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Morgan, Rapinoe headline USWNT player of the year nominees

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe were among the five finalists for the 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday.

The veteran duo were joined by Lindsey Horan, Tobin Heath and Julie Ertz as nominees for the prize.

The USWNT enjoyed a stellar 2018, posting an unbeaten 18-0-2 record while winning the Tournament of Nations, the SheBelieves Cup and the Concacaf Women's Championship, qualifying for next year's World Cup in the process.

Morgan was a major part of her team's success in 2018, as the 29-year-old scored 18 goals in 19 appearances while leading the U.