After a turbulent offseason that saw two changes in ownership, Chicago Rush players and coaches on Monday greeted the local media and fans at the new Dome at the Ballpark in Rosemont with a sense of optimism for the future of the franchise.

"We've had some disgruntled fans, but it's a new era right now," said Rush coach Bob McMillen, who has been one of the few consistent pieces of the franchise since 2010.

It had been anything but certain over the last few months that the Chicago Rush franchise would be active in 2013, let alone hold a media day to show off new uniforms.

Introducing players at Chicago Rush Media Day, the team unveiled new jerseys featuring red mixed in with the usual blue, gray and white, complete with a new slogan for the 2013 season: “Redemption.”

“It's us against the world. That's the mentality the front office and the team are taking,” said new Rush owner David Staral Jr., who purchased the franchise just five weeks ago.

In that time, Mr. Staral has scrambled to put together a front office staff, reach out to business contacts to add a handful of corporate partners and, most important, sign a lease to play at Allstate Arena this year for all but two games in June, which will be played at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford as a result of scheduling conflicts with the Rosemont venue.