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Former USWNT, Chicago Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher calls it a career
CHICAGO — Alyssa Naeher, one of the greatest goalkeepers ever, is calling it a career. The 38-year-old announced her retirement Friday, Nov. 13, after 17 seasons in club soccer, the last 11 of which were with the Chicago Stars. Naeher had retired from the U.S. women's national team in 2024 , after helping the U.S. women win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. "It's hard to put the last 17 years into words," she said in an Instgram post . "I've given everything I have to this game, and it's given me memories and experiences that I will never forget." View this post on Instagram Naeher retires as the NWSL's leader in career saves (765), appearances by a goalkeeper (224) and goalkeeper wins (74), and is second all-time with 50 clean sheets. She was the NWSL's Goalkeeper of the Year in 2014, and also earned Best XI honors. Naeher was an anchor on Chicago teams that made the playoffs six consecutive seasons from 2016 to 2022, including playing for the title in 2019 and 2021. The longtime Stars captain set franchise records with 25 consecutive starts and 2,249 consecutive minutes played. “There are no words to truly encapsulate what
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Five area schools play in state football quarterfinal games Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Five area high schools are playing in football state quarterfinal playoff games Saturday. In class 7A, unbeaten Normal Community (11-0) hosts second-ranked Chicago Brother Rice. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Normal West can make school history with a win at Wheaton Warrenville South in the class 6A playoffs. A victory […]
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UIC Baseball Adds 10 Top Prospects to Fall 2027 Recruiting Class
Coming off a Missouri Valley Conference title and an NCAA Tournament appearance, UIC baseball has added 10 high school recruits for fall 2027. The group spans Illinois, Wisconsin and North Dakota, with prospects across the infield, outfield, catching and pitching staff. UIC says the class combines immediate competition potential with the character and depth to sustain its championship push.
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MBB Preview: Mizzou Faces Marquette in Chi-Town Showdown
The Tigers and Golden Eagles have squared off in secret scrimmages the past few years. This time, the outcome counts. Where | United Center; Chicago, Ill. G: Jason Crowe Jr. (FR, No. 7 recruit nationally in the 247Sports Composite) F: Trent Pierce (SR, 10.4 PPG in 25-26) F: Toni Bryant...