Manchester City’s crisis deepened as they surrendered a three-goal lead late in the game to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions but alarm bells continue to ring at the Etihad Stadium after a dramatic late capitulation. A double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan, all in the space of nine minutes either side of the break, looked to have ensured a return to winning ways. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. City almost snatched a late winner when Jack Grealish hit the woodwork but there was no masking another dispiriting result. It was hardly the preparation City wanted for Sunday’s crunch trip to Liverpool, and the Feyenoord fans took great delight in rubbing that fact in. They sung the club anthem they share with Liverpool, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and chanted the name of their former manager Arne Slot, the current Reds boss. Guardiola arrived at the ground with a cut on the bridge of his nose and, once again, his side have been struck a nasty blow. Despite not being at their best, they had dominated early on against what seemed limited Dutch opposition. They threatened when a Gundogan shot was deflected wide and Haaland then went close to opening the scoring when he turned a header onto the post. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther gifted City another chance when he passed straight to Bernardo Silva but Grealish’s fierce volley struck team-mate Phil Foden. Foden forced a save from Wellenreuther but City had a moment of alarm when Igor Paixao got behind the defence only to shoot tamely at Ederson. Nathan Ake missed the target with a header but some luck finally went City’s way just before the break when Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien, was harshly adjudged to have fouled Haaland. The Norwegian rammed home the resulting spot-kick and City returned re-energised for the second period. They won a corner when a Matheus Nunes shot was turned behind and Gundogan fired the hosts’ second – albeit with aid of a deflection – with a firm volley from the edge of the box. City turned up the heat and claimed their third soon after as Gundogan released Nunes with a long ball and his low cross was turned into the net by a sliding Haaland. 44' ⚽️ Man City 1-0 Feyenoord50' ⚽️ Man City 2-0 Feyenoord53' ⚽️ Man City 3-0 Feyenoord75' ⚽️ Man City 3-1 Feyenoord82' ⚽️ Man City 3-2 Feyenoord89' ⚽️ Man City 3-3 Feyenoord 🤯🤯🤯 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) It seemed City were heading for a morale-lifting victory but a couple of Gvardiol errors changed the script. The Croatian, who had a torrid time in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing by Tottenham, first horribly misplaced a backpass and allowed Moussa to nip in and round Ederson. Ordinarily that 75th-minute reply would have been a mere consolation and City would close out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time. Again he gave the ball away and Feyenoord pounced. The ball was lofted into the box and Jordan Lotomba fired a shot that glanced the post and deflected across goal, where Gimenez chested in. Ederson then blundered as he raced out of his area and was beaten by Paixao, who crossed for Hancko to head into an empty net. Amid some moments of unrest in the crowd, when objects were thrown, City tried to rally in stoppage time. Grealish had an effort deflected onto the bar but the hosts had to settle for a draw.Trump's lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a over the Chicago Bears. The move announced Tuesday means that Pace must miss at least the Vikings next four games. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker Jamin Davis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad. Pace, 23, had started each of the Vikings nine games this season. The 2023 undrafted free agent from Cincinnati had 56 tackles — including six for loss — and three sacks. Murphy, 24, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent this spring. He was placed on injured reserve Aug. 27. Davis had Oct. 29 after by the Washington Commanders a week earlier. Washington selected him out of Kentucky with the in the 2021 draft. The 25-year-old Davis has 282 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, two forced fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his NFL career. He led the Commanders with a career-high 104 tackles in 2022. The Vikings (9-2) host the Arizona Cardinals (6-5) on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press
