Southside Trap Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Expect the unexpected I guess! Chicago won their first match of the 2022 Challenge Cup 3-1, in a performance against the Houston Dash that showcased tweaks in defense, Mal Pugh in great form, and the ongoing puzzle that is NWSL penalties. We also talk a bit about what to expect on Friday in Chicago's second match against the Kansas City Current
We couldn't leave you hanging. Chicago has their first Challenge Cup game on Sunday, March 20 against the Houston Dash, so we sat down to do a check-in on vibes, read some tea leaves on new faces on the roster, and set reasonable expectations for a season that we won't know much about until it happens
We came back for the new year, and promptly so did Yuki Nagasato. Blessed.
We sat down to chat philosophical preferences on Chicago's upcoming coaching hire, an active trade season, and the return of club legend Nagasato, whose return both highlights and could possibly assuage some foundational concerns surrounding the Red Stars this year.
It's 2022 and we are back! at it! We talk Chicago's approach to the 2022 College Draft, Sarah Luebbert staying in Mexico, development, scouting, assets, and one very cool piece of local tv coverage news.
Chicago didn't do much this week, but that's never stopped us from talking soccer, so why start now! The expansion draft welcoming in the California teams happened on Thursday evening, and we sat down to talk relative value, hindsight, kindnesses, and backstage players. We also talked a bit about the nicest story of the week (not soccer) and what to expect from Chicago's strategy in Saturday's (not) college draft
We're off the map, babes.
The Chicago Red Stars made a series of trades, signed a series of players, sent a series of tweets and much more this week. So we're here to talk about it. On how the team got here, team legends, acceptable returns, and what on earth happens going forward.
Was probably always gonna be a long one. We sat down after some days away to talk about the 2021 Championship experience, the week that followed, our own feelings and frustrations, where things are at, and where they are going for the Red Stars.
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Chicago is going back to the NWSL Championship after a massive win against the Portland Thorns in the 2021 Semifinals. We talk being thrilled and a little bit scared, choices, sleeper holds, and why we think Chicago can do it this time.
Have we got a show for you.
This week, Sandra and Claire sat down in Claire's living room to talk transparency, getting your GD COVID SHOT, and also Tierna Davidson getting a well deserved call up to visit Australia with the USWNT. We then dig into Chicago's very good win against Gotham FC in their home quarterfinal, and what to expect as they roll into Portland this weekend.
The Red Stars clinched fourth in the 2021 NWSL table and a home playoff game last week, and we are here! to! talk! about it! We sit down to chat tiebreakers, celebrating the things that look easy, what it's taken, what it's going to take, and who is going to need to step up to make sure Chicago makes it to another semifinal.
We're so bad at math. This week, we sat down to preview Chicago's regular season finale against the Orlando Pride, chat tie breaks, ties, possible not ties, maybe wins, perhaps losses, and everything in between that will determine the Red Stars playoff destiny (we make a hard prediction, if that's your sort of thing). Should hopefully be a good weekend of games. enjoy
We're so bad at math. This week, we sat down to preview Chicago's regular season finale against the Orlando Pride, chat tie breaks, ties, possible not ties, maybe wins, perhaps losses, and everything in between that will determine the Red Stars playoff destiny (we make a hard prediction, if that's your sort of thing). Should hopefully be a good weekend of games. enjoy
What a weeeeeeeeek! The Red Stars get clutch wins over the Orlando Pride and Kansas City, all but clinching a path towards the the end of a long regular season journey that has glimpses of the postseason. We sat down to talk defense, pragmatism, execution, set pieces, identity, and jobs done. We also talked about the way the Chicago Sky snatched the 2021 WNBA trophy, what it was like to watch them do it and how such a massive moment in women's sports in this city could ripple forth.
Chicago has been thrown into a busy week, and with a loss to OL Reign on Sunday, they pretty much have to win out in order to feel good about the postseason. But on Sunday, the emotions weren't really about the game. We sat down to talk bangers, postgame statements, how we're feeling, how we think the team is feeling, and what happens next. We also re-preview the team's matchup against Orlando on Wednesday.
We recorded this on Wednesday. Please only listen if you want to. Not a good week, but here it is.
Sat down to talk Chicago's very good win against the Portland Thorns, roles, soccer ideas, ball winning, execution, and how the Red Stars can control their own destiny in a big matchup against the Orlando Pride.
NWSL games are back, and so are we! Southside Trap sits down to discuss the two USWNT friendlies against Paraguay, and how Mallory Pugh, Tierna Davidson, and Casey Krueger kicked ass. We also talk through their next assignment, another important league game against the NWSL-leading Portland Thorns - their first after the disastrous regular season opener back in May. dun dun dunnnn enjoy!
Another week, another game the Chicago Red Stars did not lose!! We sat down to chat defensive transition, a clogged attacking midfield, set pieces that kinda feel like team goals, call ups (recorded before Mal Pugh got three USWNT assists on Thursday night), and asked for feedback for our international break State of the League episode
Sooooo many things to talk about in the world of women's soccer, but we're here to talk about the Red Stars! We get into expansion draft rules, cool call-ups, injuries, recovery, 0-0 draws, fixing old problems and not causing new ones, and Chicago's next must-win against the Houston Dash*
*lol we‘re dumb, Chicago’s played two games against Houston, a loss and a win. Points stand!
This season, Chicago's won some games, and they've lost some games, and they've tied some games. Now it's time to get a streak going before they run out of time. Southside Trap sits down to talk goals, trips, stadiums, fans, and what it's going to take for the team to stop treading water and start feeling like a factor in this year's NWSL season
Chicago's stuck in something of a cycle, and so are we. This week Southside Trap sat down to talk rain, injuries, lineups, running, kicking, tackling, and whether this game was unlucky or not. We also prep for Cup Dub, and talk what might be in store for the Red Stars this week (...a challenge).
