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.

RED STARS TO HOST IRELAND

The Chicago Red Stars take a quick break from Women's Professional Soccer action to host the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team for a 3 p.m. match Sunday at the Benedictine University Sports Complex, 5700 College Road, in Lisle.

Red Stars defender and Orland Park native Mary Therese McDonnell has earned six caps with the Irish National Team.

Individual tickets for Sunday's exhibition start at $20, and a discount of $15 per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more.