The holiday season feels a little less jolly considering the amount of waste generated by gift-giving. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the amount of household garbage in the U.S. increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. After the decorations come down, all that waste heads to landfills, producing a significant contributor to climate change: methane gas. “Greening” the holidays is essential, and one simple tip is to think more about how sustainable the materials are in your decorations, decor, and, of course, gifts. Instead of plastics, you could opt for items that can be reused, are made of renewable materials or natural fibers that boast a smaller environmental impact in both production and durability. Due to consumers’ desires for more eco-friendly goods, sustainable materials are among the biggest trends in home decor. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable—and earth-conscious—home goods that make perfect holiday gifts. Made Trade rounded up a list of sustainable home decor trends in 2025 that offer dozens of creative options for holiday gift-giving. Each trend includes examples of great gifts for the home and advice for ensuring items are sustainably produced or can help create a more eco-friendly space. In the depths of winter’s gray days, it’s a real gift to see a little green, which is why indoor gardening gifts are a wonderful idea. Not only are they eco-friendly and promote sustainability—the more food you can grow yourself, the less you have to buy—they also foster an appreciation of nature and bring the natural world indoors to enjoy. Sprouting kits and microgreens require minimal amounts of space and sunlight, but a sunny, south-facing window will permit a small herb garden or leafy greens for salads. If you’re not sure what kind of light your recipient has access to, go with gifting indoor grow lamps along with the plants, or pick a hardy, low-water houseplant—some can act as natural air purifiers too. When buying gifts for the home, consider what materials the items are made from and how far away they come from—not only are natural materials like rattan, jute, palm leaves, clay, organic cotton and linen, and ceramics more sustainable, but if they are being used by a local craftsperson, gifters are also saving on fossil fuels for the transportation. Plus, you’re helping the local economy by supporting local craftspeople, so it’s a win-win. Natural fiber pillows, sheets, blankets, and even doormats offer comfort and consideration of the environment. The most sustainable and eco-friendly gift is one you already have, so get creative about reusing materials already in or around your home (raid the recycling bin, find nice pieces of wood outside, wash out and reuse glass jars) to fashion them into new, thoughtful goods. Similarly, think vintage and secondhand—what items can you give a second life to by passing them along to someone who will find new meaning in them? Some of the most thoughtful gifts are small heirlooms—pieces of jewelry or a beloved ceramic dish—passed along to the next generation that will appreciate them. Green technology offers ways to reduce our carbon footprint in everyday life, and smart thermostats, solar lights, smart sprinklers, and smart plugs all make great gifts, saving people money and conserving our valuable resources. For those looking into home renovations or updating decor, try a new light fixture paired with smart blubs, or a new window treatment with smart shades. Even something as simple as a rain barrel can reduce energy use—and while the technology for that isn’t very sophisticated, it certainly is, like composting, “smart.” Integrated outdoor living is the ultimate gift, allowing us to bring the natural world into our homes. However, doing so sustainably takes a little more effort than simply leaving the doors to the deck open all the time. First, find eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor furniture, perhaps thrifting it or buying it used and fixing it up for a one-of-a-kind gift. If you can’t go secondhand, choose furniture made of sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood, recycled plastic (great for outdoor rugs), or bamboo. For smaller gifts, consider solar lights, a water feature that recycles water, a rain barrel, or even a set of handmade wind chimes made from seashells. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on Made Trade and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Founded in 2017, Stacker combines data analysis with rich editorial context, drawing on authoritative sources and subject matter experts to drive storytelling.WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 13, 2024-- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRDN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced plans to host a conference call and webcast to report topline data for the THRIVE-2 phase 3 clinical trial, evaluating veligrotug in chronic TED, on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:00am ET. Conference call and webcast information The webcast can be accessed under “Events and Presentations” on the Investors section of the Viridian website at viridiantherapeutics.com . To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-715-9871 (domestic) or 646-307-1963 (international) and reference code 9934051. A replay of the webcast will be available following the completion of the event. About Viridian Therapeutics Viridian is a biopharmaceutical company focused on engineering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for patients with