Group led by Laura Ricketts to buy Chicago Red Stars

CHICAGO — The Chicago Red Stars will have new ownership, and it will be led by a person who is part of two other professional sports organizations in the city. On Tuesday, it was announced that a group led by Chicago Cubs co-owner and Chicago Sky minority owner Laura Ricketts has come to an agreement in principal to purchase the National Women’s Soccer League club. The sale is pending the approval of the league’s board. They will purchase the franchise from Arnim Whisler, the club’s founder. He made the decision...