Crystal Dunn's CONCACAF Moment - Sports Blog by Bettitude

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

She hasn’t been in the spotlight in recent months as she awaits the arrival of her first child, but Crystal Dunn got a wonderful surprise at Thorns training this week.

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Dunn was awarded the Concacaf Player of the Year award for her performance in 2021.
Dunn started all six matches in the USWNT’s bronze-winning Tokyo Olympic campaign.

She also featured heavily in the team’s 2021 SheBelieves Cup win, holding down the left-back position despite being a natural midfielder.
At the club level, Dunn had a very successful year with the Thorns in the midfield before announcing her pregnancy.

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She helped the Thorns to the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, the 2021 International Champions Cup and the 2021 NWSL Shield, starting 12 of the 15 matches she played.
As Portland general manager (and former Concacaf head of women’s football) Karina Leblanc presented her with the trophy, Dunn couldn’t hide her surprise.

“I really was so surprised that I won this,” Dunn said. “I’m here to let other women who look like me know that their dreams matter and their dreams are achievable.”
The moment also served as a reminder that Dunn has been training with the Thorns throughout her. pregnancy, with expectations to return to the field as soon as she can.
“Now, about to be a mom, I’m all about chasing new perspectives and evolving myself as a person and a player,” she said.

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There were a number of worthy players in the Concacaf region last year, but no one can deny the impact Dunn makes on every team she’s a part of at multiple positions.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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