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"Physically, I'm realizing I really am small compared to a lot of pro players," Gorden said. The multi-talented Gorden who also ran track at DePaul would dominate on the pitch because of her athleticism and speed. At the pro level, everyone's decisions are so quick, the ball moves fast and everyone is good with the ball." Once my DePaul season was over, I wasn't training with the DePaul team-just doing individual workouts. "It took a while to get into playing shape. You're going against all the best college soccer players together and it was kind of a shock at first. "The speed of the game at this level is so much faster.

"We train five-to-six times a week, and this is the most work I've ever experienced in soccer.

"It's been good but really hard," Gorden said. Gorden was chosen by the Red Stars with the second pick of the third round, the 22nd overall selection, and then secured a spot on the roster after excelling in training camp. The Red Stars play their home games at Toyota Park in southwest suburban Bridgeview. 15 as the first Blue Demon women's soccer player to ever be selected in the NWSL College Draft. The All-BIG EAST defender is making adjustments at the next level after making history on Jan. They are atop the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) standings. In Gorden's rookie season, the Red Stars have started out 4-1-2 with wins over Western New York, Orlando Boston and Seattle, ties against Kansas City and Sky Blue FC and a loss at Houston. It's up to me to keep learning about the game and evolving." I have so much more to do and accomplish in my career. "I wake up every morning and get to play soccer. "This has been my dream, and it's been great. "I got into my first game in our season-opener against Houston and got to play 10 minutes," Gorden said about her National Women's Soccer League debut with the Chicago Red Stars in April. CHICAGO - Speed has always been a big part of Sarah Gorden's game, and the DePaul graduate's pro soccer career got off to a fast start.