U.S. women\u2019s national team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old earned the honor after playing a key role for the USA and Gotham FC in 2025 despite missing the first half of the year with an ankle injury. She helped Gotham win the NWSL championship in a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ohio native scored three goals and added two assists in her six matches with the USA in 2025.<\/p>\n
Lavelle earned 29.2% of the weighted vote, followed by Sam Coffey (23.9%) and Catarina Macario (22.3%).<\/p>\n
“When I look at the past year, it feels like a testament to the support system I had, with my family, the medical staff at Gotham and with the national team, all my teammates, coaches and friends,” said Lavelle.<\/p>\n
“I wouldn\u2019t have been in the position to even be up for the award without all of the support I received throughout the year just to get back on the field. So, this award is definitely shared with all the people I was lucky enough to have in my corner along the way.”<\/p>\n
Lilly Reale, Lavelle’s teammate at Gotham, has been voted the 2025 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
Reale played in all 26 regular-season matches for Gotham, earning NWSL Rookie of the Year honors. Reale earned 48% of the weighted vote, followed by Jordyn Bugg (29.6%) and Micayla Johnson (16.1%).<\/p>\n
“I am constantly reminded of how special this national team program is when I reflect on all of the relationships, knowledge, laughs and opportunities that U.S. Soccer has given me over the years,” said Reale.<\/p>\n
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