This week in women’s soccer, Tobin Heath was named U.S. Soccer Player of the Year and North Carolina FC expressed interest in joining the NWSL. Also, FC Kansas City’s general manager resigned after four years with the club. Locally, the Washington Spirit’s Francesca Ordega is part of a Nigerian women’s national team sit-in to demand outstanding payments from their federation.

Let’s get to the news:

Tobin Heath named POTY

Tobin Heath was named U.S. Soccer Player of the Year after winning 40 percent of the vote. The Spirit’s Crystal Dunn came in second place. Heath played in 22 games this year and scored six goals in addition to her eight assists.