In this week’s women’s soccer news, Naomi Girma had a big game for the USWNT; Aitana Bonmati won the Ballon d’Or; the Kansas City Current broke the single-season scoring record; and more!
High of the Week
Naomi Girma had the game of a lifetime against Argentina. She scored a brace and it would’ve been a hat trick if the ball wasn’t deflected. The defender has been one of the best players in the world so it was fun to see her score her first goals.
A brace from America’s Sweetheart, Naomi Girma?
That’s the play of the match for SURE 🤩#USWNT x @ATT pic.twitter.com/mjTQChqoGP
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) October 31, 2024
News of the Week
Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or in back-to-back years. She’s had a tremendous year for both Barcelona and Spain. It’s the second time that a player has won the award in back-to-back seasons with Alexia Putellas doing it in 2021 and 2022. Caroline Graham Hansen came in second place and Salma Paralluelo.
Històric. pic.twitter.com/69LNa9gwP8
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) October 31, 2024
Low of the Week
This week there was more injury news announced with Vivianne Miedema undergoing surgery on her knee and the Utah Royals announced that Cloé Lacasse tore her ACL. Right now there’s…