The vibe is off. This week, Southside Trap talks through: conference calls, investigations, left backs, playing direct, shaking things up, and getting shaken up. We also talk through Chicago's 2-0 loss to the Orlando Pride, and preview their next game against the North Carolina Courage.
Gold medals are for posers, bronze medals are for artists.
The USWNT won bronze this week, coronating Casey Krueger, Tierna Davidson, Alyssa Naeher and Julie Ertz as first time Olympic medalists. Southside Trap is here to talk through the bubbly vibes of the Olympic tournament, how far Red Stars'ing can get a team, and what to take away from the USWNT's time in Japan (spoiler: very little)
We also talk through Chicago's very good win against the Washington Spirit, discussing goals, celebrations, running, defense, the future, the most dangerous scoreline in soccer and how history kinda rhymes sometimes. Then we preview the Red Stars' first matchup against the Orlando Pride.
The Olympics are half over and the Chicago Red Stars involved have done exceptionally well, and we're here to talk about it! This week we talk hanging in there, important performances, medal contention, seeing old friends, and also the Red Stars 2-1 loss to Gotham FC. Then we break down a preview of the Red Stars next match against the Washington Spirit.
Well hell yeah, Chicago is on a three-game win streak, and we've never been more excited to break down a game. We talk formations, defense, the wings, the three-step process to scoring a goal with your name on it, Chicago's attacking strategy, and a team that might be in big trouble (surprise, it's actually the Reign).
Then we preview the Red Stars' trip to New Jersey this weekend to take on Gotham FC.
Alternate title of ep: How we learned to stop worrying and love the Own Goal. Chicago defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 without registering a shot on goal last weekend, and we're here to get! into! it! We talk refs, fouls, tactics, points, and whether or not Chicago can keep getting away with this (they can!) We then preview the team's next game, at home against OL Reign
This is a collab actual years in the making: We had to bring Bria on to talk about Casey Krueger possibly playing in the Olympics. We discuss Krueger's journey, our relationship to it, frustrations with systems that don't value the athletes that they rely on, how to maneuver through fandom without getting hurt, (a little bit on the Atlanta Dream, we had to ask), and how the possibility of closure has been surprising, but not unwelcome.
Then Sandra and Claire hop back on to chat quickly about the 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit, and preview Chicago's next match against the Houston Dash.
Another busy week done in the NWSL, so now it's time to...recap the game that Rory Dames called the most disappointing in his time with the club? Chicago fell 3-0 to Racing Louisville in a game that featured old friends, lots of weather, some of the same old problems and some new ones. We then talk through what would make Friday's game against Washington feel like the right track.
The 2021 USWNT Olympic Roster has finally dropped and we are...happy sad? This week we ponder how you can't change the past, how things can be marginally better in the present, and all of our hopes and dreams about the future. We also discuss a ROUGH midweek match against OL Reign, and try to answer all your very good questions about What This All Means, as well as a Pride preview against Racing Louisville (might rain!)
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Chicago drew the Washington Spirit 1-1 on Saturday night in the Juneteenth tailgate afterparty and we're here to talk through all of it. We get into lineups, formations, a weird and kind of sloppy game, and a couple of goals. We then preview Chicago's quick turnaround to play OL Reign on Tuesday night.
Back at it with the an interview long overdue...we talked to Chicago co-owner and ESPN contributor Sarah Spain! We talk the current sports media landscape, having hands in both men's and women's sports spaces, accountability, contributing to a winning culture, what makes Chicago tailgates superior, and much much more.
Chicago got what felt like a definitive win of the early season at home on Saturday against the North Carolina Courage, and we're here to break it down for you. Southside Trap sat down this week to talk effort, defense, goals, defense, anticipating runs, defense, and also a little extra conversation about defense. Enjoy.
Chicago suffered their second loss of the 2021 regular season on Saturday night, and Southside Trap sat down this week to talk about what went well (quite a bit!), and what could've been better. We talk the resurgence of Mallory Pugh, the midfield holding together, a Krueger classic, the ebbs and flows of three-match weeks and a real puzzler of a match coming up against North Carolina.
Ahhhhhhhhhh! Chicago got their first win of 2021 on Wednesday, and we wanted to give the first dub of the year its moment to shine before the team rounds out their road trip in Houston on Saturday. We talk saves, fouls, cards, goals, and how Chicago has gotten pretty good at spoiling debut home openers. We also preview their next match against a frustrated Houston Dash.
Chicago got to loosen up a little bit this past Saturday night, so we decided to join them. This week Southside Trap got together after work to have a drink and talk vibes. We go through pre-game parties, seeing friends, defensive changes, yelling and pointing, and also Chicago's 0-0 draw with Gotham FC. You'll also hear postgame quotes from Sarah Gorden and Rory Dames, and a preview for Chicago's short turnaround against Kansas City.
Maybe everything will be fine!!!
But before that happens, Southside Trap sat down this week to talk through the most lopsided loss in Chicago Red Stars history, a 5-0 beatdown at the hands of the Portland Thorns. Time to talk roster, tactics, individual performances, culture, leadership, and what happens next.
It's finally here, the long-awaited 2021 NWSL regular season, and the Chicago Red Stars are gonna play in it! First, Southside Trap talks ownership (more of 'em), suspensions (more of 'em), and a lack of league transparency (more of it!), before turning to Chicago's season opener against Portland.
In the face of something of a lack of definitive answers to take away from Chicago's Challenge Cup campaign, we've turned to...the stats? First, we talk through Chicago's 3-2 loss to OL Reign, which saw some serious progress (goals!), bright spots (Mallory Pugh!), and some of the same old mistakes. Then, we look at some of the data across the four games to try to decipher what to expect next.
Call us Adam Scott in Party Down, because Southside Trap would like to put forward the question...are we having fun yet? This week, we break down the team's 1-1 draw with Kansas City, formations, sleeper holds, almost goals, actual goals, and maybe one nice bright spot going into Chicago's final 2021 Challenge Cup match
DISCLAIMER: Everything said in this podcast episode is said with love. This week, we recap a Challenge Cup loss to the Portland Thorns. We set the scene a little bit about what it felt like to be a Chicagoan on Thursday, the team coming together, the defense, the attack, what we know, and what we really don't know about this squad going into the final two games of the group stage.
