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'Baller' Bethune caps rookie year with 2nd award

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Croix Bethune is named the first recipient of the NWSL 's Midfielder of the Year.

The Washington Spirit midfielder tied an NWSL record with 10 assists this season .

The 23-year-old also won an Olympic gold medal with the USWNT in August .

Bethune said she hopes to start running again next week and return for the start of the 2025 season .

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