Chicago Red Stars defender Casey Short has announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend and physician Cody Krueger.

The couple shared the happy news on social media after keeping it secret for a few days.

Short wrote on Twitter: "5.30.20 • A moment of light amongst the darkness, one that I will never forget. #isaidyes to the man of my dreams.

“I love you with all of my heart and I cannot wait to be your wife! #engaged”

Krueger has recently been treating patients on the frontline as a medical professional and Short, 29, recently said on Instagram how ’inspiring’ he is.

Krueger commented on Instagram: "The beginning of forever"

A host of famous friends congratulated the pair on their engagement. Houston Dash and England player, Rachel Daly, wrote: “Congrats!!!!”

While North Carolina Courage star, Abby Dahlkemper, said: “Congrats Casey!!!!”

Former National Women’s Soccer League player, Amanda DaCosta, wrote: “I TRIED LIKING THIS SO MANY TIMES YAY!!!!!”

And US national team and OL Reign player, Allie Long, said: “Congrats Casey!!!!”