Canberra United’s Ashleigh Sykes is line to become the first player to win back-to-back awards after the forward was today announced as one of four nominees for Professional Footballers Australia’s (PFA) W-League Player of the Month for December.
Having won the award for November Sykes is joined in the nominees list by Melbourne City’s Kim Little, Brisbane Roar’s Katrina Gorry and Melbourne Victory’s Natasha Dowie.
Chosen by an awards committee made of Matildas legends and leading figures in the Australian football media, Sykes continued her outstanding form this season scoring three goals and leading United to two wins for December.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Scottish forward Little equaled Sykes’ scoring rate and she continues to star for the unbeaten City who have already sealed the W-League Premiership.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Nominated for the first time this season, Matildas ace Gorry has impressed for the sixth placed Roar who are eyeing up a finals spot.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Scoring once during December, the Victory’s Dowie has also been nominated for the first time this season for the award.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
PFA Executive Member Lydia Williams said all four nominees were worthy of the recognition.
“I would like to congratulate the four nominees,” said Williams.
“The players will face a tough task to pick a winner.
“All four were in great form during December and have played a big part in what has been a fantastic W-League season so far.”
