Christen Westphal

She majored in Psychology at the University of Florida.

She was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Boston Breakers.

Her first professional goal was nominated for NWSL Goal of the Week.

She also played basketball in high school.

She played in Norway with the U.S. U-23 team during the 2015 Four Nations Tournament.

She is engaged to fellow NWSL player Madison Pogarch, and they announced their engagement in July 2024.

She is committed to LGBTQ+ advocacy, using her platform to promote inclusivity and visibility in sports.

She has actively participated in fundraising efforts for organizations like The Trevor Project and Our Safe Place, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and mental health initiatives alongside her fiancée.

She hopes that by living openly, she can help at least one person feel more comfortable with themselves.

She sees therapy as key to her recovery and mental health, helping her manage stress.

Christen and her partner love spending their off days exploring San Diego, visiting bakeries, and taking their dog Benny to the beach.

She is obsessed with donuts and thinks it’s a red flag if someone doesn’t like them.

Her guilty pleasure is a classic chocolate-glazed donut.

Watching Love Island is her go-to way to unwind.

Her go-to coffee order is an iced vanilla latte with oat milk.

Her karaoke pick is No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown—she confidently sings both parts solo.

As a kid, she wanted to be an astronaut, despite fearing heights, tight spaces, and science.