Chicago has a fantastic variety of sports teams. Over the past few years, the number of family-friendly teams (i.e. lots of fun, entertaining, good value) has risen considerably with all of the minor league baseball teams and others in the area.

Through our association with the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, my family spent this past Sunday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview as a guest of the Chicago Red Stars. They’re a new women’s professional soccer team right here in Chicago. What a great game, a fantastic atmosphere, and all-around fun time. I can’t say enough about the hospitality we experienced at Toyota Park. The excitement from the 5000+ fans was electric. The athletes were impressive and played with skill and heart.

Even if you’re not a soccer player, and our kids aren’t, you’ll get into the game. Unlike some other pro sports that get all the press, and all the money, soccer is fast. The action never stops and the clock is always running. Rather than watching a player beat the daylights out of the Gatorade machine, you’ll see athletes competing hard and playing a game they love. You’ll see athletes competing truly for the love of the game and to better themselves, rather than for the almighty dollar. No prima donnas. No training camp holdouts. Just athletes and true dedicated fans.

Best of all, the kids see the possibilities before them. In this case, especially girls. Let’s face it, there aren’t that many women’s pro opportunities around. We’re fortunate in Chicago to have the Red Stars soccer, Bandits softball, and Chicago Sky. Womens pro teams give girls more opportunities to see positive role models, just like themselves, excelling in the sports they love. What’s better than seeing the excitement in your children’s eyes? Nothing.

Get out there and support the Chicago Red Stars and other women’s pro sports! Your daughters could be there someday too, but these teams need your help to make it happen!

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