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Rose Lavelle Crowned 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year

1/17/2026

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Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, receiving 29.2% of the weighted vote.
The 30-year-old midfielder, who plays for Gotham FC, returned to the national team in June after ankle surgery and contributed three goals and three assists in six matches.
Lavelle played a crucial role in Gotham's NWSL championship win, surpassing Sam Coffey and Catarina Macario in the voting.
Gotham defender Lilly Reale was named Young Female Player of the Year, earning 48% of the vote.
U.S. coach Emma Hayes praised both Lavelle and Reale for their talent and resilience.

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Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, receiving 29.2% of the weighted vote.
The 30-year-old midfielder, who plays for Gotham FC, returned to the national team in June after ankle surgery and contributed three goals and three assists in six matches.
Lavelle played a crucial role in Gotham's NWSL championship win, surpassing Sam Coffey and Catarina Macario in the voting.
Gotham defender Lilly Reale was named Young Female Player of the Year, earning 48% of the vote.
U.S. coach Emma Hayes praised both Lavelle and Reale for their talent and resilience.