Canada international Adriana Leon wins NWSL player of the week award

Canada international Adriana Leon wins NWSL player of the week award | iNFOnews.ca
Japan's Asano Nagasato (20) battles for the ball with Canada's Adriana Leon (19) during second half action of an international friendly match in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday October 25, 2014. Canadian international Adriana Leon has won player of the week honours in the National Women's Soccer League. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

TORONTO – Canadian international Adriana Leon has won player of the week honours in the National Women’s Soccer League.

The Boston forward had a goal and an assist to lead the Breakers to a 3-0 win at the Washington Spirit, helping the 4-12-7 Breakers snap a 10-game winless run. It also marked Boston’s first road win in 14 games.

The 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is having a banner season with six goals and six assists. Leon also won the award for Week 3 this season when she had a goal and two assists against Seattle Reign FC.

The NWSL Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by the NWSL Media Association.

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