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
Daniela Solera, Costa Rica – Solera made six saves and seven clearances, while conceding only one goal in Costa Rica’s narrow 1-0 extra time defeat to Canada.
Defenders
Jenna Nighswonger, United States – Nighswonger found the back of the net for the second U.S. goal on the night. She also completed 78 percent of her passes.
Cristina Ferral, Mexico – Ferral played almost a perfect game in Mexico’s 3-2 win versus Paraguay, completing 32 of 33 passes, while making a steal and taking two shots.
Vanessa Gilles, Canada – Composed like always, Gilles completed 95 percent of her passes, made a steal and took four shots in Canada’s 1-0 extra time win against Costa Rica.
Karen Luna, Mexico – Luna continued her exceptional W Gold Cup with a fantastic goal from two shots, plus 33 passes completed.
Midfielders
Jessie Fleming, Canada – Fleming was a rock in the middle of the park for Canada, completing 68 of 79 passes while supplying the assist on the lone Canada goal.
Lindsey Horan, United States – Horan was a leader throughout, calmly converting a penalty to give the U.S. an early lead, finishing with four shots and 74 percent of passes completed.
Yasmim, Brazil – Brazil reached the semifinals thanks to a 5-1 win over Argentina in which Yasmim scored a goal and completed 40 passes.
Forwards
Jacqueline Ovalle, Mexico – Ovalle had two goals from five shots, plus a steal in 97 minutes of action for Mexico.
Evelyne Viens, Canada – Viens was the hero for Canada by scoring the winning goal in extra time on a perfectly-placed header. She also completed 67 percent of her passes.
Bia Zaneratto, Brazil – Zaneratto had a pair of goals to pace Brazil to victory against Argentina. She also finished the night with an assist and a steal.