LOS ANGELES (September 4, 2026) - Angel City Football Club (ACFC) defender and team captain Sarah Gorden has been named to the NWSL Best XI for the month of August. Gorden appeared in all six matches during the month, recording nine tackles and five interceptions while continuing to anchor Angel City’s back line, which has set a club record of five shutouts this season.
A cornerstone of Angel City since the club’s inaugural 2022 season, Gorden continues to serve as a leader as a team captain since 2024. Earlier this season, she marked her 150th NWSL regular-season appearance on May 2 against Utah Royals FC and recorded the first assist of her NWSL career against San Diego Wave FC on May 9.
Now in her tenth NWSL season, Gorden has built a career defined by consistency and longevity, while becoming an integral part of Angel City’s identity. She previously earned NWSL Best XI honors in 2023, with her latest Best XI of the Month selection adding another accolade to her career.