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Laura Marie Ricketts (born December 15, 1967) is an American political activist and former attorney who is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization.
Sep 8, 2023 · By Meg Linehan. Sep 8, 2023. The long limbo for the Chicago Red Stars has finally ended — and in a fitting fashion. The team won its first match under new ownership, led by Laura Ricketts, with a...
Sep 1, 2023 · The Laura Ricketts-led group finalized its purchase of the NWSL ’s Chicago Red Stars on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: The final bid totaled $60 million, with $35.5 million going toward...
Aug 15, 2023 · The Chicago Red Stars and a group of business leaders led by Laura Ricketts, co-owner of MLB ’s Chicago Cubs, have reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NWSL team, Ricketts’...
Aug 15, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts is leading a group that has agreed to purchase the National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts said Tuesday in a statement she is “honored” to lead a group comprised mostly of female Chicago business leaders purchasing the team.
Sep 1, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League formally approved the sale of the Chicago Red Stars to an ownership group led by Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts. The league’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the $60 million deal Friday.
Jun 17, 2023 · Laura Ricketts, the first openly gay owner of a major American sports team, shares her experience and responsibility to represent the gay community. She talks about the Cubs' Pride Celebration, the MLB's controversies and her personal journey.
