It’s a new year and there’s already been quite a bit of women’s soccer news. In this week’s news, Kate Faasse took home the MAC Hermann Trophy; Denver earned the NWSL expansion; the Houston Dash found their head coach; and more!
High of the Week
UNC women’s soccer star, Kate Faasse was named the MAC Hermann Trophy winner. The award is given to the best player in college soccer. The junior finished the season with 20 goals for the Tar Heels and helped to lead them to winning the National Championship. Faasse became the eighth player from North Carolina to win the award.
The BEST player in college soccer.
Kate Faasse is the winner of the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy, honoring the 2024 National Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/TBLUXkacLL
— UNC Women’s Soccer (@uncwomenssoccer) January 4, 2025
News of the Week
Sportico reported this week that Denver has officially been awarded an NWSL expansion team. They’ll be joining the league for $110 million and will be the 16th team. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Denver were the three finalists for expansion.
The NWSL is expanding to Denver, per Sportico 🏔️ pic.twitter.com/E2NG7wiU7g
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 2, 2025
Low of the Week
Legendary goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart announced her retirement…
