IRELAND EDGES RED STARS

The Chicago Red Stars out-shot the Ireland Women's National Team, 16-2, on Sunday. But it was Ireland that tallied the game's lone goal in a 1-0 exhibition victory over the Women's Professional Soccer squad at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Ireland's Aine O'Gorman scored on a breakaway in the 40th minute for a lead that held up the rest of the way. Ireland's only two shot attempts were on goal, while the Red Stars managed only two shots on goal, as well.

Red Stars head coach Emma Hayes made sure to spread around the playing time in this friendly. Caroline Jonsson and Lydia Williams split goalkeeping duties, with Williams recording the team's only save of the day in the second half.

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Next up: The Red Stars host FC Gold Pride at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Toyota Park. The game includes a 10-year anniversary celebration of the U.S. Women's National Team's victory in the 1999 World Cup. The Red Stars have a special 99-cent ticket promotion. Visit ChicagoRedStars.com for more information.