Former Red Stars defender Markgraf joins ESPN for World Cup coverage

Kate Markgraf (left) -- Getty Images

Former Chicago Red Stars defender and Notre Dame standout Kate Markgraf will be an analyst for ESPN during the network's coverage of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup -- June 26 to July 17 in Germany. The recently retired U.S. international was the youngest member of the 1999 World Cup team.

Read Natalie Davis Miller's piece on Notre Dame's athletics site, UND.com.