Chicago played their first 2021 Challenge Cup match on Friday, and we've got many things (no goals) to discuss (no goals). Topics include defensive formations, not losing, the impossibility of scoring goals, and...mustard. We also discuss the very serious incident Sarah Gorden experienced after the match, and the insufficiency of responses from those in authority. It's going to take all of us to keep everybody safe. We then look to Chicago's upcoming match against the Portland Thorns.
Soccer. Game. Blouses. We made it. The Red Stars dropped their Challenge Cup roster, and their first game is in mere days. Southside Trap sat down with Hayley Snider of Actually, the Dash to break down Chicago's first opponent, their 2020 Challenge Cup Final foe the Houston Dash. Get excited folks, the games are here.
It's a podcast, about soccer! This week Southside Trap discusses, one very special Chicago Red Stars alumnus, allyship (again), USWNT call-ups, and what exactly went down at the White House this week
It's feels like the story of the preseason is starting to take shape, and we've got Scott Parkinson on the pod to talk about it! We chat drafts, new acquisitions, what Chicago's formation might look like, a healthy amount of competition, depth, taking home some silverware and what the the perfect Summertime Chi day looks like.
The NWSL announced the Challenge Cup schedule, new MKOT ownership reactions, Chicago is the west? press box sandwiches, one very special game date, and more on this week's Southside Trap. Spring is here bb's, and with it comes soccer.
What's that? It's time to talk about the 2021 Chicago Red Stars? We agree! This week, Southside Trap sat down with Chicago head coach Rory Dames to discuss the draft, preseason, roster decisions, Challenge Cup philosophy and much more.
Colleen Mares joins SST to chat about all things Red Stars! Music Mogul, Chance The Rapper Manager, and now a Chicago Red Stars owner -- Sandra and Claire chat with Colleen about her journey to ownership and of course, Chicago Things.
Valentine's, Galentine's, Shmalentine's, call it whatever you want. Something of a tenuous holiday weekend, but in a dark month we're going to grab onto it anyway! This week, Southside Trap talks NWSL testing protocol, grabbing joy where we can find it, one very good USWNT call-up, and then fully pivot into which Chicago Red Star captures the essential central quality of the timeless classic The Princess Diaries. The weekend demands talk of romantic comedies and candy best XI's, and we did our best to oblige
The planet Earth has made one full rotation around the sun, and we find ourselves back in NWSL preseason. We feel ok about it! This week, Southside Trap talks homecomings (we had to talk Candace briefly, c'mon), rosters, the hint of new Chicago investment, and how it feels to be back where we started a fateful year ago.
It's like she never left. This week, Southside Trap sat down with Nikki Stanton to remember 2019, process 2020 both on and off the field, recap the journey that brought her back to the Red Stars, and look forward to what 2021 is going to bring. Enya also comes up again. Then we hit you with international news, including a very exciting MKOT call up!
Many things happened in the NWSL universe this week, and we responded in kind. This week, Southside Trap did a quick Draft recap, talking deals, picks, due diligence, and responsibility. We then had a great conversation with new Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe, discussing many of those same things, talking the Sky Blue to Chicago pipeline, healthy competition, growing up in the Midwest, leadership roles, and things to look forward to.
In the second part of our 2020 year in review, Southside Trap is back with our F/H/C and pal John D Halloran to talk through the Fall Series (what was it, really?), a trade that saw some beloved Red Stars leave the team, and also a deep dive into Chicago's newest move for Mallory Pugh and Sarah Woldmoe. What a year, on to new things.
2020, it certainly was a year. This week, Southside Trap sat down with our Chicago Outfit friend, homie, and colleague John D Halloran to talk through the Chicago Red Stars year that almost wasn't. In Part I, we talk the 2020 NWSL Draft, the tumultuous month of March, and a tournament in Utah that wasn't all that bad.
Nobody asked for this, but we did it anyway! This week, Southside Trap did not discuss a single soccer related thing, instead we dove deep and went in on the the new modern holiday classic(?), Happiest Season. Join us for this holiday movie discussion!
We took another tour around women's soccer this week, but it wasn't necessarily easy, breezy, or all that beautiful. We talked USWNT dominance, a very tough week in allyship, and how it feels kinda weird but also definitely not bad to have our new old midwestern frenemies back.
It's the holidays, and therefore time to talk about...soccer? This week we commemorate a legend, find out who was the best American player in 2020, talk about what we're grateful for and put together an All-Star Thanksgiving XI, in addition to conversations about the USWNT and the new NWSL season framework
The Red Stars made some big moves recently, and we had to have Head Coach Rory Dames on the pod to talk about it. Southside Trap discussed with Dames the ending of the Challenge Cup, what (and who) developed during the Fall Series, how Expansion Drafts are difficult for everybody, what Louisville has in front of them this week, and what Chicago wants to do now.
We didn't know exactly how to go about this week's podcast, but we did our very best. Sometimes it's ok to just feel things. Chicago made a deal with Racing Louisville, we lost some good Red Stars, and we talked through what exactly that all felt like.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the weirdest of times, it was the Fall Series. The future awaits ever more presently, but Southside Trap wanted to take a second and discuss what came to pass at the end of this year, in all its glory and all its shortcomings. Enjoy.
We'll have a longer Fall Series overview in the upcoming weeks, but first we needed to sit down and talk about whatever that last game was! Southside Trap discusses: missing pieces, weird calls, collective action, weak-side defending, winning halves, happy returns, many USWNT call-ups and we close out the episode with post-game audio from Sarah Gorden and Arin Wright
This one has been in the works for a while. On Wednesday morning, Southside Trap sat down with Kealia Watt to talk about becoming a Red Star, the upheaval of this year, getting comfortable with a new team, the Challenge Cup experience, the city of Chicago, the Red Stars attack, and many other things, including the teams goals against Sky Blue this weekend and beyond.
