Hot Time In Old Town - NWSL Coverage: Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando PrideTRADITION - HONOR - PASSIONhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50655/htiot-fav.png2019-08-21T22:15:00-05:00http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/rss/stream/205907102019-08-21T22:15:00-05:002019-08-21T22:15:00-05:00All You Tired Human Beings: Chicago Red Stars 1, Orlando Pride 2, NWSL Game Recap
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<p>Well this is how we do things now</p> <blockquote>
<p id="i0pkvC"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 1 </strong>Davidson 90+6’</p>
<p id="I94jin"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/orlando-pride"><strong>Orlando Pride</strong></a><strong> 2 </strong>Hill 33’, Ubogagu 61’</p>
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<p id="UhrQcP">The Chicago Red Stars lost again tonight, this time to the Orlando Pride.</p>
<p id="RgdEf8">Rachel Hill scored a good goal for Orlando in the 33rd minute, and Chioma Ubogagu scored a good one of her own in the 61st minute. Alex Morgan was lost to the game in the sixth minute after being sandwiched between two Chicago defenders, and Tierna Davidson got one back for the Red Stars and notched her first NWSL goal in stoppage time. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/285624/alanna-kennedy">Alanna Kennedy</a> got a red card.</p>
<p id="NHJMNw">A number of soccer things happened in this game. There were some missed calls, some interesting substitutes, and one really interesting formation change (Chicago played in a box midfield. It was wild).</p>
<p id="3CvLLG">But as always I think we have to talk about the big picture. It feels like a big picture week.</p>
<p id="A28iD3">The arc of a year is a difficult thing to define, especially when the object in motion is still charting its trajectory. One of the beautiful things about soccer is that we don’t know what’s going to happen in any given moment, and sports are beloved in part due the feeling of endless impossibility. This odd skid of two losses to the two worst teams in the league might be a blip in a successful season, just an oddity to laugh about later.</p>
<p id="kxeyeQ">But I don’t think so.</p>
<p id="0Psjcv">The Chicago Red Stars are a club of two sides, and present a dichotomy that is sometimes really hard to watch. Over seven years (and honestly beyond), they’ve constructed a roster that rivals that of any team in the league. This is a special group of players, many of whom have played for this club their whole careers or have even lived in this area their whole lives. That managing of a roster is such a valuable skill, and it’s something to be incredibly proud of. This club creates an environment that makes players feel supported and encourages them to succeed. The Red Stars at their best show exactly what that beautiful things can turn into; they’re completely unbeatable on their best days.</p>
<p id="ffSB9i">But the Red Stars, year after year, have shown the perils of relying on those players too much. Chicago lost games in the middle of this season because their players were worn down, just like they have in past seasons. </p>
<p id="hj3XsJ">And friends, I’m concerned that is what is happening now. Rory Dames and his staff have done such a good job working with <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a> in particular to get her match-fit after years of uncertainty, but overall the Red Stars lost games this year because they were dealing with a struggling midfield and central defense. </p>
<p id="fW81ta">And now? Julie Ertz is incredible, but she’s a human being. She came back from playing almost every minute of the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> in scintillating form, and that form has declined after coming back to playing 90 minutes in every game with her club (not to mention the Victory Tour). <span>Sam Kerr</span> has started every single game for Chicago since her immediate return from France, and she’s played well! Imagine if she’d had any time off.</p>
<p id="8P7Ehc">Dames and Vanessa DiBernardo have also both asserted that she’s not hurt anymore (despite featuring on the injury report with that same hip a number of times this season), but in motion, she’s not a physical player. When her game is on, she’s incredible. When teams take the game to her, in that particular way the NWSL allows, she’s not shoving back.</p>
<p id="6WwHQ8">I could also be absolutely wrong about all of this. Underachieving is such a difficult thing to analyze, especially when all outward signs continue to be as positive as always. During the Red Stars’ five-game winning streak (remember that?), Dames credited Chicago’s improved form to the every single player stepping up and giving more. He created this roster, and he trusts them to go out there and deliver. He also trusts the squad to play through this new rough patch. They either will or they won’t. Such is the story of these Chicago Red Stars.</p>
<p id="IVIH4X">And the reality is that no matter what happens in the coming weeks, that story is coming to a close. I and others have alluded to this in previous months, but the picture of next year’s NWSL is becoming clearer, and things are going to change. This is not a commentary on whispered trade rumors of anyone’s star striker: league expansion is coming. </p>
<p id="cyu9ZT">This is almost certainly Chicago’s last chance with this special, expertly-crafted group of individuals to etch their names into something of value. Sometimes, when you watch a team this talented struggle, you have to wonder if too much is being asked of them. Such is the arc of a season, and such is the arc of a club. Chicago’s players are going to be asked to play through this. They either will or they won’t.</p>
