Angel City's Sarah Gorden got pregnant at 20 and still made pro | First String

For Sarah Gorden, becoming a mom in college while on a full scholarship was not part of the plan, but it became a defining part of her story. Now the Angel City FC co-captain, she shares what it really looks like to be both a professional athlete and a mother, navigating the constant pull between performing at the highest level and showing up for her son. Off the field, that journey has required just as much strength. From working through anxiety to building practices like yoga and meditation, Gorden has learned that performance is more than physical, it’s deeply mental and emotional, too. And along the way, she’s redefined how she sees herself. The qualities she once questioned about herself became part of what drives her forward. #soccer #womenssports #angelcityfc