Chicago Red Stars Vs Utah Royals: 3 things we learned

HERRIMAN, UT - JULY 12: Casey Short #6 of Chicago Red Stars celebrates goal during a game between Utah Royals FC and Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium on July 12, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
HERRIMAN, UT - JULY 12: Casey Short #6 of Chicago Red Stars celebrates goal during a game between Utah Royals FC and Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium on July 12, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
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HERRIMAN, UT – JULY 12: Rory Dames Head Coach of Chicago Red Stars instructs his team during a game between Utah Royals FC and Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium on July 12, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. (Photo by Rob Gray/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
HERRIMAN, UT – JULY 12: Rory Dames Head Coach of Chicago Red Stars instructs his team during a game between Utah Royals FC and Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium on July 12, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. (Photo by Rob Gray/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

2. Will Red Stars continuity be wasted?

The Chicago Red Stars have been built over a long period of time. Of the starting XI, most have played for this team for three seasons already. There are three starters who were a part of the 2015 team.

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Rory Dames has built up a team over the years that has terrific stability. Many teams stick with their stars and frequently change the supporting cast, but Dames has seemingly changed his star twice while keeping the supporting cast relatively the same.

But how much longer is this going to be possible? With expansion coming, players are going to have to be left unprotected in the expansion draft. Moreover, it is very difficult to keep all of your players happy, as evidenced by Sam Kerr’s desire to move to England and test her skills in Europe.

Players will eventually leave in one way or another. And that would leave the Chicago Red Stars without any silverware. This amazing feat of team-building will go to waste, and that would be a major shame.