Chicago City Wire

Rosella Ayane, Julia Grosso, Natalia Kuikka, and Alyssa Naeher from the Chicago Red Stars have been selected for their respective national teams for the final international window of 2024. Each player will represent their country in upcoming matches.

Natalia Kuikka is set to join Finland as they aim to qualify for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship. Finland will face Scotland in two matches, with an aggregate win securing a spot in the tournament. Since joining the Red Stars in January 2024, Kuikka has been a key player on defense and led the league in clearances during the regular season.

Rosella Ayane will represent Morocco in friendlies against Botswana on November 28 and Mali on December 3. Ayane made her debut for Morocco in 2021 and has since scored 11 goals. She joined the Red Stars on loan from Tottenham Hotspur at the end of August.

Julia Grosso will play for Canada against Iceland on November 29 and Korea Republic on December 3. Grosso has been named to all seven Canadian rosters this year and participated in major tournaments such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Paris Olympics. Despite joining Chicago mid-season, she led her team with an impressive passing accuracy rate.

Alyssa Naeher will be part of the United States team during their European tour, facing England on November 30 and the Netherlands on December 3. Naeher's achievements this year include victories at significant tournaments and being nominated for the Ballon D’Or award. As captain of the Red Stars, she played a crucial role throughout their season.

After completing their international duties by December 7, these players will return to their offseason activities. Meanwhile, teammate Jameese Joseph is set to participate in the NWSL Skills Challenge scheduled for November 22.