When she began playing competitively, her speed on the pitch inspired her to join her high school track team.

[2] While attending James B. Conant High School she played as a defender for the Eclipse Select Soccer Club.

Gorden majored in journalism and competed as a hurdler on the track team for her first two years of university in addition to playing soccer.

[11] She made her professional debut in the season opener against the Houston Dash, subbing in for Alyssa Mautz in the 83rd minute of play.

[15] On December 3, 2021, Gorden's rights were traded to Angel City FC ahead of the upcoming expansion draft.

[17][18] On December 19, 2023, it was announced that Gorden has signed a new contract with Angel City which would keep her at the club until 2026 with a mutual option for 2027.

On April 21, 2024, Gorden made her 100th NWSL regular-season appearance as captain in Angel City's home match against North Carolina Courage which finished as a 2–1 victory.