Former Chicago Women's Soccer Teammates Get Married

By Jim Bochnowski in News on Jul 11, 2015 7:00PM

Via Erin McLeod's Twitter Account

Two former teammates on the Chicago Red Stars, part of the National Women's Soccer League, announced their marriage today.

Erin McLeod and Ella Masar both played for the Red Stars in 2013 while living in Ukrainian Village, according to DNAInfo Chicago. At the same time, the duo starred in the "Ella and Erin Show," an incredibly casual YouTube talk show where they told bad jokes, interviewed their teammates and generally made each other laugh.

Sadly, the two were traded to the Houston Dash in 2014, bringing an end to the online series. But the chemistry that was so readily apparent between them blossomed into more than just a friendship. Masar, a strict Christian, came out in a moving and read-worthy blog post earlier this year, in which she discussed falling in love with McLeod.

McLeod most recently competed in the World Cup as Canada's starting goalkeeper, where she led her team to the quarterfinals before finally falling to England. Yesterday morning, she posted this picture on Instagram, officially confirming that she and Masar got married. Congrats, you two!

For all the congratulations, love, and support thank you. Erin and I feel overwhelmed and blessed with everyone that has reached out... Also, to the "other" messages, thank you. Thank you for praying for me and reinforcing my own prayers because as you pray, "Lord please help Ella, allow her to see her sin for loving that woman, for respecting her, being faithful, honoring her, etc ..." Know I am saying the same thing, "my Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing me find my better half, for finding someone that strengthens my faith and allows me to be the person I always imagined. Thank you for teaching me what truly loving someone and others is all about, amen."

A photo posted by @emasar3 on Jul 10, 2015 at 5:51am PDT