Seattle Reign FC Midfielder Kim Little Voted NWSL Player of the Month
July 2, 2015 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release
CHICAGO (July 2, 2015) - Seattle Reign FC midfielder Kim Little was voted the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month by the media for the month of June of the 2015 NWSL season.
Little, 25, has helped Seattle earn a 3-0-0 record in June to move into the number two spot in the standings with a 5-2-2 (17 pts.) overall record going into Week 12 of the campaign. In addition, Reign FC have a six-match unbeaten streak, and extended their home unbeaten run to 18 matches.
The Aberdeen, Scotland native registered three goals and one assist in the month. Little's first goal came on a penalty against Sky Blue FC, which Seattle won 3-0.
The University of Hertfordshire alum recorded her second goal and first assist of June during Week 10 against the Boston Breakers, with a crucial assist to teammate Jessica Fishlock who would score the final goal of the match, giving the Reign a 3-2 win on the road.
On June 27, Little scored her third goal of the month in a 2-1 win over FC Kansas City, firing a shot past the goalkeeper and into the roof of the net.
She is the only player from Seattle Reign FC to be named National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month. She received the honor three times during the 2014 season when she was named Player of the Month for April, May and July.
Seattle Reign FC will return to action Friday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET against Western New York Flash at Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester, N.Y.
The National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month is selected each month of the regular season by a selection of journalists that cover the league on a consistent basis.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from July 2, 2015
- Match Forecast: Reign FC Heads East for Road Tilt with Western New York Flash - Seattle Reign FC
- Greg Garza Added to U.S. Roster for 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup - NWSL
- Flash Host Defending Shield Winners Seattle Reign Friday Night - Western New York Flash
- Reign FC and Sounders FC to Host Exclusive Women's World Cup Final Viewing Party at the NINETY - Seattle Reign FC
- News: Forward Caroline Miller Added to FC Kansas City's Roster - FC Kansas City
- Chicago Red Stars Join U.S. Soccer for Women's World Cup Final Viewing Party - Chicago Stars FC
- Sky Blue FC Heads West for a Friday Night Fixture with Portland Thorns FC - Sky Blue FC
- WWC Semifinal Recap: Japan Edges out England 2-1 - Chicago Stars FC
- Reign FC's Kim Little Wins NWSL Player of the Month - Seattle Reign FC
- Preview: FC Kansas City Returns Home After Five Weeks to Host Washington Spirit - FC Kansas City
- Seattle Reign FC Midfielder Kim Little Voted NWSL Player of the Month - NWSL
- Red Stars in the World Cup: Johnston Goes 90 in Huge U.S. Win - Chicago Stars FC
- Spirit Face off against FC Kansas City this Holiday Weekend - Washington Spirit
- Flash to Host Viewing Party for Sunday's Women's World Cup Final - Western New York Flash
- Sky Blue FC Waives LaBonta, Morris to Make Room for Foord, Kerr - Sky Blue FC
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