Houston Dash Midfielder Carli Lloyd Nominated for 2015 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

December 10, 2015 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release

CHICAGO - Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd is nominated for 2015 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, the federation announced today. The five-player field features Lloyd, midfielders Lauren Holiday and Megan Rapinoe, defender Becky Sauerbrunn, and goalkeeper Hope Solo.

All five played major roles in the USA winning the 2015 Women's World Cup with Lloyd winning the Golden Ball as the best player in the tournament while Solo won the Golden Glove as the top goalkeeper. Lloyd, Solo and Sauerbrunn played every minute of the tournament.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, Dec., 16, during the pre-game coverage of the USA vs. China PR match from New Orleans on FOX Sports 1.

National Women's Soccer League Stories from December 10, 2015

• Houston Dash Midfielder Carli Lloyd Nominated for 2015 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year - Houston Dash
• Two FC Kansas City Players Nominated for 2015 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year - FC Kansas City
• Reign FC's Megan Rapinoe and Hope Solo Nominated for U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year - Seattle Reign FC
• Thorns FC Acquire Goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, Third-Round Pick in 2016 NWSL College Draft from Orlan - Portland Thorns FC
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