Seattle Reign FC’s Megan Rapinoe is one of five players up for U.S. Soccer’s 2018 Female Player of the Year award, which recognizes the United States player who performed at the highest level in their club and international play over the calendar year.
Rapinoe faces Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Tobin Heath, and Alex Morgan.
While all five players had standout seasons for club and country, Rapinoe has a particularly strong case for the award. Despite missing some time with both the U.S. and Seattle Reign due to injury, she was dangerous in front of the goal and set up her teammates consistently this year.