Red Stars settle W-League affiliation agreement

The Chicago Red Stars of Women's Professional Soccer and the Chicago Red Eleven, playing its inaugural season as a member of the W-League, have announced an affiliation agreement between the two organizations.

With the agreement, the Red Eleven becomes the exclusive amateur affiliate of the Red Stars, as well as the team's exclusive W-League affiliate in the state of Illinois.

According to team officials, the affiliation agreement will involve player personnel development, and also strive to build a strong tie that fosters the growth of women's soccer in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois.

Among the two organizations' synergies will be cross promotions, player appearances, and participation in youth camps and clinics.

The Red Stars and Red Eleven also have tentatively scheduled an exhibition game on May 30 at Benedictine University in Lisle, the Red Eleven's home match venue.