Spirit's Croix Bethune named NWSL Rookie of Year
Jul 6, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune (7) dribbles the ball during Washington's 3-0 win over Bay FC at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune was named the 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year on Tuesday.
Bethune, 23, tallied five goals and 10 assists in just 17 matches before a season-ending knee injury.
Drafted third overall last January, Bethune also earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI first team this season.
On May 1 against the Chicago Red Stars, she became the fourth player in NWSL history with three assists in a game.
Bethune joined Trinity Rodman (2021) as the second Spirit player to claim Rookie of the Year honors.
Bethune's big year also included a gold medal at the Paris Olympics with the U.S. women's national team.
--Field Level Media
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