Tobin Heath Named 2016 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

Posted Dec 13, 2016
Tobin Heath has been voted the 2016 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Heath, who has long been a fan favorite for her entertaining style of play and dynamic work with the ball, wins the award for the first time in her ninth year with the U.S. Women’s National Team. She won after earning 40 percent of the vote. Crystal Dunn came in second with 34 percent. (US Soccer)

Related: Soccer

UNC Women’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule
UNC Women's Soccer announced the 2026 schedule Monday. The slate features a unique trip abroad and competitive nonconference opponents to prepare for ACC play. The...
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft
Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record, Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels...
Mon Jul 20, 2026

MLS team apologizes to Kealia Ohai Watt, J.J. Watt for omitting soccer star in post
Kealia Ohai Watt grew up in Draper, Utah, less than 10 miles away from America First Field. She led Alta High School to four straight...
Thu Jul 16, 2026

Crystal Dunn’s Impact Becomes Part of N.C. Courage History
Crystal Dunn did not just play during one of the most successful eras in North Carolina Courage history. She helped shape it. On July 11,...
Mon Jul 13, 2026