serious and rare diseases. Viridian’s expertise in antibody discovery and protein engineering enables the development of differentiated therapeutic candidates for previously validated drug targets in commercially established disease areas. Viridian is advancing multiple candidates in the clinic for the treatment of patients with thyroid eye disease (TED). The company is conducting a pivotal program for veligrotug (VRDN-001), including two global phase 3 clinical trials (THRIVE and THRIVE-2), to evaluate its efficacy and safety in patients with active and chronic TED. Viridian is also advancing VRDN-003 as a potential best-in-class subcutaneous therapy for the treatment of TED, including two ongoing global phase 3 pivotal clinical trials, REVEAL-1 and REVEAL-2, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VRDN-003 in patients with active and chronic TED. In addition to its TED portfolio, Viridian is advancing a novel portfolio of neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) inhibitors, including VRDN-006 and VRDN-008, which has the potential to be developed in multiple autoimmune diseases. Viridian is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.viridiantherapeutics.com . Follow Viridian on LinkedIn and X . Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “on track,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “design,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, plans and intentions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: preclinical and clinical development of Viridian’s product candidates veligrotug (formerly VRDN-001), VRDN-003, VRDN-006 and VRDN-008; Viridian’s product candidates potentially being best-in-class; and the potential for Viridian’s product candidates to be developed in multiple autoimmune diseases. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties including but not limited to the potential utility, efficacy, potency, safety, clinical benefits, clinical response and convenience of Viridian’s product candidates and those risks set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 12, 2024 and other subsequent disclosure documents filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Neither the company, nor its affiliates, advisors, or representatives, undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213672239/en/ CONTACT: Anabel Chan, 617-458-8725 Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications IR@viridiantherapeutics.com Louisa Stone, 617-272-4604 Manager, Investor Relations IR@viridiantherapeutics.com KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HEALTH HEALTH TECHNOLOGY OTHER HEALTH CLINICAL TRIALS PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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Celebrity MasterChef: Full contestants list with photosPerson-to-person e-money transfers of $1.8 billion as at 30 June 2024, 87 per cent population with active mobile money accounts as at December 2023, percentage of adult population making or receiving digital payments other than mobile money in 2023 at 45.4 per cent, currency in circulation as at 31 July 2024 at $1.1billion and inward personal remittances increasing by 8.8 per cent to $1.2billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, an increase of 23.2 per cent from the previous are some of the key data presented in the Reserve Bank of Fiji August 2023-July 2024 annual report that was released this week. THE RBF Governor Ariff Ali states in the report the Fijian economy exhibited resilience in dealing with ongoing risks stemming from restrictive monetary policy in its trading partner economies and the escalation of inflationary pressures from both domestic and international factors. He said after registering a record-high growth of 19.8 per cent in 2022, followed by a 7.5 per cent expansion last year, the domestic economy growth is projected to grow for the third consecutive year in 2024. He adds this is at a slower pace, stating the positive economic activity is driven by a robust tourism sector, supported by an increase in Government expenditure and historically low rates in the financial sector. The commercial banking industry RBF reports prudential assessment of the commercial banking industry’s capital, earnings and liquidity positions were satisfactory, with asset quality indicators rated as marginal as of June 30 2024. RBF reports total assets of the commercial banks grew over the year by 5 per cent to $14.8billion as of 30 June 2024, underpinned by the increase in loans and advances by $974.9million, and balances due from banks by $109.6million. Commercial banks’ loans and advances continued with its growth momentum conducive to the Fijian economy’s recovery, increasing over 12 months by 11.8 per cent to $9.3billion, said the RBF. The majority of the commercial banks’ lending were to the private individuals’ sector at 27.6 per cent, followed by wholesale, retail, hotels and restaurants, and real estate sectors at 22.4 per cent and 19.8 per cent, respectively. The RBF states total deposits of the commercial