The World Cup hype is fading away, which means it’s time for FIFA’s Best awards. FIFA announced the nominees for their best-of awards today, with four Americans on the list of best female player. Instead of a list of 10, there are 12 this year, as Best rules allow for the list to be expanded in case of a points tie from the nominating committee. They are:
Lucy Bronze (ENG) – Olympique Lyonnais
Julie Ertz (USA) – Chicago Red Stars
Caroline Graham Hansen (NOR) – Wolfsburg / FC Barcelona
Ada Hegerberg (NOR) – Olympique Lyonnais
Amandine Henry (FRA) – Olympique Lyonnais
Sam Kerr (AUS) – Chicago Red Stars / Perth Glory
Rose Lavelle (USA) – Washington Spirit
Vivianne Miedema (NED) – Arsenal
Alex Morgan (USA) – Orlando Pride
Megan Rapinoe (USA) – Reign FC
Wendie Renard (FRA) – Olympique Lyonnais
Ellen White (ENG) – Birmingham City / Manchester City
Only one American made the list of nominees for coaches, although she certainly comes to that list with an ace up her sleeve in the form of a World Cup trophy.