Báez has spent three seasons in Chicago’s technical area, according to the report, giving her familiarity with the club as she steps into the top job. Her earlier coaching experience in Mexico also offers a different perspective, though the interim appointment leaves limited time to impose a lasting identity.
Donaldson’s return adds another experienced voice. The report says he will oversee technical and analytical work for the rest of the season. How that responsibility is divided with Báez will matter: a clear chain of command can help players focus, while overlapping roles risk adding uncertainty during an already unsettled period.
A coaching change can bring a short-term lift, but Chicago’s broader task is to build consistency. The report describes repeated turnover on the bench since Rory Dames left after the 2021 play-offs. Another interim spell may help the club reach the end of this campaign, but it cannot by itself answer questions about long-term direction.
For Báez, the first measure will be whether the Stars become more organised and competitive in their remaining fixtures. Donaldson’s role may also shape the eventual search for a permanent coach. The next results will show whether this reset can create momentum-or whether Chicago need a deeper rebuild in the next season.