Former Canadian youth international Nicole Setterlund is forgoing a pro soccer career due to concussion issues, according to the Chicago Red Stars.

The National Women's Soccer League team chose Setterlund, a defender/midfielder from Surrey, in the third round of the January NWSL draft.

The 22-year-old played for Canada at both the under-17 and under-20 levels. Setterlund also played collegiate soccer at Washington State and club soccer for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Red Stars also announced the retirement of goalkeeper Taylor Vancil.