138. Angel City FC Center Back Sarah Gorden

Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

She's back! After becoming a free agent in the offseason, NWSL star Sarah Gorden recently announced she'd be re-signing with Angel City FC. The veteran center back joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss free agency, making the transition from Chicago to LA, and her fabulous fashion game.

Timestamps

(02:00) The NWSL's embrace of free agency and her massively successful 2023 season
(10:26) Angel City's mid-season turnaround to make the 2023 NWSL Playoffs
(15:00) Growing up in Chicago and making the move to LA
(21:44) Getting drafted to her hometown team, the Chicago Red Stars
(23:54) How Sarah describes her style and the importance of fashion to her
(35:17) Getting to train with Gisele and Alyssa Thompson
(39:54) Her music playlist
(42:47) Her work with her non-profit HoodSpace
(47:53) What she's got going on in the offseason

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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