Honors & Recognition

Another week of outstanding United Women’s Soccer action yielded another collection of outstanding performances. Emily Madril’s performance at the back for Pensacola FC earned her Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Kelsey Araujo claimed the Offensive Player of the Week honors for her attacking masterclass for FC Buffalo.

The seventh week of United Women’s Soccer action produced countless sparkling performances on the pitch. This week, Kenne Kessler’s offensive eruption for Lone Star Republic earned her the Offensive Player of the Week nomination, while Bria Schrotenboer claimed Defensive Player of the Week honors for her stout defending and passing ability at the back.

Week 6 in United Women’s Soccer has come to a close, with plenty of talented athletes showcasing their skills. Lara Schenk of Chicago Mustangs claimed this week’s Defensive Player of the Week award, while Kenne Kessler of Lone Star Republic was named Offensive Player of the Week.

Plenty of talent was on display in the fifth week of United Women’s Soccer Action. Lara Schenk of Chicago Mustangs earned this week’s Defensive Player of the Week honors for her dominance at the back, while Melanie Forbes scored five times to claim the Offensive Player of the Week accolade.

United Women’s Soccer completed its fourth week of action, showcasing a variety of excellent performances. Lone Star Republic’s Madison Hall claimed this week’s Defensive Player of the Week award, while Mallory Olsson of the Chicago Mustangs earned Offensive Player of the Week honors.

The third week of United Women’s Soccer action brought numerous outstanding individual performances to the forefront. Maddie Wolfbauer’s trio of goal involvements for Detroit City led to her nomination for Offensive Player of the Week, and Trinity Watson’s influence in a Santa Clarita Blue Heat clean sheet earned her Defensive Player of the Week honors.

A larger slate of games in the second week of the United Women’s Soccer season produced some spectacular performances, as the UWS East and Southwest conferences began play, alongside the UWS Midwest conference, which got underway last week. Ashley Barron’s standout showing at the back for Corktown AFC earned her Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Tiffany Weimer’s hat trick for Connecticut Fusion helped her secure the Offensive Player of the Week accolade.

Several standout players showcased their talents last week, as United Women’s Soccer began its 2021 season. Midwest United FC, Corktown AFC and Ladies Steel City FC all started their seasons with wins, while players across the Midwest Conference impressed. Corktown AFC’s Emma Hiscock earned Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Paige Eli of Midwest United FC claimed the Defensive Player of the Week accolade.

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Eight UWS alumnae were selected for the NWSL draft. Taylor Kornieck (LA Galaxy OC) was the third overall pick (Orlando Pride) and Ashley Sanchez (Santa Clarita Blue Heat) was the fourth overall selection (Washington Spirit).