SEATTLE, WA— Seattle Reign FC midfielder Kim Little has been voted the Army National Guard Player of the Month by the media for the month of May of the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.

The Scottish international was also voted Player of the Month for April and is the first player in NWSL history to earn the award on multiple occasions as well as in back-to-back months.

“I’m really pleased for Kim she has been a consistent performer in the league and has given every opposition we have played problems,” said head coach and general manager Laura Harvey. “She has worked hard to put in good performances and we hope that she can continue in this good form she is in.”

Little, 23, scored four goals over five games in May to help Reign FC to a 3-0-2 record during the month as Seattle maintained their place at the top of the league table.

The Aberdeen, Scotland native has scored in each of her last five contests and recorded her first assist of the season during Reign’s 3-1 victory over Sky Blue FC on June 1.

The five consecutive games with a goal ties an NWSL record set last season by Western New York Flash forward Abby Wambach. FC Kansas City midfielder Lauren Holiday also scored in five straight matches during the 2013 season.

Little has started in all ten matches and played all but six minutes of the season. Her nine goals in 10 games leads the league and her four game-winning goals leads the club. Little is a perfect 4-4 from the penalty spot as Reign FC’s lone penalty taker.

She scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Portland Thorns FC on May 10 and has been instrumental in extending Seattle’s current unbeaten run to 10 games – which tied the NWSL record set by FC Kansas City in 2013 – with a game-tying goal in both the Reign’s 1-1 draw with FC Kansas City on May 21 and a 2-2 draw May 25 against the Western New York Flash.

Seattle Reign FC will have the opportunity to break the record when they return to action Saturday, June 7 at 7 p.m. (PT) against the Chicago Red Stars at the Moda Pitch at Memorial Stadium.

The Army National Guard Player of the Month is selected each month of the regular season by a selection of journalists that cover the league on a consistent basis.

About Army National Guard

The National Guard congratulates Kim Little on being selected as the Army National Guard Player of the Month. Being a member of the Guard is like being a member of a soccer team-united we play, united we win. As in soccer, flexibility, dedication and commitment are the keys to success in the National Guard. As a part-time job, the Guard offers flexibility to its members so they can balance school/work/play while providing them with opportunities to develop their personal and professional skills. The National Guard’s free soccer clinics and camps are a way to introduce the local Guard recruiter to members of their community who may see the Guard as an opportunity to earn a paycheck, receive college tuition assistance or gain life experience on the path to reaching your reach your goals.

In more than 3,200 locations, there is a National Guardsmen in nearly every community. The incredible versatility of National Guard members enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, support our national defense strategy, provide counterdrug support, assist in overseas reconstruction efforts and more – all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.



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