When the Chicago Red Stars take the field on Sunday to compete for the NWSL Championship, they will do so with a core of players that have repped this city hard over the last several seasons.
One such player, Sarah Gorden, has been with the team since 2016, after being picked up in the third round of the NWSL College Draft. A Depaul alum and Chicagoland native, Gorden has played in every match for the Red Stars this season. Gorden has played at centerback and outside back, becoming an essential starter, and one of the most versatile defenders in the league.