banks’ rose by 7.4 per cent to $11.6billion over the 2023-2024 period, attributed to demand and time deposits which grew by $0.5billion and $0.3billion, respectively. Credit institutions The RBF reports performance indicators of the credit institutions industry were satisfactory for capital, earnings and liquidity positions, while asset quality was rated as poor. Credit institutions industry’s total assets grew annually by 4.3 per cent to $777.6million as at June 2024, mainly attributed to the $58.5million increase in loans and advances, while decreases were noted in balance due from banks by $35.5million and fixed assets by $10.7million. The RBF adds the growth in loans and advances to $561.9million was largely driven by the private individuals, professional and business services, and wholesale, retail, hotels and restaurants sectors. Credit institutions’ balance due from banks, on the other hand, reported a reduction of 21.3 per cent when compared to the same period in 2023, to $130.8million, said the RBF. Total deposits of the credit institutions increased by 7.1 per cent over 12 months, to $447.2million. Payment service providers The RBF states the uptake and usage of digital payment platforms in Fiji remains promising, driven by technology advancements and an increase in consumer demand for convenient, efficient and accessible financial solutions. The RBF added this is supported by the high volume of inward remittances. As of June 30 2024, the total value of electronic money (e-money) in circulation was reported at $94.8million (June 2023: $80.1m), with an average of $97.4million in circulation on a monthly basis during the 12-month period. RBF adds while the number of registered e-money accounts declined by 0.3 per cent to 945,390 in June 2024 compared to the same period last year, the number of active e-money users increased from 454,092 in June 2023 to 655,493. Person-to-person (P2P) transfers significantly increased by 56.1 per cent over the 12-month period, to $1.8billion as of June 30 2024. E-money platforms The RBF states the increase in the usage of e-money platforms indicate the general shift in behaviour of consumers towards digital financial services largely due to its convenience and accessibility. International inward remittances via e-money platforms stood at $551.2million as of June 30 2024, increasing by 36.6 per cent (or $147.8m) over the year, largely supported by the increase in the volume of inward remittances from Australia, the United States of America, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Total transactions acquired via payment service providers payment platforms increased by 151 per cent to $550.5million as of June 30 2024, said the RBF. The significant increase in the volume of acquired transactions indicate local businesses’ uptake of payment service providers payment platforms as a means for accepting payment transactions. The RBF states the Fijian Government’s regulated public transport fare payment system, e-Transport, continues to operate on Vodafone Fiji’s M-PAiSA platform. Aggregate value of top-up transactions for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024 was reported at $292.4million, declining by 17.1 per cent from $352.6million worth of top-up transactions recorded in the same period last year. Currency in circulation The RBF states as of July 31 2024, total currency in circulation stood at just above $1billion. The value of notes in circulation increased by 4.4 per cent to $982.8million during the financial year, with the $5, $10 and $100 denominations being the highest circulated notes. The value of coins in circulation increased by 6.3 per cent to $78.9million during the financial year. The $2 and $1 coins registered a growth of 7.7 per cent to $23.8million and 7.4 per cent to $20.3million, respectively. The RBF states for the financial year ended July 31 2024, the value of currency issued to commercial banks was $1,118.4million, of which $1,112.4million was in notes and $6million in coins. The RBF adds the $100 and $50 notes issued continued to be the highest in value, driven by its increasing usage in automated teller machines. The $2 and $1 coins issued continued to be the highest in value, reflecting the shift in public demand from low to high-value coins.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- CUPRA, the unconventional challenger brand that inspires the world from Barcelona, has begun preliminary talks with Penske Automotive Group to explore a new partnership ahead of entering the U.S. market by the end of the decade. Since its launch in 2018, CUPRA, the first new automotive brand created within the Volkswagen Group, has sold over 750,000 cars. The brand, which has already proven to be a success in Europe, will now take its unstoppable impulse to the United States by the end of the decade. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120532152/en/ (Photo: Business Wire) A brand for the new generation Positioned between the mass and premium segments, CUPRA is a brand for the new generation that wants to challenge the status quo. With its range of ICE, PHEV and BEV cars that combine bold design and great performance, CUPRA has established itself as one of Europe’s fastest growing car brands. The brand has also found great success outside Europe, in markets including Mexico and Turkey. In 2022, CUPRA took its first major step in globalization, when it launched in Australia. Now, it is ready to undertake its most ambitious expansion to date by entering the U.S. market. With this goal in mind, CUPRA is in early stage talks with Penske Automotive Group. “CUPRA’s ambition is to be a truly global brand and expanding into the United States represents one of the greatest milestones on our journey,” said Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA. “We have great respect for the U.S. market, recognizing that a strong distribution and retail strategy is essential for success. By entering into preliminary discussions with Penske Automotive Group, we are exploring opportunities with the best possible partner, one with the right distribution network to introduce CUPRA to a new generation of American car lovers. Penske Automotive Group’s leadership in the industry and experience with the Volkswagen Group make this a very promising potential partnership” continued Wayne Griffiths. CUPRA’s journey to the U.S. market CUPRA will enter the U.S. market by the end of the decade in key states that are aligned with the brand. Its range of products are expected to include ICE, PHEV and BEV. CUPRA will leverage synergies within the Brand Group Core by producing one of the models in Volkswagen factories in the North America region. To lead CUPRA into the U.S., Bernhard Bauer, the former Managing Director of CUPRA Germany, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of CUPRA USA. The final location for its headquarters and details of the specific model lineup will be announced at a later date. A proven success story Since its launch in 2018, CUPRA has disrupted the European automotive industry with its fully-fledged lineup of vehicles. The range includes the CUPRA Ateca, a sporty SUV; the CUPRA Leon, recently redesigned with 100% CUPRA DNA; and the CUPRA Formentor, the brand’s bestselling model and modern icon. Both the CUPRA Formentor and the CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle, were finalists for the European Car of the Year Award. This year, CUPRA embarked on its biggest product offensive to date with the launch of the CUPRA Tavascan, the brand’s first all-electric SUV coupe and the CUPRA Terramar, a sporty and electrified SUV, that was recently included on the 2025 European Car of the Year list of finalists. Next to come will be the CUPRA Raval, the brand’s radical interpretation of an urban EV. CUPRA is a design led and performance driven brand that has achieved significant success internationally, earning over 200 awards, including top Red Dot Award: Best of the Best for the DarkRebel Showcar, the most radical interpretation of what CUPRA can be. It has been named the 2nd trendiest brand by 'Auto Motor und Sport' in Germany. It has achieved a brand value of 2.1 billion USD and has more than 900 points of sale worldwide, including 9 flagship CUPRA City Garages in major global destinations: Mexico City, Munich, Milan, Lisbon, Rotterdam, Sydney, Berlin, Paris and Madrid. CUPRA has also made a name for itself beyond the automotive, by branching into the worlds of sports, music, cinema and fashion forming partnerships with organizations including Spanish soccer club F.C. Barcelona and the Primavera Sound music festival. CUPRA is the unconventional challenger brand that brings together emotion, electrification, and performance to inspire the world from Barcelona. Launched in 2018, CUPRA has become one of Europe’s fastest growing car brands and has a global network of specialised points of sale. CUPRA proves that electrification and sportiness are a perfect match, and in 2023 the brand hit new heights with more than 230,000 vehicles delivered. Each successive launch of a model has marked a new milestone in defining the brand’s character, with a challenging and original design: the CUPRA Ateca, a unique model in its segment; the CUPRA Leon, redesigned and enhanced as a standalone CUPRA model; the CUPRA Formentor, the first model to be developed exclusively by the brand and the company’s best-selling vehicle to date; the CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle; the CUPRA Tavascan, an all-electric SUV coupe; and the CUPRA Terramar, the brand’s sporty SUV. CUPRA is FC Barcelona's official automotive and mobility partner, the Premier Padel Tour's premium sponsor and the official sponsor of the eSports Club Finetwork KOI. CUPRA is also proud to participate in the Formula E racing competition. The CUPRA Tribe is made up of a team of ambassadors who want to be the driving force of change. Its members include Oscar nominated film director J.A. Bayona, Formula E driver Lucas Di Grassi, Street Artist TvBoy, Olympic gold medallists Adam Peaty and Saul Craviotto, the German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen, and two-time Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Award-winning footballer Alexia Putellas. www.cupraofficial.com View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120532152/en/ CONTACT: Cécilia Taieb Global Director of Communications T: +34 690 09 59 30 cecilia.taieb@seat.es Helena Mariscal de Gante Global Head of Corporate Communications T: +34 660 24 24 77 helena.mariscal@seat.es http://seat-mediacenter.