For better or worse, the Red Stars are moving into the end of their 2020 campaign (for real this time), and we're here to talk about it. We talk Chicago's draw with the Washington Spirit, possession battles, physicality, goalkeeping, breakthroughs and late equalizers. We also preview Chicago's last game against Sky Blue (spoiler, we just want them to have fun).
We had...so much to talk about. The SST crew got to watch the Red Stars' grand return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend, and the team most definitely showed up. Sandra and Claire talk partnerships, protocols, new kids, old vets, and many many goals preceding Chicago's 4-1 win against New Jersey. What a weekend - we won't forget it.
Well, a lot has happened since we last recorded! Chicago dropped a roster, completed a trade, and played a game against the Washington Spirit - which went not badly, in our estimation. We sat down to talk rosters, formations, good things, and less good things (cards and suspensions) as Chicago worked its way through its first game in the Fall Series.
This upcoming Saturday, the Chicago Red Stars are going to take on the Washington Spirit in their first Fall Series and we had a lot to say! First we broke down Yuki Nagasato's historic loan to Hayabusa Eleven, and talked through who we want to see shine on Saturday. Then we joined Jason Anderson of Plex Weather to talk through big concepts and smaller comparisons between the Red Stars and the Spirit.
The Fall Series is quickly approaching and folks, it's time to get into it. Sandra and Claire sat down with Scott Parkinson on Thursday night to talk through the Challenge Cup Final, coming back to Chicago, how to give back to the community, who exactly plays for the Chicago Red Stars, and what the team is looking for in their upcoming games against Sky Blue and the Washington Spirit.
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There are going to be women's soccer games in Chicago again this year.
We don't know when, exactly, or who might be playing in them, but Sandra and Claire sat down this weekend anyway, to first speak what's on their hearts and minds during a monumental week in American sports. They also discuss Chicago's 'Northeast' division/pod, and what we have to look forward to in the month of September.
Happy Leo/Virgo cusp babes - it's time to make this a weekly ritual again.
It's been almost a month since the NWSL successfully wrapped up the 2020 Challenge Cup, and Sandra and Claire sat down to see how everyone's been doing. They talk WNBA, important television, transfers, loans, the state of the NWSL at large and what that all means for the Chicago Red Stars, both in the long and short-term. It feels good to be back.
The Chicago Red Stars went through a lot this month, and Southside Trap is here to go long about it. Sandra and Claire start with the Challenge Cup Final, which didn't go the way Chicago wanted, but also left both with hope for the future. They also talk the disconnect of experiencing that game online in a pandemic, expectations, narrative, the privilege of making it this far, and what we hope everyone can carry into an uncertain offseason.
You know we had to do it to 'em. The Chicago Red Stars are back in an NWSL final, and we needed to talk to some Red Stars about it. First off, we sat down with Katie Johnson and Vanessa DiBernardo to talk the mentality needed for the long haul, bubble life, playing every other team in the tournament, growth, and a season in fast forward. Then we talked to Julianne Sitch and Scott Parkinson about many of the same things, including how they found their way to the Red Stars coaching staff, how squad integration worked in quarantine, how they've kept everybody going in the bubble, and how they feel they can bring home the hardware on Sunday
Chicago is back in an NWSL final! And...it's a vibe. Sandra and Claire recap the semifinal and discuss the goals, injury reports, playing well, playing poorly, and what the upcoming game on Sunday is going to mean, for everybody. Chicago Red Stars face off against Houston Dash for the cup on Sunday, July 26.
The game of soccer is defined as one where two teams compete for 90 minutes and then Chicago qualifies for a semifinal
And qualify Chicago did, though it took 90 scoreless minutes and a few well-sunk penalties. Claire and Sandra talk through the Red Stars early tactics, what did and did not work, who stepped up and who stepped wide, while also celebrating new Chicago history and a semifinal matchup against Sky Blue FC
Talking! to! Red! Stars!
This week, Claire and Sandra catch up with Hannah Davison and Kayla Sharples to talk about smashing watermelons, week four in the bubble, doing the work, playoff soccer, team chemistry, and also: Chicago
We have a winner! The Red Stars got their first victory of 2020 this weekend, taking down the Utah Royals on a slam dunk of a Casey Short header. Sandra and Claire break down mental and physical fatigue, a rough first half, going direct, figuring it out, and not getting eighth. Enjoy!
We really love talking to Red Stars.
This week, we caught up with Bianca St. Georges and Ella Stevens, two young Chicago prospects that have gotten a chance to see some real playing time for the Red Stars in their group stage matches. We chat quarantine, first starts, team bonding, turf burn, community, and much much more.
""And now, the Chicago Red Stars, missing star striker Sam Kerr, took on the North Carolina Courage in an attempt to overcome the demons of the 2019 NWSL Final..""
..just kidding, that's not really what happened at all. But what we did get was a tactical chess match, wonderful individual performances, Julie Ertz???, an unfortunate moment of blown coverage and perhaps a reason for some expectations for Chicago's final group stage match against Utah. Sandra and Claire are enjoying the soccer.
Are we having fun yet??
Sandra and Claire are now, we think, and so are the Red Stars. Wednesday's game provided a spark the Chicago needed, and we discussed what we thought about that 0-0 draw against Portland in length. We talk new kids, Scamgangery, the necessity of vocal roles and what we think might happen next against North Carolina.
Chicago played a soccer game, and we're going to talk about it! Sandra and Claire discuss the honest emotion on display on Saturday night, the Washington Spirit, new kids, good things, bad things, goofs and good goals. They also set the stage for Chicago's second group game against Portland on Wednesday, July 1st.
It has been quite the week! And we're here at Southside Trap to explain what exactly the hell is going on!
