A torn ACL slowed down Angel City defender Sarah Gorden's life and ended up making the mental health advocate stronger than ever. The team has played an entire season since then, and neither Ertz nor Gorden has made it to the field yet. Ertz, who gave birth to a son in August, is not under contract with Angel City and might never play for the team. But last year she got the chance to go from being a soccer player to being a soccer mom. Coming back from a serious knee injury at age 30 won’t be easy, but Angel City coach Freya Coombe has been impressed by Gorden’s progress and attitude.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2023 12:56 UTC