When the Chicago Red Stars were struggling to get results during the World Cup period, they repeated a similar mantra after every match: improvement can’t just come from one person; everyone has to give more. If every single person on the field can give just 5% more, then this group is going to figure it out.
And by this group I mean this particular lineup, these Red Stars without their 2019 World Champs. This squad was expected to steer the ship with a steadier hand while U.S. Women’s National Team players were away, and they dropped three tough results - all at home.