The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that Sky Blue FC forward Sam Kerr had been named the Player of the Week for Week 17 of the 2017 season. Kerr was unanimously selected for the honor by the NWSL Media Association.
After her performance last Saturday night during Sky Blue’s 5-4 win over the Seattle Reign, it comes as no surprise that the Australian-international striker would be distinguished with the weekly honor. Kerr led a second-half rally, scoring four goals to help lift the New Jersey side past a three-goal deficit and into the lead with just seconds remaining on the clock.