Chicago Red Stars Defender Casey Krueger Earns Save of the Week Honors
October 5, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Chicago Stars FC News Release
CHICAGO - Chicago Red Stars defender and Naperville, IL native, Casey Krueger, earned the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Deloitte Impact Save of the Week honors, the league announced today.
Seven minutes into the eight minutes of added time at the end of the Chicago Red Stars versus Racing Louisville FC match, Louisville's Thembi Kgatlana received a pass that put the forward behind Chicago's backline. Kgatlana took a shot that was disrupted by a charging Alyssa Naeher, though the ball still looked to be headed for goal. The ball would have tied the match 1-1 if it were not for Casey Krueger who sprinted back on tired legs, and after playing 90 minutes, to make a well-timed slide tackle and send the ball out of play. Krueger's quick thinking saved the clean sheet and secured three points for Chicago to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The save by Krueger capped another stellar performance by the defender. In that match, Krueger also had three successful tackles, created two chances at goal, had a shot at goal and attempted a cross into Louisville's 18-yard box.
The NWSL's Impact Save of the Week is Krueger's third league honor in as many months. Early on in August, Krueger was named the NWSL's Player of the Week. To cap an exceptional month of August for the defender, Krueger was named to the league's Best XI for the month of August.
Krueger is the second field player in Red Stars history to receive Save of the Week honors (Danielle Colaprico, 2017).
• Discuss this story on the National Women's Soccer League message board...
National Women's Soccer League Stories from October 5, 2023
- Week 21: NWSL Pitch Notes - NWSL
- The Assist: Orlando Pride at Racing Louisville - October 6, 2023 - Orlando Pride
- Spirit, OL Reign Battle in Penultimate Match of 2023 NWSL Regular Season on CBS - Washington Spirit
- Chicago Red Stars Defender Casey Krueger Earns Save of the Week Honors - Chicago Stars FC
- NWSL Disciplinary Committee Issues One-Game Suspension to Racing Louisville FC Forward Uchenna Kanu - NWSL
- Orlando Pride Signs Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse to New Two-Year Contract - Orlando Pride
- Angel City Football Club Extends Contract with M.A. Vignola - Angel City FC
- National Women's Soccer League Announces Promotion of Julie Haddon to Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer - NWSL
- Atomic Data Named Proud IT Provider of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride - Orlando Pride
- What to Watch for When Racing Hosts Orlando (7:30 p.m. Friday) - Racing Louisville FC
- Kansas City Current Win 1-0 in First Club International Friendly Over CF Monterrey, Presented by Bud Light - Kansas City Current
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Chicago Stars FC Stories
- Chicago Stars FC Earns First Shutout of 2025, Draws 0-0 with Gotham FC
- Preview: Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars FC
- Chicago Stars FC Part Ways with Head Coach Lorne Donaldson
- Chicago Stars FC Fall, 0-3, at Home to San Diego Wave FC
- Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. San Diego Wave FC
