Emily Van Egmond is a veteran who still should have several good years ahead of her in her playing career. The Australian international has considerable experience in the NWSL, in Germany, England and her native Australia, and so it was not a huge surprise to see San Diego Wave FC acquire her in a trade alongside Taylor Kornieck ahead of their inaugural season.
Ultimately, Van Egmond played the most regular season minutes of any player on the roster, and Casey Stoney clearly trusted the midfielder to be an anchor there throughout the campaign. At the same time, I wonder if Van Egmond didn’t get her best chance to shine as she was making do on a new team that may have been a few midfielders short, ultimately.