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA EUROPE SPAIN UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING AUTOMOTIVE SOURCE: CUPRA Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/21/2024 05:38 PM/DISC: 11/21/2024 05:38 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120532152/en
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NoneKANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award on Thursday when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL's Midfielder of the Year, and told ESPN that she is only just getting started. Bethune, who tied an NWSL record with 10 assists this season, was also named Rookie of the Year earlier this week. She earned her first cap for the United States this year and won an Olympic gold medal with the team in August. Her season was cut short by a torn meniscus suffered while throwing out a celebratory first pitch in late August, meaning she won't be on the field for the Spirit in Saturday's NWSL Championship against the Orlando Pride . Bethune said she hopes to start running again next week and return to the field for the start of the 2025 season. Editor's Picks Can the NWSL ever compete with MLS, NHL, NFL or NBA? 7h Jeff Kassouf Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer 2d ESPN News Services Rodman, Spirit beat Bay FC, reach NWSL semis 11d "Of course, staying healthy, but building on this year," she told ESPN about her future goals. "Having such a great rookie season, I feel like a lot of people might think it will be hard to top or do better, but for me, I feel like this is just the base to build off of that and to continue to elevate as a player." Bethune needed only 17 games to tie former USWNT great Tobin Heath's NWSL assists record from 2016. Heath, a two-time World Cup winner, was one of Bethune's favorite players growing up. Bethune said Heath congratulated her on her great season and agrees that there are similarities in their games. "Tobin is so cheeky and creative, and she has great soccer IQ," Bethune said. "I feel like there's a lot of similarities and just watching her play was always so much fun." She continued: "For me, I've just been playing soccer for so long and I love it. I've been taken away from the game, and it helped me find love even more for the game, so I feel like when it's time to play and perform, I'm just out there doing what I love, just having fun. I feel like I naturally go into a state of flow or calmness." Bethune joins USWNT defender Naomi Girma as the only first-year player to win NWSL Rookie of the Year in addition to another award. Girma was also named Defender of the Year as a rookie for the San Diego Wave in 2022. Bethune described the year as "blessings on blessings," although having it cut short by another injury, one that didn't even occur during soccer activities, took some time to process. "The first week or two were tough, especially coming to peace with what happened," she said. "It happened and I can't change anything about it. But after that, just the support being around and flipping my mentality like let's put this work in to get back, it was fine after that." Bethune is one of 11 players this year to earn her first senior USWNT call-up under head coach Emma Hayes. She said she wrote down the Olympics as one of her goals at the beginning of 2024, despite being uncapped, and it manifested itself. "I honestly love it," Bethune said of the youth movement in the league and with the USWNT. "I think it's showing that no matter what class or how old you are, if you're a baller you're a baller. I love that Emma's giving us youth and the younger ones an opportunity to see what we can do. We definitely do have some OG ballers involved with the national team, but I love that she's allowing us to show what we can do." She is also part of a Washington Spirit rookie class that has played a crucial role in the team's championship run. Washington has continued its strong run of form despite missing Bethune this season. The attacking midfielder is in Kansas City with the squad and will be cheering them on from the sidelines. "I think what makes the team special is our grit, our determination to work hard, but also the trust we have within each other," Bethune said. "I feel like from the beginning of the season, the exterior of our bubble, everyone else didn't believe in us or think that we would get this far -- especially having a new team and then a new coach come in. But I feel like we stuck together and stayed within our bubble to perform so well."
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