Laura Marie Ricketts [1] (born December 15, 1967) is an American political activist and former attorney who is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal [2] and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization. [3]

Feb 12, 2024 · Helping fund research on transgender women, being able to support queer women running for political office — that’s been incredibly rewarding. My dad made it clear to us, from a very...

Sep 2, 2023 · Ricketts spearheaded an investment group that officially became the new owner of the Chicago Red Stars on Friday after approval from the National Women’s Soccer League Board of Governors. The Red...

Sep 1, 2023 · A diverse investor group led by Laura Ricketts and prominent Chicago women business and civic leaders has officially taken ownership of the Chicago Red Stars National Women’s Soccer League franchise in a deal valued at $60 million.

Apr 13, 2020 · Any woman would stand out in pro baseball, but Ricketts, the first openly gay MLB owner, is positively a beacon. Outside of baseball, she arguably casts an even brighter light.

Jun 23, 2022 · Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts holds a rare position within men’s professional sports leagues. She is one of a few women currently at the ownership level. And as chairman of...

Oct 30, 2024 · At SBJ's Dealmakers conference in Washington, D.C., Laura Ricketts, the co-owner of Cubs, Red Stars and Sky, makes the case that civic entities aren't funding venues for women's sports in the same manner that they're doing …