Feature Sky Blue FC Midfielder Raquel Rodriguez Named NWSL Rookie of the Year by Gregg Snyder October 3, 2016 Raquel Rodriguez (Photo by Jeff Auger – Double G Media) Back in January, Sky Blue FC selected Raquel Rodriguez with the no. 2 overall selection in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. She quickly fell into place on the roster and the starting lineup as a midfielder. In all, Rodriguez logged 1,461 minutes, making 17 starts over 18 appearances during the 2016 National Women’s Soccer League season. She recorded one goal and one assist. On Monday, the NWSL announced Rodriguez has been voted the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year. She is the first Sky Blue FC player to receive the honor which is voted on by club officials, players and media who cover the league on consistent basis. “We are absolutely delighted for Rocky in being voted as the NWSL Rookie of the Year,” said Christy Holly, Sky Blue FC head coach. “This award is great recognition for all of the hard work she has put forth over the past season.” Sky Blue FC finished the 2016 season tied for sixth place in the 10 team league. They recorded a record of 7-8-5. Post Views: 1,565 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Gregg Snyder Latest posts by Gregg Snyder (see all) ITZ Staff Makes Super Bowl LV Predictions. Which team wins? Who is MVP? - February 5, 2021 Jets And Nike Create New Jersey High School Girls Flag Football League - February 3, 2021 NJ Sports Photographer, Lauren Guillen, Raising Funds For Local Youth Holiday Gifts - December 11, 2020 President Trump Awards Lou Holtz With Medal of Freedom - December 3, 2020 Related TopicsNational Women's Soccer LeagueNWSLRaquel Rodriguez Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 “Overtime” l Ep. 28: TopSpin Celeb-Athlete Tournament – Dec. 6, 2018 by Stefany Romero | posted on December 19, 2018 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... William Paterson snaps 22 game losing streak against Montclair State Steve Stricker and Nick Price Name Captains’ Assistants For 2017 Presidents Cup