We talk Chicago's Challenge Cup Roster, why we didn't get it Monday, what changes Chicago has to their schedule, who they're playing first (it's not the Orlando Pride), and we also checked in with head coach Rory Dames to ask his thoughts on his roster, as well as how to adapt to a tournament that seems to be changing with every new hour. We also briefly preview Chicago's debut against the Washington Spirit, and why we're actually kind of stoked about it.
SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE RED STARS UNIVERSE
With the schedule for the NWSL Challenge Cup finally being announced, and the Red Stars back training in Bridgeview, we thought it was time to get the answers to all of your Red Stars questions and we went straight to the source.
We talked to Rory Dames about: where the Red Stars have been training, who has been in camp with them, what they're going to do for squad rotation, whether the season truly ends at the end of this tournament and how making sure the Black players on the Red Stars are seen and heard is personal for both him and the club.
Friends, Romans, Colleagues, Chicagoans
Welcome to the last episode of Days of Red Stars Past. It's been a journey, but we're getting to the point where we need a little bit more history to happen before we can look back on it again.
So! We discussed: the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and (briefly) 2019 post-season, and wrapped everything up with a hopeful look to the future.
We also wanted to highlight the good work of the Brave Space Alliance, and we'll be trying to continue to amplify the people doing the work in our fair city. Enjoy y'all, and here's to brighter days.
Hope you all are staying safe, as well as you can.
Here's part two of our conversation about Christen Press, Chicago Red Star. We discuss captaincy, change, growth, jobs, loyalties, and much more.
I've also spent some time this weekend compiling together as many resources as possible to help make it easy to find funds that need support in this moment. Check that out, and give if you can, and take care of yourselves
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It's never a bad day to talk about Christen Press, but whew, the timing on this one.
We sat down on Friday night to talk about a Chicago legend, goal scorer, and captain, but we also talked about what is happening in America right now, the intersectionality of sports and life, and how important it is to support the black community every day in both.
This is the second to last topic in our Days of Red Stars Past series, but it also felt weirdly essential this week. We hope you guys enjoy.
Sandra and I also made some donations this week, funded by this Patreon. We encourage you to seek out ways to support in the coming days, and throughout the rest of time.
Black Lives Matter Chicago: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/
Brave Space Alliance: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/
Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation: http://www.soulinchicago.org/
Chicago Community Bond Fund: https://chicagobond.org/
Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
Columbus Freedom Fund: https://www.paypal.me/ColumbusFreedomFund
Louisville Community Bail Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/
And there are so many more. Stay safe stay angry friends
Hey folks, hope you're staying safe and sane this week.
We are also trying to stay safe and sane, and while we love spending time in the past, we thought a good way to do that would be to check into what's happening right now with the Red Stars in quarantine. We sat down with head coach Rory Dames (@dames_rory) on the 13th of May to chat through Chicago's process into pivoting to quarantine stasis, maintaining a person-first approach, what dreams of a 2020 NWSL season look like, for everyone but also specifically for Chicago. Lots of things up in the air right now, but there are also reasons to be hopeful. Enjoy!
Whew, how are we doing this week, friends.
Sandra and I have hit a little bit of a wall emotionally, which was why this conversation about FC Kansas City felt so cathartic. We talk greats of the game, wins, losses, regional rivals, collapse, and how stars rise and stars fall. The future is uncertain, the past is set, great things come and go. But we're still here to talk about it.
We also (!!!) maybe (!!!) have an exciting announcement for our patrons tucked into this episode. Enjoy!
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We've forgotten how to make a podcast less than an hour long now.
Wow, so this weekend Sandra and Claire attended the Chicago Local 134 fauxpening weekend tailgate, crushed a few Revolution brews, and called their friends Katelyn (@BestKabest) and Tyler (@tdn_) of Portland's Rose City Review and Red Smoke Radio — to talk through a game that was actually played: Chicago v Portland on April 20th of 2019. Only now in the light of the present can one enjoy the absolute madness of the past. It's not new soccer, but we hope you guys enjoy.
Friends! Homies! Colleagues!
Happy addended opening weekend to the 2020 NWSL season. It's not quite what we hoped for, but we here at Southside Trap decided not to let self-isolation keep us from one of the things a virus can't stop: making Red Stars content for you.
In today's episode, we talked to Emily Boyd (@eboydsfood) and Zoey Goralski (@zoeygoralski) (with a brief interview crashing from Bianca St. Georges @bianacastgeorges) about what they were doing this time last year (playing soccer), how the arc of their year has been altered, but also mostly about quarantine fits and posting and content and Michael Jordan. This was a really fun conversation with some great Red Stars. Hope y'all enjoy.
Time makes you bolder, children get older, I'm getting older too..and posting a new episode of Southside Trap!
Yes, it's part two of Days of Red Stars Past: A New Class, the second half of a conversation we had with John Halloran about the 2015 World Cup, Cribs, Crowds, Playoffs, Christen Press, Michelle Dalton, and what it felt like to watch this team change in a pivotal year.
Hello friends can I offer you a nice podcast in this trying time
This week, Claire and Sandra sat down again with John D Halloran (@JohnDHalloran) - a Chicago Outfit exclusive! - to talk through 2015, the year where everything began to change for the Chicago Red Stars. They discuss the 2015 draft class, World Cup position shenanigans, and a game against Sky Blue that featured a wonderful goal by one Danny Colaprico.
This is a podcast but it's also a hang and we hope you guys enjoy the good vibes for a little bit.
Happy Friday y'all, here's a podcast.
In this second part of the episode, we talk through Chicago vs Boston in August of 2014, the turf monster, possibly the worst miss in NWSL history, and how the Red Stars began to change into a newer, more sophisticated team going into 2015.
We also have a Southside Trap first: We got John Halloran on the dang pod! He talks about his experiences in Lisle, how turf changes the way a team plays, and how Benedictine was nice, actually.
