Franklin Signs with Chicago Red Stars

Chicago Red Stars CHICAGO – The Chicago Red Stars have signed former Arkansas midfielder Bea Franklin, the club’s second third-round draft pick in the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft. She joins the club on a one-year contract with a one-year club option. Franklin was the third Hog drafted by Chicago, joining Kayla McKeon (2021) and Ashleigh Ellenwood (2016). She will join former Razorback Taylor Malham in Chicago, who was acquired by the Red Stars in 2023. “I’m very grateful for this opportunity. I’m ready to work hard and do my best to make Chicago proud,” Frankin said in...