The Chicago Red Stars received some good news from their perspective. That’s not the case if you were hoping to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team later this month.
Japan decided to pull out of its two-game set against the U.S., citing concerns with the H1N1 virus. The games originally were scheduled for May 20 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, and May 23 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Japan also canceled its May 25 matchup against Canada at BMO Field in Toronto.This announcement is disappointing from an international perspective. But the Red Stars of Women’s Professional Soccer now have the assurance of a full squad for their May 23 matchup against St. Louis Athletica at Toyota Park.
Four Red Stars were on their way to play for the U.S.: Marian Dalmy (defender), Carli Lloyd (midfielder), Megan Rapinoe (midfielder) and Lindsay Tarpley (midfielder). St. Louis goalkeeper Hope Solo and defender Lori Chalupny also had been called up for the two-game series.
In the Chicago area, Crystal Lake native Amy LePeilbet (defender) of the Boston Breakers and Naperville native Brittany Bock (defender) of the Los Angeles Sol were to join the U.S., as well.
The Red Stars hope to remedy a disappointing 2-0 loss to Sky Blue FC this past Sunday. They host FC Gold Pride at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Toyota Park.
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