Next time, we're likely to traverse into the days of 2015, when everything really began to change for the better. Stay tuned.
Lisle, Illinois. Center of the Universe.
Welcome to part one of Days of Red Stars Past: All about the Benedictine. In this section, we talk through Chicago's home match against the Houston Dash on May 11th, 2014. We get into rain delays, football lines, a team in transition, and many many fouls.
We also talk to one of the Lisle OG's, Maggie Dziubek - leader of Chicago Local 134. She tells us about Metra travails, Shannon Boxx Boxes, the Squirrel Cage (??), player access, and much much more. Enjoy this ep, we're having a lot of fun making them.
This one got a little loopy
Welcome to part two of Days of Red Stars Past: Beginnings, where Sandra and Claire discuss the Red Stars' first win in the NWSL (against..Portland?) and the first match featuring Vanessa DiBernardo and Julie Johnston in 2014.
They also discuss 2013 NWSL fashion, that one foul, what makes a captain, more fouls, and a player lost to the annals of early Red Stars history. Bear with us, y'all. Quarantine brain is real. Enjoy.
We'll have the viewing guide for our next episode theme once we decide what we're doing, probably sometime this weekend. *
*Also, tell us what you'd like to see! We have some solid ideas, but as this hiatus stretches on for however long, we'd love to hear what eras you guys are interested in hearing about.
Stay safe, love y'all, enjoy
This got slightly out of hand.
Welcome to part one of Days of Red Stars Past: Beginnings. This part features a brief roundup on where the league is at in Covid-19 response, how we're holding up and what the Red Stars have been doing (spoiler it's content).
We also set the stage for the beginning of the NWSL, and break down the circumstances that led to Chicago playing their first game against the Seattle Reign in April of 2013. It's a trip.
We'll have Part Two ready to go for you guys in a couple days, where we discussed Chicago's first win, and the debuts of Julie (Johnston) Ertz and Vanessa DiBernardo.
Our first uploaded episode to Anchor, how exciting!
Never has a podcast episode been in such danger of obsolescence so quickly. But we still want to share it with you! Yes, the covid-19 pandemic is altering everything right now, but more importantly there are new good Red Stars back in preseason camp, and the NWSL is going to be on TV this year (eventually). These are good things, and we need good things right now. We're going to figure this out together, y'all.
Claire and Sandra discuss all the Red Stars draft day moves (there were a lot!) wonder about what allocation money means, and welcome all the new draftees!
Sandra and Claire preview the Red Stars upcoming NWSL draft, chat their recent moves to date, say thanks and farewell to Katie Naughton & Nikki Stanton— and welcome Kealia Ohai!
Claire and Sandra kick off 2020 and fill you in on the Red Stars off season to date, preview the upcoming draft, and introduce the launch of their Patreon!
Sandra and Claire welcome Justyne Freud (@jfreud15) on this episode to review the 2019 season and reminisce on their favorite games, goals, and team moments. Includes discussion of team awards and more! Music provided by Chicago local band Scout Ripley.
This is Part Two (2) of a two part episode. Sandra and Claire discuss the significance of the Chicago Red Stars Championship Final appearance, and the league's announcement of new changes on the horizon. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
This is Part One (1) of a two part episode. Sandra and Claire discuss NWSL Championship weekend and recap the Red Stars 4-0 loss to North Carolina Courage. Music provided by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
Chicago Red Stars win their 1st ever semifinal! Beat Portland Thorns FC for the 1st time since 2013! Smashing so many narratives! Sandra and Claire break down the long over due semifinal victory, discuss the sights, sounds, and scenes of the day, and look ahead to NWSL Championship in Cary, NC against North Carolina Courage.
Chicago Red Stars will face Portland Thorns FC in their 2019 semifinal. Red Stars host their first semi in five years against a team they haven't beaten since 2013 - Sandra and Claire break everything down for you ahead of this weekend's clash!
Red Stars win their final game of the regular season at home and have clinched a home semifinal! Sandra and Claire recap Utah Royals FC, winning weird, the return of Christen Press, and playoffs! Includes postgame audio of Press, Julie Ertz and Vanessa DiBernardo.
Red Stars win their 4th in a row! Sandra and Claire recap the recent win against Washington Spirit - goals from Sam Kerr and Yuki Nagasato - and preview Utah Royals!
Red Stars win 3 in a row! Sandra and Claire recap the Red Stars previous wins against Orlando Pride and Sky Blue FC, chat about how Casey Short rules, and preview the upcoming match against Washington Spirit.
Chicago Red Stars get back to winning as they defeat Houston Dash, 3-0. Sandra and Claire recap the win, and preview the upcoming matches this week against Orlando Pride and Sky Blue FC! Music provided by Chicago local band Scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire are back after a brief hiatus to recap the Red Stars recent losing streak against Orlando and Portland - and to preview the upcoming match against Houston Dash. Music by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
Red Stars 5 game win streak comes to an end against Sky Blue FC. Sandra and Clare recap the match and do a double preview of Orlando and Portland! Music provided by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
Red Stars extend their win streak to 5 with a win over Washington Spirit, and Arin Wright celebrates 100 caps with Chicago! Sandra and Claire recap the win, and preview the upcoming match against Sky Blue FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire recap the Chicago Red Stars recent victory over Utah Royals FC. Goals from Sam Kerr and Brooke Elby help Chicago keep their win streak at 4, and face Washington Spirit next weekend. Music provided by Chicago local band Scout Ripley.
Chicago Red Stars beat Reign FC, 4-0. Sandra and Claire recap the win, the goals, and the game - and look ahead to next week's match against Utah Royals FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
Red Stars are on a winning streak! They also broke and attendance record. This week Claire and Sandra recap the recent win over North Carolina and preview Reign FC. Music by Chicago Local band Scout Ripley.
Chicago Red Stars beat Houston Dash. Sandra and Claire recap the match, discuss the return of the U.S. internationals, and preview the upcoming game against North Carolina Courage.
