Evergreen Park native Abbey Murphy is enjoying success at the collegiate and international levels as a member of the Minnesota and U.S.women's hockey teams. Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota Department of Athletics

By Jeff Vorva
Correspondent

Four college athletes who attended area high schools have been named CHISOX Athletes for 2024, an NIL initiative created by the Chicago White Sox.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan (Marist), Minnesota hockey forward Abbey Murphy (Mother McAuley) and Illinois soccer player Yulexi Diaz (Solorio) are among the athletes who will be White Sox ambassadors with top-tier branding opportunities. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, who played at Marist for two seasons before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, is also an ambassador.

Marist graduate and current Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan has signed an NIL deal with the Chicago White Sox. Supplied photo

The White Sox are offering these athletes personalized career mentorship, financial incentives for social media promotion, a professional photoshoot, the chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch, watch a game from a private suite and a custom White Sox jersey.

Illinois soccer player Yulexi Diaz, a Solorio graduate, has been named a CHISOX Athlete for 2024 by the Chicago White Sox.