My first thought on this was “ugh, soccer!” but that’s pretty much my take on all things sports-related.  PITA, on the other hand, loves to watch all of ’em, so this Chicago Red Stars women’s soccer FREEBIE is perfect, since it’s right down the street and we won’t have to deal with traffic or parking!  And it’s important to see that women can compete in something other than tennis and beach volleyball.  FREE tickets are for Sunday games in April and May.

Olympic gold medalists and high scorers Shannon Boxx and Lori Chalupny lead the Chicago Red Stars into the National Women’s Soccer League for its inaugural season. Chalupny scored five goals last season for the successful semi-pro Red Stars, who won the 2012 US National Cup, and field a team of fierce competitors, including Canadian National team players and Olympics bronze medalists Erin McLeod and Carmelina Moscato, along with longtime Mexican team players Maribel Dominguez and Dinora Garza. They’ll take on the Seattle Reign in the opener, which features U.S. Women’s National team superstar Hope Solo. Pre-game tailgating is encouraged, and there’s also a beer garden on site for plenty of game day fun and excitement as the top women’s players in the world compete.  Please see the full event description for the upcoming schedule.