Spirit's Croix Bethune named NWSL Rookie of Year

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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.

Drafted third overall last January, Bethune also earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI first team this season.

On May 1 against the Chicago Red Stars, she became the fourth player in