With over 71% of the vote, your Reign FC Newcomer of the Year is Bethany Balcer. The NAIA star — and NWSL Rookie of the Year — led the Reign in scoring this year, scoring 6 goals and assisting 2 others while playing 1,763 minutes.
Also receiving a notable number of votes were Reign FC MVP Casey Murphy (20%) and Ifeoma Onumonu (5%).
Balcer’s path to the NWSL is a unique one, although athletics are in her DNA.
Her mom was a three-sport athlete, and her dad was involved in sports. She also grew up with two older brothers, an older sister, and a younger brother — plenty of siblings to try to beat on any given day.