Yesterday, it was announced that the Chicago Red Stars traded Yuki Nagasato, Savannah McCaskill, the 5th overall pick in the 2021 Draft, and an international roster spot for the next two seasons to new NWSL expansion team Racing Louisville in exchange for full protection of the rest of their roster in the expansion draft.
Today, I wanted to break down each part of the trade, where it leaves the Red Stars, and what we should expect going forward.
How Big a Loss is Yuki Nagasato?
Yuki Nagasato was an integral part of two of the best teams in Red Stars history in 2018 and 2019.