The Chicago Red Stars announced a trade with Sky Blue FC today, bringing Katie Johnson to Chicago in exchange for draft picks.
The Red Stars will receive Johnson in exchange for Chicago's 6th pick in the first round of the 2019 NWSL draft. SBFC will also receive the Red Stars highest draft pick in 2020.
Chicago’s roster in the off season has remained relatively quiet. Forward/midfielder Summer Green left the club to join Swedish team Vittsjo. Since being drafted in NWSL, Green struggled with injuries and was mostly player depth for Chicago.
As the draft approaches, and rosters start to take shape in a World Cup year, Chicago has a needs at winger - and another scoring option in general - as Sam Kerr will be gone for National Team duty.