Three Kansas City Current players have been selected to the Best XI of the Month for August in the National Women’s Soccer League.
The three players, Elizabeth Ball, Lo’eau LaBonta and A.D. Franch, were instrumental in the three wins and a draw by the Current during August.
Ball, defender, received her first Team of the Month honor. One of the NWSL’s most underrated players, Ball has been the central backbone of the Current’s defense all season. She played the full 90 minutes in all four August games and has played in all but 176 minutes of the season for the Current.
The defender also notched the game-winning assist in the team’s 4-3 win over North Carolina. She finished the month with five tackles, 16 duels won and a team-best 22 clearances. Ball’s 18 blocks on the season rank second in the NWSL.
LaBonta, a midfielder, was voted to the monthly Best XI for the second straight month and third time in her career. She scored three goals and an assist in August as she led the team’s central midfield. Her relentless attack and work ethic have proved contagious, along with her appreciation for goal celebrations.
Franch, goalkeeper, also earned her second straight monthly Best XI award and her fourth career award. She recorded goals against average of 1.66 in August as she backstopped the club to three wins and a draw.
The selections were made by the NWSL Media Association.
The Current are on the road for two games against NJ-NY Gotham on Sept. 11 and the Chicago Red Stars on Sept. 14 before returning home to face the Portland Thorns at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, and the Washington Spirit at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.
Tickets are available for both matches at KansasCityCurrent.com/tickets.