Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Equalizer The Chicago Cubs co-owner led a group purchasing the city’s NWSL team for “up to” $35.5M, with another $25M going into immediate upgrades. Restoring trust with players and fans might be the more difficult task. The Chicago Red Stars are finally, officially under new ownership after a
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Just Women's Sports Laura Ricketts and her investor group officially purchased the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars in a $60 million deal. The Chicago Cubs co-owner, who is also a minority owner of the Chicago Sky, said in August that she is “honored” to lead a group of women investors in
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune The last 13 years as Chicago Cubs co-owner prepared Laura Ricketts for this moment. Ricketts spearheaded an investment group that officially became the new owner of the Chicago Red Stars on Friday after approval from the National Women’s Soccer League Board of Governors. The Red Stars were
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Sun-Times This league has the potential to really break through in terms of being a really successful business,” Ricketts said. “I’ve invested in a lot of things that uplift women and focus on equity. For me, personally, this is in that sweet spot.” News that Cubs co-owner Laura
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: NBC Chicago A group of investors led by Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts has purchased the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Red Stars in a $60 million deal. Ricketts, who is also a minority owner of the Chicago Sky, was joined in the endeavor by numerous high-profile members of
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Athletic The Laura Ricketts-led group finalized its purchase of the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: The final bid totaled $60 million, with $35.5 million going toward closing with the previous owners and $25.5 million toward future investment, people briefed on the bid confirmed. The club
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: CBS Sports The Chicago Red Stars officially have a new ownership group on Friday. Laura Ricketts led an investment group to purchase the National Women's Soccer League club, pending approval from the NWSL Board of Governors. The group will now take over the franchise after it was put up
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Front Office Sports One of the most prominent pro sports team owners in Chicago is expanding her local empire. A group led by Laura Ricketts, co-owner of MLB’s Cubs and a minority owner of the WNBA’s Sky, has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NWSL’s Chicago Red
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Equalizer A group of women led by Laura Ricketts, minority owner of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and co-owner of MLB’s Chicago Cubs, have reached an agreement to purchase the National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars. The deal is pending final approval from the NWSL Board and is expected to
Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Bleacher Nation It’s no secret that the Ricketts Family has had ownership ambitions beyond just the Chicago Cubs. They have, at varying times, expressed an interest in buying into a major European or English football club, and Laura Ricketts already has a minority stake in the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.