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Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina (15) battles Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) for the ball during the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars send Brazilian star Ludmila to the San Diego Wave for up to $1 million in transfer fees

January 13, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Ludmila was under contract with the Stars through the 2026 season; while salaries aren’t made public, she was believed to be among the highest-paid players in the NWSL.

Padres closer Robert Suárez, left, and catcher Freddy Fermin slap hands after the final out against the Cubs in Game 2 of the NL wild-card series Oct. 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

San Diego Padres relievers — with Mike Shildt pushing the right buttons — deliver big-time in series-tying win

October 1, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.

San Diego Padres relievers delivered Wednesday, working a combined 5 1/3 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Arthur Levine, left, and Lauren Leichtman are the new owners of the San Diego Wave FC. (San Diego Wave)

Sale of NWSL’s San Diego Wave for $113M to a Los Angeles family is finalized

October 17, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

The sale of the San Diego Wave to a Los Angeles couple is complete. The club announced Lauren Leichtman will serve as the club’s new NWSL Governor, while her son,...

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