Jess Fishlock: Wales international wins NWSL MVP award

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Image caption, Jess Fishlock has won 119 capos for Wales since making her debut in 2006

Wales and OL Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock has been named the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) most valuable player.

Fishlock, Wales' most-capped footballer, scored five goals and added four assists in 24 appearances during the season.

It is the 34-year-old's first individual NWSL award since joining the league in 2013.

OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey won the 2021 NWSL coach of the year award.

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England's Harvey, who is in her second stint in charge at OL Reign, has claimed the honour for a third time.

Speaking about Fishlock, Harvey said: "I think that's just a compliment of what she's always brought to this team.

"The journey that she's been on to get to this point has been phenomenal. I'm glad that she's getting some recognition that she deserves."