Chicago Stars Captain Alyssa Naeher Retires After 11 Seasons With Club

The two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist leaves as Chicago's career leader in saves, appearances and shutouts. BANNOCKBURN, IL — Alyssa Naeher, the Chicago Stars captain whose saves helped deliver World Cup titles and Olympic gold for the United States, announced her retirement from professional soccer Friday, ending an 11-season run with Chicago. Naeher leaves as the club's career regular-season leader in appearances, starts, minutes played, saves and shutouts. Her retirement follows Chicago's Nov. 1 season finale and comes as the Stars prepare for a new chapter that includes a planned performance center in Bannockburn. "The decision to retire is never an easy one, but after a lot of prayer and reflection, I feel like it is the right time," Naeher said in the club’s announcement. Find out what's happening in Deerfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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