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Erceg and Williams Named to NWSL Team of the Month

August 31, 2018 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
North Carolina Courage News Release


CHICAGO - NC Courage captain Abby Erceg and forward Lynn Williams were named to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Team of the Month, presented by Cutter © Insect Repellent, voted by the NWSL Media Association for the month of August of the 2018 NWSL season.

Erceg was named to the squad for the fourth time this season. Williams earned the honor for the first time this season capping a stellar month of August that also saw her named Player of the Week for week 19 of the NWSL season.

Five players were honored for the first time as members of the NWSL Team of the Month - with Houston Dash defender Taylor Comeau, Chicago Red Stars midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo, Portland Thorns FC forward Tobin Heath, Seattle Reign FC defender Megan Oyster and Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Lydia Williams all making their debut on the squad.

The Reign FC led the way with three players voted to the Team of the Month, followed by the Courage, Dash, Red Stars and Thorns with two each apiece.

NWSL Team of the Month - August

GK - Lydia Williams, Seattle Reign FC: Williams recorded four clean sheets in the month of August, making 22 saves to help lead her club to a 3-0-2 record and a 0.20 goals-against-average.

D - Abby Erceg, North Carolina Courage:In August, Erceg and the Courage claimed their second-consecutive NWSL Shield on Aug. 3. She started and played all four games, recording 25 clearances, nine interceptions and eight blocks.

D - Megan Oyster, Seattle Reign FC: Oyster earned one assist in five appearances in August. She also registered 21 interceptions, 24 clearances and two blocked shots.

D - Theresa Nielsen, Seattle Reign FC: Nielsen scored one goal and added an assist in addition to her defensive duties in the month. She also recorded 14 tackles won, 17 clearances and seven interceptions in five appearances.

D - Taylor Comeau, Houston Dash: Comeau enjoyed a strong overall performance with nine clearances, seven interceptions in five games as the Dash went 3-2-0 in August. She also notched an assist in a 4-0 victory over Washington Spirit on Aug. 17.

M - Vanessa DiBernardo, Chicago Red Stars: DiBernardo had a goal and two assists while taking 10 shots during the month. She finished the month with 15 chances created off a total of 259 touches in 359 minutes.

M- Lindsey Horan, Portland Thorns FC: Horan scored two goals and played all 450 minutes for the Thorns FC during the month. She won 12 of 15 tackles with 10 interceptions and 12 clearances.

M - Sofia Huerta, Houston Dash: Huerta had three goals and two assists in five appearances for the Dash during August. She earned the game-winning assist against Sky Blue FC on Aug. 25.

F - Tobin Heath, Portland Thorns FC: Heath recorded three goals and three assists in an inspiring display during the month. She created 12 chances and was directly involved in game-winning goal against Orlando on Aug. 11.

F - Sam Kerr, Chicago Red Stars: Kerr scored five goals and added an assist in the month - including a brace on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25 against Portland and Orlando, respectively.

F - Lynn Williams, North Carolina Courage: Williams scored four goals in four games in August - including two goals on Aug. 5 in a 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC.

The NC Courage will conclude their regular season on Saturday, September 8 as they host the Houston Dash at 7:30 p.m. at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The 2018 NWSL Shield Winners will then turn their attention to the NWSL Semifinal set for Sunday, September 16 at 3 p.m.

The NWSL Team of the Month is selected each month of the regular season by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league on a consistent basis. For more information on the NWSL Media Association, follow them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NWSLmedia) .

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