Seattle Reign star Jess Fishlock has officially received her honors today as a MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire. Fishlock was honored for her services to women’s football and the LGBT community.

Fishlock spoke with the Wales Football Association website about being a LGBT role model, stating that “people have such a hard time within themselves let alone society so it’s important that everyone is OK with who they are, and they feel safe with who they are.”

Fishlock has played in 6 different countries and is currently serving as co-captain for Seattle Reign FC. She is also the first Welsh player, male or female, to earn 100 caps for her country.

Can't quite find the words to describe today….. pic.twitter.com/OSKNwgRoTJ — James Fishlock (@JimFish286) December 20, 2018