Sky Blue FC forward Sam Kerr was officially honored on Monday as the winner of the 2017 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Golden Boot, which is awarded to the player who scored the most goals during the regular season.
Kerr finished the 2017 campaign with 17 goals in 22 appearances, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a single season. The Australia international eclipsed the previous mark of 16 set by Seattle Reign FC midfielder Kim Little in 2014. It should also be noted that none of Kerr's goals were converted penalty kicks.