She also played professionally for the New York Power of the Women's United Soccer Association in 2001 and 2002.

Hong played as goalkeeper for the Chinese team at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Chastain attributed Hong's ability to a lost goal, saying "She got in my head and as I approached the ball I was thinking more about her than about what I should be doing.

During her inaugural season for New York Power, Gao Hong recorded 87 saves with a 1.11 goals against average (GAA).

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