<p id="dmwEig">Chicago (9W 2D 7L, 29pts, 2nd place) will travel to Portland on short rest to play the league-leading Thorns on Sunday, August 25th.</p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/21/20827648/chicago-red-stars-1-orlando-pride-2-nwsl-2019-week-19-game-recapClaire Watkins2019-08-21T21:00:00-05:002019-08-21T21:00:00-05:00Chicago Red Stars 1, Orlando Pride 2: Woman Of The Match
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<p>oof</p> <p id="y5dfmM">Wellllll that sucks. </p>
<p id="qGXeRJ">We’re going with Tierna Davidson for WOTM tonight. Her first NWSL goal wasn’t enough to get the Red Stars back into the game, but it was a good moment for her and some consolation for the team.</p>
<p id="WnIp0S"><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/2019/8/21/20827482/chicago-red-stars-1-orlando-pride-2-nwsl-2019-week-19-wotm-best-performancesBridget Gordon2019-08-21T20:43:01-05:002019-08-21T20:43:01-05:00Chicago Red Stars 1, Orlando Pride 2: Quick & Dirty Recap
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<p>The Red Stars lose a tough one at home</p> <blockquote>
<p id="ODlmCM"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 1</strong> Davidson 90’+ </p>
<p id="Eqq836"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/orlando-pride"><strong>Orlando Pride</strong></a><strong> 2</strong> Hill 33’, Ubogagu 60’</p>
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<p id="b0zE1R">Here is your quick & dirty editorial-free recap of the Chicago Red Stars home match against the Orlando Pride. The Red Stars lost 2-1, with Chicago’s lone goal coming late from Tierna Davidson. Orlando’s goals courtesy of Rachel Hill and Chioma Ubogagu.</p>
<h1 id="tABruM">33’ 0-1 Hill</h1>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The pass by Chioma Ubogagu. The finish by <a href="https://twitter.com/r_hill3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@r_hill3</a>. One pretty goal for <a href="https://twitter.com/ORLPride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ORLPride</a>.<br><br>0-1 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvORL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvORL</a> <a href="https://t.co/UkAtphSUeX">pic.twitter.com/UkAtphSUeX</a></p>— NWSL (@NWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/1164329735318622214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2019</a>
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<h1 id="V295od">60’ 0-2 Ubogagu</h1>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/r_hill3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@r_hill3</a> returns the favor to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiAlreadyKnow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChiAlreadyKnow</a> as <a href="https://twitter.com/ORLPride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ORLPride</a> now have a two-goal lead.<br><br>0-2 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvORL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvORL</a> <a href="https://t.co/fAWgcV7IjG">pic.twitter.com/fAWgcV7IjG</a></p>— NWSL (@NWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/1164343254936096768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2019</a>
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<h1 id="ywmXAM">90’+ 1-2 Davidson</h1>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">First a cross bar from <a href="https://twitter.com/smccaskill_21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smccaskill_21</a>'s effort and then a shot from distance by <a href="https://twitter.com/tierna_davidson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tierna_davidson</a> finds the back of the net to pull a goal back for <a href="https://twitter.com/chiredstarsPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chiredstarsPR</a>.<br><br>1-2 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvORL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvORL</a> <a href="https://t.co/2N7EMVsxcx">pic.twitter.com/2N7EMVsxcx</a></p>— NWSL (@NWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/1164352133401067521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2019</a>
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<p id="TgyGe6">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>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2019/8/21/20827443/chicago-red-stars-1-orlando-pride-2-nwsl-2019-week-19-quick-dirty-recapBridget Gordon2019-08-21T15:00:00-05:002019-08-21T15:00:00-05:00Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride: 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 Orlando </p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="7aN9ZQ">
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<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> vs </strong><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/orlando-pride"><strong>Orlando Pride</strong></a>
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<p id="MYwtmn">Wednesday, August 21st, 2019</p>
<p id="2iLQQv">NWSL Week 19 | SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview IL</p>
<p id="J9eDOl">Kickoff: 6:30pm CT</p>
<p id="TtAV2g">Referee: Rebecca Pagan</p>
<p id="Bh2cbf">Assistant Referees: Kali Smith, Rachel Smith</p>
<p id="QMN0EK">4th Official: Nabil Bensalah</p>
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<p id="kcqDk0">The bad news: Chicago’s winning streak came to a crashing halt last week in a 2-1 loss on the road to Sky Blue. The good news is that the Red Stars are still in second place in the standings and remain in a very strong position in the playoff race. A win over Orlando tonight would go a long way to securing another postseason appearance.</p>
<h2 id="DKwQdx"><strong>PREVIEW & VIEWING OPTIONS</strong></h2>
<p id="LhH5B1"><strong>Full Preview: </strong>Red Stars vs Pride</p>
<p id="5xYla4"><strong>Television</strong>: NBC Sports Chicago</p>
<p id="JITnio"><strong>Online Streaming:</strong> Yahoo Sports</p>
<p id="iQladP"><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-orlando-pride-2019-08-21">NWSL Game Center</a></p>