Sandra and Claire recap another Red Stars loss this time against Sky Blue FC, preview Houston Dash, and discuss the USWNT world cup win! Music provided by scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire recap the recent Red Stars victory! Sam Kerr returns and scored a hat-trick to help lift the Red Stars over Orlando pride. Chicago got back to winning this week and take on Sky Blue FC next week. Music by Chicago Local ban Scout Ripley.
Red Stars still on a scoreless streak as they drop their third in a row against Reign FC. Chicago has work ahead of them as the World Cup is still underway. They face Orlando Pride next weekend. Music provided by Local Chicago Band Scout Ripley.
This week Sandra and Claire discuss the 2019 World Cup and all the Red Stars performances during their group stages, and preview the upcoming match against Reign FC. Music by Local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
Red Stars found themselves facing a Portland 'B Team' with 20k behind them. Sandra and Claire recap Chicago's most recent loss and discuss how the World Cup break and Bye Week are coming at the best time for the Red Stars. Music by Local Chicago Band Scout Ripley.
This week Sandra and Claire recap Chicago vs Washington and discuss the Red Stars recent loss against the Spirit and preview next week against Portland Thorns FC. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire recap the Red Stars recent win against Houston Dash. A 2-1 victory with even former Red Star Sofia Huerta getting on the scoreline. But it was a pair of Sam Kerr goals - with assists from Vanessa DiBernardo and Michele Vasconcelos - that sealed the win. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
Red Stars beat Courage, 3-1. Sandra and Claire discuss a Mother's Day Match recap with goals from Sam Kerr and Michele Vasconcelos, along with a Maria Sanchez debut! Includes a preview of Houston Dash. Music by Chicago Local Band Scout Ripley.
It's that time of the season where we have to recap a loss! Chicago Red Stars fall to Utah Royals FC after U.S. Soccer dropped the World Cup Roster. Claire and Sandra recap the loss, discuss World Cup Red Stars, and preview North Carolina. Please vote for Saucedo Academy for the Manilow Music Project! Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXe6O1IWsT0&fbclid=IwAR3Q7yfEwPkF2VGM1JVprY8yIyWvlp7Ycph5C_-FO-MkDS6XP5c4e8_IMbw
Claire and Sandra recap the Red Stars first win of 2019 against Reign FC! Chicago pulled off the 3-0 win despite a snow delay pushed the match back a day, and NWSL PA President Brooke Elby chatted about the decision to postpone. Red Stars face Utah next. Music provided by Chicago Local band Scout Ripley.
This week Claire and Sandra recap Chicago vs Portland! A wild 4-4 draw against the Thorns and the home opener vibe at Seat Geek Stadium and break down the goal scoring fest while previewing Reign FC. Music by Local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire recap the Red Stars draw on the road against North Carolina, discuss the Extremely Cool "Elevate" Kit, and preview the upcoming home opener against Portland Thorns FC. Sandra also has a chat with Red Stars supporter group Chicago Local 134! Make sure you follow them on all social media channels and participate in their NWSLPA fundraiser if you are able. Music by Local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
This week, Sandra and Claire recorded the episode before the roster dropped so come and see if they guessed correctly! They also preview North Carolina Courage to kick off 2019, and answer the question, Where is the Home Kit? Follow Sandra (@sandherrera_) and Claire (@scoutripley) on twitter.
A supersized Preseason recap episode! Claire and Sandra welcome Katelyn Best (@BestKabest) and Susie Rants (@SusieRantz) to discuss the Red Stars preseason performances. While Danielle Colaprico and Katie Johnson fill us in on their offseason, preseason, and more!
On this episode of SST Sandra and Claire discuss some offseason NWSL broadcast news and take a look at the Chicago Red Stars schedule drop. They also analyze Red Stars roster updates, including the departure of Rosie White and retirement of Stephanie McCaffrey. Music provided by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
Sandra and Claire recap the Chicago Red Stars 2019 NWSL draft and welcome Katie Johnson, Tierna Davidson, Maria Sanchez and more to Chicago. Music by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
The Draft is upon us! This week, Sandra and Claire preview the upcoming 2019 NWSL draft, recap Red Stars drafts of the past, and have fun speculating what could happen come Draft Day. Music provided by local Chicago band Scout Ripley. Happy New Year!
In a very special offseason episode, Claire and Sandra discuss Danielle Colaprico and her first cap(s) with the USWNT in friendlies against Portugal and Scotland! Brush up on some of latest NWSL news before the holidays. Music by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
On this very special episode Sandra and Claire chat with James Bridget Gordon! The Chicago Red Stars may have fell short of their goal, but what a season it was! We review the year, and discuss some end of sesaon awards. Enjoy this special hour long episode. We will miss you all in the offseason!
After taking a week off, in this episode Sandra and Claire recap the Chicago Red Stars 2-0 semifinal loss against North Carolina Courage. There's a lot in this one, and we look forward to doing a 2018 season round up! Intro by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
In this week's episode Sandra and Claire recapt Utah vs Chicago, the potential impact of Hurricane Florence, and preview the Red Stars upcoming semifinal against North Carolina Courage. Music by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
In this episode Sandra and Claire recap Chicago Red Stars vs Sky Blue FC and preview Utah Royals FC. The Red Stars won 5-0 in their final home match of the regular season, and clinch the final playoff spot available in the NWSL. Music by Scout Ripley.
In this week's episode Sandra and Claire recap the Red Stars 3-1 victory over Orlando Pride and preview what's ahead for the Red Stars as they are now in playoff position as the 4th seed. Music provided by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
This week Sandra and Claire recap the Chicago Red Stars previous matches against Seattle Reign FC and the Portland Thorns. Chicago came away with a pair of draws and now sit in fourth place on the NWSL table, with a match against now fifth place Orlando on the horizon - the Red Stars still have work to do in their playoff push.
