As 2020 finally comes to an end, Chicago Red Stars fans were given a reason to start celebrating the new year a little early on Tuesday morning. In a deal that was finalized on Christmas Eve, the Red Stars acquired forward Mallory Pugh and midfielder Sarah Killion Woldmoe from Sky Blue FC in exchange for the 4th and 8th overall picks in the upcoming 2021 NWSL Draft, a conditional first-round selection in the 2022 NWSL Draft, and an international slot for 2021 and 2022.
“For the oldest and winningest pro women’s soccer club in the country, this is going to be a remarkable year,” said team owner Arnim Whisler.