CV Reign midfielder Jessica Fishlock is named National Women’s Soccer LeagueMVP of the (NWSL) on Tuesday, while head coach Laura Harvey won Coach of the Year.
Fishlock, who has been with the league since it debuted in 2013, has scored five goals in 21 games starting with four assists, helping lead CV Reign into the back of the tournament, where they lost in the semifinals to Washington Spirit.
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“If you talk to most people around the league and ask the coaches if they can take a player from our team, it will always [Jess]”, Harvey said Tuesday.
“The journey she’s taken to get to this point has been phenomenal. I’m delighted she’s getting the recognition she deserves.”
Fishlock, the first player to have 100 caps for Wales, was chosen by a vote between players, the coach, the general manager, members of the media and fans. She is the first member of the Reign franchise to receive this honor since 2014.
“We are incredibly happy for Laura, as this honor is well-deserved recognition for all she has achieved since returning to our club,” said OL Reign CEO. , Bill Predmore said.
“The results she has delivered since taking charge in mid-season have exceeded all expectations and are a testament to her extraordinary talent. We are proud that she leads our team. once again.”
Chicago Red Stars front Mallory Pugh runner-up in the vote, while NJ / NY Gotham FC front Margaret Purce about third.
Talking about his trainer, Fishlock told Official website of the club: “I’m so excited to be working with Laura again, really excited. I know she’s going to be a phenomenon for us and especially for the young people in this group. I’ve learned a lot from her and that just makes us better and better.”
In the voting for the training category, Portland Thorns FCThe team’s Mark Parsons was second and NJ/NY Gotham FC head coach Scott Parkinson was third.
NJ / NY Gotham FC’s Caprice Dydasco also named Defender of the Year with the Chicago Red Stars’ Sarah Gordon Monday and Portland Thorns’ Emily Menges on third in the vote.
