On Saturday afternoon, after days of speculative roster movement and trade rumors, the Chicago Red Stars sent out a news release stating the absence of several players ahead of their match against the Portland Thorns.
Sofia Huerta, Samantha Johnson, and Taylor Comeau would not be listed on the roster due to pending trade transactions, Lauren Kaskie had been waived, and the Red Stars had to play their match in the next two hours.
What kind of match would be played? How would the starting line up even look? Let alone against a Portland team they have always had problems solving no matter the year or personnel.