This week's episode we're joined by Claire Watkins as we recap the recent 1-1 draw between Chicago Red Stars and league leaders North Carolina. Sandra and Claire also preview the next two matches against Seattle and Portland as the Red Stars head on the road for a series of matches in the Pacific Northwest. Music by Scout Ripley.
This week Sandra and Claire recap the Tournament of Nations and how the Red Stars were featured in the international tourney. We also chat about the Red Stars schedule shift, the playoff stretch, and preview the upcoming match against 2018 sheild winners North Carolina Courage. Music provided by Scout Ripley.
In this episode we're joined by Claire Watkins! We preview Red Stars match this Saturday against Sky Blue FC, the USWNT official roster for the upcoming Tournament of Nations - and how callups from Chicago will impact the Red Stars heading into the weekend. Hosted by Sandra Herrera. Music provided by Scout Ripley,
This episode we recap Red Stars vs Reign. Claire Watkins joins us as we chat about Chicago's emotional win over Seattle. A physical match that saw defender Arin Gilliland carted off the pitch and Danielle Colaprico get subbed off both due to a tough ariel challenges, and Sam Kerr scored the lone goal for the victory. We also discuss post game comments from Sam Kerr, Rory Dames, and Megan Rapinoe. Music provided by Scout Ripley. Support your local Chicago band.
This week we chat with Claire Watkins about many things! We recap Chicago's 3-1 win against Sky Blue FC, the busy schedule, Hat Tricks, and why we're so grateful to Sam Kerr for more than just goals. We also preview Chicago vs Seattle - if you like the intro and outro, support your local Chicago band, Scout Ripley!
A double episode this week! Claire Watkins joins us in recapping Chicago vs North Carolina. We chat the 4-1 loss, why player rotation is actually fun, and look ahead to Red Stars vs Sky Blue FC.
This week's episode features special guest Jordan Smalls from Follow Your Spirit! We recap Red Stars vs Spirit, and chat about the good vibes around Chicago right now. We also look ahead to the rest of the matches this week, and as always, we make our guest talk about Red Stars things and Chicago things.
In this episode, we recap the Red Stars win over Utah Royals FC. A 2-0 victory, with goals from Vanessa DiBernardo and Katie Naughton. We also welcome a special guest this week, Head Coach Rory Dames. We chat the recent trade, what Brooke Elby and Morgan Brian cold bring to the team, and of course the World Cup and Star Wars.
On this episode we're joined by Claire Watkins! Sandra and Claire recap the Red Stars vs Thorns, and all the roster movement that happenend before, during and after this last game. We welcome Brooke Elby and Morgan Brian to Chicago, while saying Goodbye and Thank You to Sofia Huerta, Samantha Johnson, Taylor Comeau and Lauren Kaskie. Music provided by local Chicago band Scout Ripley.
This episode features special instrumentals from local Chicagoans, Scout Ripley! Find more of their music at scoutripley.bandcamp.com, iTunes, and Spotify. In this episode we chat with Claire Watkins about the Red Stars win against the Washington Spirit on 6-2, and we preview the upcoming match against the Portland Thorns on 6-16. We also chat a bit about the USWNT friendlies against China, and World Cup excitement.
On this episode we recap Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride. With a tough 2-5 loss last Saturday, Chicago is now winless in it's last 7 matches. We try to find the silver linings (Kerr and Nagasato) and discuss the recent USWNT roster drop - and look ahead to Chicago's next opponent, the Washington Spirit.
This week we welcome back Claire Watkins and we recap Chicago Red Stars vs Seattle Reign FC and preview Orlando Pride and the upcoming Pride Night match! We alo chat with Anna Amato from Chicago Local 134 about their Annual Benefit and other Pride Festivities happening this weekend. Produced by Music with Jose Inc.
In this week's episode we recap Chicago Red Stars v Houston Dash. The two teams met for the 3rd and final time in the regular season and both teams spilt the table points. Postgame audio from Head Coach Rory Dames, Julie Ertz, and Sam Kerr. Produced by Music with Jose Inc.
It's another special edition of Southside Trap as we recap THREE sporting events for you all. Chicago faced Orlando then North Carolina, AND we recap the epic taco eating challenge between @BestKabest and @Thrace. Enjoy post game Audio from Tom Sermanni, Rory Dames, Ashlyn Harris, Alyssa Naeher, Sam Kerr and Nikki Stanton. Produced by Music With Jose Inc.
In ths episode we quickly recap Red Stars vs Spirit, a 1-1 draw in DC and the return of Sam Kerr and Julie Ertz. After the quick recap stick around for a special Southside Trap interview with Sarah Gorden and Katie Naughton. Produced by Music with Jose INC.
Episode 6 features a special guest as we welcome Claire Watkins to help recap a draw between Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC. We discuss top play from Sofia Huerta, Danielle Colaprico, Sarah Gorden and more. Produced by Music with Jose INC.
A midweek pod for you all! We recap Chicago's 3-0 victory over the Houston Dash and admire how they handled some good old fashion Chicago Spring Snow. Post game audio featuring Stephanie McCaffrey, Sofia Huerta, and Rory Dames. Produced by Music with Jose INC.
Welcome back! We discuss the bye week with USA vs Mexico AND we recap the Red Stars first win over the Utah Royals as they scammed them out of a victory at their inaugural home opener. Oh and we break down Scam Gang for everyone who keeps asking lol, ENJOY! Produced by Music With Jose inc.
Chicago Red Stars had their home opener! Portland Thorns visted in a double city double header and won 3-2 against the Red Stars. We recap the match and have post game audio from Alyssa Naeher, Danielle Colaprico, and Head Coach Rory Dames. Produced by Music With Jose Inc.
Episode 2 features Chelsey Bush from Equalizer Soccer! We recap opening weekend for Chicago and Houston, and why we are still optimistic for the Red Stars in 2018. Produced by Music With Jose Inc.
A recap of the Red Stars off season, offical roster, and more. Produced by Music With Jose Inc.