The Chicago Red Stars season concluded last Sunday when they fell 4-0 in the NWSL Championship Final. It was, without a doubt, not the way that the team wanted their year to end. But what came out of this season probably can’t be measured by what was in between the lines on that day. Instead, what rose up and out over this entire season might be what was the greater legacy that is left behind by this team for it’s fans and the city it represents.
Here’s some things we learned from the Championship final, the season, and the players.