Red Stars release English midfielder

Posted September 30, 2010 11:00 pm

The Chicago Red Stars of Women's Professional Soccer have announced the mutual release of England international midfielder Katie Chapman.

Chapman is rejoining Arsenal and will begin preparations with the England Women's National Team for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.

"Playing with the Red Stars has been a great experience and a new challenge for me," Chapman said. "WPS is a lot more competitive and great to play in. I thought we were great this year - our possession was unbelievable, better than any other team. If we had that final touch, no doubt we would have made the playoffs."

Chapman started and played in 21 matches with the Red Stars during the 2010 WPS season. She logged 1,874 minutes and notched an assist in a 1-1 draw against Saint Louis Athletica during the Red Stars' home opener on April 17.

The 28-year-old native of Bermondsey, London, played for Arsenal from 2006 to 2009. Returning to the home front and being close her family and the England National Team were factors in Chapman's decision to return to England

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