There were many excellent individual performances over the course of the weekend, yet these 11 players stood out the most at their respective positions.
Goalkeeper
Alyssa Naeher, United States – Naeher was incredible when it mattered the very most in making three saves in the 3-1 penalty shootout win for the U.S. against Canada. She also scored one of the U.S. shootout goals.
Defenders
Greta Espinoza, Mexico – Espinoza had a steal and completed 84 percent of her passes in Mexico’s 3-0 defeat to Brazil.
Naomi Girma, United States – Girma was a solid presence in the back for the U.S., as she made a steal and completed 15 passes on the night.
Antonia, Brazil – Antonia fired home the second goal for Brazil and would finish the night by completing 96 percent of her passes.
Midfielders
Yasmim, Brazil – Yasmim’s clever backheeled shot in front of goal earned Brazil their third score of the night, completing a performance in which she completed 48 of 50 passes.
Ashley Lawrence, Canada – Lawrence was in the middle of every positive movement for Canada and she finished the night with an assist and three steals, while completing 26 passes.
Lindsey Horan, United States – Horan showed leadership from start to finish in the U.S. midfield, with four steals, three shots while completing 72 percent of her passes.
Adriana, Brazil – Adriana opened the scoring for Brazil as part of a fantastic performance. In addition to her score, she completed 63 of 67 passes, chipped in an assist and had four shots.
Forwards
Sophia Smith, United States – Smith was a super sub, entering the fray in the second half, scoring a key U.S. goal in extra time and then converting her penalty in the shootout.
Jaedyn Shaw, United States – The 19-year-old continues to amaze, as she scored her fourth goal of the tournament when she opened the scoring for the U.S. She also finished with three steals.
Adriana Leon, Canada – Leon notched her sixth goal of the tournament when the pressure was at its highest, converting a penalty on the final kick of extra time. She also had three steals.