Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL Midfielder of the Year,

The 23-year-old playmaker tied the league’s assists record despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in August.

Washington Spirit and former Georgia women’s soccer midfielder Croix Bethune was named NWSL Rookie of the Year on Wednesday.

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune was named the National Women’s Soccer League Rookie of the Year on Tuesday after a record-setting season that was ultimately cut short by a knee injury.

The NWSL named Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune as the 2024 Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, making the clear front-runner for the award official. Despite suffering a torn meniscus that had her miss every NWSL regular-season match since September,

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune, who led all players in assists in the 2024 season, was named as the 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year.

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.

With five goals and 10 assists in 17 appearances this season, Croix Bethune has been named 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year after her debut season with the Washington Spirit. Recently named to the NWSL's Best XI first-team for 2024,