">The Red Stars are currently on a winning streak having won their last three matches. Their most recent win was a four goal shutout against <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/reign-fc">Reign FC</a> last weekend in a sell out for Cheney Stadium.</p>
<p id="wkyEg9">Both Chicago and Utah will be missing players this game due to the U.S. Victory Tour kicking off, so both teams will have to make adjustments in this weeks’ match.</p>
<h1 id="a6lPxZ">Where We Last Saw Them</h1>
<p id="vYV2Iu">Chicago and Utah last played each other back on May 3rd. It was the first match between the two teams this season and the first match both teams played without their U.S. national team players who left for international duty. </p>
<p id="cUqh6z">The Red Stars would go down a player as Katie Johnson was issued a red card on a challenge on Vero Boquete. Chicago would play well throughout the match despite the disadvantage, but ultimately fell on a late game goal by <span>Amy Rodriguez</span>.</p>
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<h1 id="IdSxsD">Starting Lineup We’d Like To See</h1>
<p id="vcM1uy">Chicago will have to rely on their depth this match. <span>Sam Kerr</span> as your top striker helps, and for this match we’d like to see Katie Johnson get the start with her, and Yuki Nagasato, as they’ve linked up for a couple goals now. Midfield is the big question this match with both Julie Ertz and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a> out, along with the question of Danielle Colaprico’s status with her left knee injury. Look for a big game from Nikki Stanton.</p>
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<h1 id="M3Rcdm">Keys To The Match</h1>
<p id="hTx64K"><strong>Beat The Traffic:</strong> Prior to the return of Ertz and Brian, the Red Stars’ midfield struggled to find results despite having experienced personnel piece together adequate moments of play during the teams’ <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> stretch. This match will dictated in the mid as Utah boasts players like <span>Desiree Scott</span> and Boquete.</p>
<p id="lpeoWz"><strong>Give It A Whippin’:</strong> Chicago has put up 6 goals over their last 2 matches. Strong possession from their midfielders has paved the way through memorable goals from DiBernardo, Kerr, and Nagasato. The Red Stars will have to have their finishing boots on as Utah’s defense doesn’t concede multiple goals a game combined with six shutouts.</p>
<h1 id="OAtMHV">Players To Watch</h1>
<p id="jWDCT8"><strong>Utah Royals FC:</strong> Desiree Scott, Vero Boquete. They will look to disrupt and create for Amy Rodriguez, while <span>Nicole Barnhart</span> will look to frustrate Sam Kerr again.</p>
<p id="vMUBDd"><strong>Chicago Red Stars:</strong> Katie Johnson, we hope she’ll get to show us what she was going to do against Utah before getting a Red Card back in May.</p>
<h1 id="WVGdos">Wild Prediction</h1>
<p id="Zc6Kuw">A Red Stars defender will score!</p>
<h1 id="hTl8bv">How To Watch</h1>
<p id="6BkP1C"><strong>Kickoff:</strong> Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL</p>
<p id="Bxouk6"><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Chicago</p>
<p id="86alsf"><strong>Stream: </strong>Yahoo Sports or NBC Sports App</p>
<h1 id="p6VGPx">Final Thoughts</h1>
<p id="fQcYgK">Do you think the Red Stars will continue their winning streak? Who do you want to see score a goal in this game? Make sure you leave your thoughts in the comments below!</p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/2/20751295/chicago-red-stars-utah-royals-nwsl-2019-week-16-preview-news-projected-lineups-how-to-watchSandra Herrera