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Croix Bethune made history on Sunday by setting a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) single-season assist record during Kansas City Current’s 2-1 victory over the Washington Spirit. Her assist came in the 17th minute when she delivered a precise pass to teammate Vanessa DiBernardo, who scored the game-winning goal against the third-ranked Spirit.
Croix Bethune Bests Tobin Heath — and Herself — for NWSL Record
Prior to this achievement, both Bethune and Portland Thorns legend Tobin Heath held the previous record with 10 assists in a single season. Heath set the benchmark in 2016, while Bethune matched it earlier in 2024 during her rookie campaign with Washington Spirit. Notably, Bethune faced her former team Sunday after being traded to Kansas City in January.
Reflecting on the milestone, Bethune shared, “I was thinking about it a lot because I wanted to break that record really bad. I just set some goals for myself and I manifest it and by the grace of God it happens.”
Her record-breaking assist came at a critical moment for the Current, who are currently positioned fourth as they approach the final game of the regular season. Beyond her assist tally, Bethune has also scored four goals this season, bringing her career total to 23 regular-season assists over three professional years.
This remarkable output has reinforced the value of the reported $1 million trade package that Kansas City invested to acquire her, highlighting Bethune’s growing influence and pivotal role within the team.
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