<h2 id="M6trsY"><strong>CHICAGO RED STARS</strong></h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MKOT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MKOT</a> Starting XI for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvORL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvORL</a>, presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/MagellanCorp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MagellanCorp</a> <br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/PGf47VL2v3">https://t.co/PGf47VL2v3</a> <a href="https://t.co/OnJXC8Zgyk">pic.twitter.com/OnJXC8Zgyk</a></p>— Chicago Red Stars (@chiredstarsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiredstarsPR/status/1164307459189723136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2019</a>
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<h2 id="b9mHdl"><strong>ORLANDO PRIDE</strong></h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The XI for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIvORL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIvORL</a>. <br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/onilkGYlSy">pic.twitter.com/onilkGYlSy</a></p>— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) <a href="https://twitter.com/ORLPride/status/1164304237825810438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2019</a>
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<p id="rnJeRC">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/2019/8/21/20826764/chicago-red-stars-orlando-pride-nwsl-2019-week-19-info-lineups-streaming-kickoff-timeBridget Gordon2019-08-21T12:30:00-05:002019-08-21T12:30:00-05:00Let’s Get Right: Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride, NWSL Week 19 Preview
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<p>Red Stars take on Orlando Pride as they look to get back to winning</p> <p id="eEdmls">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars">Chicago Red Stars</a> are back at SeatGeek Stadium this week where they will play host to a midweek match against the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/orlando-pride">Orlando Pride</a>.</p>
<p id="1eiVzR">The Red Stars will try and get back to their winning ways after losing to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/sky-blue-fc">Sky Blue FC</a> last week. Entering New Jersey on short rest, Chicago lost the match, 2-1. The loss marked the end of a five game winning streak for the Red Stars.</p>
<p id="iUM46K">As Chicago faces off against Orlando, it will be on the cusp of another short week as they have the Portland Thorns waiting for them on Sunday.</p>
<h1 id="fWzq9n">Where We Last Saw Them</h1>
<p id="2U986h">Chicago last played Orlando back on June 30. The match marked the return of <span>Sam Kerr</span> from the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> as she scored a hat-trick against the Pride. Orlando would make things interesting down the stretch pulling within one goal on a penalty kick, but match would end, 3-2, in favor of Chicago.</p>
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<h1 id="jiOsCE">Starting Lineup We’d Like To See</h1>
<p id="k2mQfZ">The Red Stars enter this match relatively healthy this week. Despite a couple rough challenges on Julie Ertz and Kerr on this last road trip, the only player listed on the injury report as questionable is Arin Wright. We’d like to see the Red Stars leave her on the top line with Katie Johnson as an option off the bench.</p>
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<h1 id="1049fN">Keys To The Match</h1>
<p id="DFQoIi"><strong>Run The Mid: </strong>Orlando will be without <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2019/6/7/18650468/marta-brazil-womens-world-cup-2019">Marta</a> in this match as she was issued a disciplinary suspension on top of a red card suspension. Her ability on the ball typically brings opportunity for Orlando, but with her missing this match, Chicago’s midfield will want to dictate flow and tempo early in this match.</p>
<p id="M1uL4T"><strong>Who you are vs Who are you trying to be: </strong>The Red Stars haven’t made room this season for much error. Picking up wins against playoff caliber teams while dropping points against bottom half teams. With 7 games remaining this season, the table is uncomfortably close. Since the first two weeks of the season, they have either won or lost games, with draws uncharacteristic of this years’ squad vs teams prior. Having experienced the top of the table in a fleeting moment, so much has been said about a teams’ playoff position coming down to the final 8 games of the season, and the Red Stars have started their final stretch with a loss against a bottom half team. Time to get back on track this week against a last place Orlando.</p>
<h1 id="3PAiOK">Players To Watch</h1>
<p id="Gx4BuF"><strong>Orlando Pride: </strong>Alex Morgan is off the injury report but hasn’t played 90 minutes since the early stages of the World Cup, so naturally, we’re looking at Joanna Boyles to be the star for Orlando.</p>
<p id="doa2c6"><strong>Chicago Red Stars: </strong>Casey Short has put together an impressive season to date, and we’re looking for her to show why she’s the best outside back in the league in this match.</p>
<h1 id="CtTgnb">Wild Prediction</h1>
<p id="5UHMSj">Alyssa Naeher gets an assist.</p>
<h1 id="VvXIvS">How To Watch</h1>
<p id="dANU0c"><strong>Kickoff: </strong>Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL</p>
<p id="IfbP84"><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Chicago</p>
<p id="VKSuRx"><strong>Stream:</strong> Yahoo Sports or NBC Sports App</p>
<h1 id="HrDUyq">Final Thoughts</h1>
<p id="kT9u7X">Do you think the Red Stars get back to winning in this match? Who do you want to see start? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!</p>
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