DURHAM – At the conclusion of the NWSL season and the Challenge Cup, the Blue Devils have continued to make a mark in the league. A total of 10 Duke women’s soccer standouts saw action in 2023. The latest update is below:
Quinn – OL Reign (NWSL) – Canada National Team
During the season, Quinn appeared in 18 contests, drawing 10 starts. Individually, Quinn has continued to impress as a two-way midfielder for the OL reign. Defensively they have been excellent posting a 66.7 percent tackle success rate, winning nearly 60.0 percent of their areal duels. Quinn finished the season with one goal and two assists and three key passes. Furthermore, Quinn was named to the Canadian National Team’s 23-player roster for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quinn started for Canada’s group stage matches and they shined in a scoreless draw against Nigeria where they played the entire match, providing a crucial block in the 75th minute and a strong goal line clearance at the end of the first half. In October, Quinn was again named to the Canadian squad where they started and played 90 minutes again Brazil in back-to-back games. At a club level, OL Reign posted a 9-8-5 record and finished fourth in the NWSL. OL Reign advanced to the championship match of the NWSL playoffs, before falling, 2-1, to Gotham. In the 2023 Challenge cup, OL Reign won group B on its way to the Final. Quinn appeared off the bench in a losing effort against the NC Courage. Quinn will be pivotal for OL Reign who should set the bar at competing for titles next season.
Ella Stevens – Chicago Red Stars (NWSL)
Ella Stevens, a 2020 Duke graduate, turned in a standout season with the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL. She was a consistent goal-scorer, netting four goals on the year, which tied her 2022 regular season total. Stevens was a consistent presence in the starting lineup, having started 16 out of 22 matches. Her scoring prowess was evident, with her goals stemming from only 16 shots. With most, three of her four goals coming before August, Stevens has the true ability to continue to improve and be a scorer for the Red Stars. Additionally, she has maintained a commendable 70.9 percent pass success rate, contributing to her team’s performance. Despite the Red Stars finishing in 12th place in the regular NWSL season with a record of 7-12-3,…
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