Winters serves as captain of Seattle Reign FC.
Always strong, clever and quick, Keelin Winters came up big for the Reign in a game they needed to win in order to keep playoff hopes alive. Her consistency in midfield has been a Seattle staple that the fans look forward to seeing each game. In her last match at Memorial Stadium Winters’ goal had everyone on their feet, with raucous applause from both the crowd and the team, in a genuine show of love for their departing captain.
Born in Ohio, Winters moved around as a child, attending high school in Colorado and then eventually heading to the University of Portland for college. Named captain of the U20 Women’s National Team, she was a part of the 2008 FIFA U20’s Women’s World Cup championship team. Winters has played for Seattle Reign FC since the inaugural season, going on loan to the Western Sydney Wanderers in 2014 where she was the team’s leading scorer. Winters is set to retire after this season.
A Prost to Keelin Winters!
Keelin Winters #11 Seattle Reign FC.
*The Prost Eisen Frauen (Iron Women) award is given by Prost Amerika to “the toughest women on the field” each week. Not just for a spectacular goal or incredible save, it’s in recognition of a game’s worth of work. The athlete chosen is one that impacts the match through their dedication to winning every play. Each week five athletes (one from each of the games played) will be up for nomination.
The award is voted on by the writers/photographers of Prost Amerika who cover the NWSL, as well as the Supporter Groups of the teams.
Voting was open to the following writers/photographers and Supporter Groups:
Dan McCooey: Editor – Seattle Reign FC
Jeff Lageson: Writer – Seattle Reign FC
Vanya Tucherov: Photographer – Seattle Reign FC
Kristen Gehrke: Editor/Writer – Thorns FC
Jonanna Widner: Writer – Thorns FC
Kim Racon: Writer/Photographer – Sky Blue FC
Kari Heistad: Photographer – Boston Breakers
Alex Dolan: Photographer – Boston Breakers
Dan Gaichias: Contributor from Windy City Soccer – Chicago Red Stars.
Rusty Silber: Contributor from Windy City Soccer – Chicago Red Stars.
Don MacGregor: Contributor from Windy City Soccer – Chicago Red Stars
Randi Staller: Culture Writer covering NWSL
Brian Sanders: Writer – FC Kansas City
Jose Castellanos: Writer – Houston Dash
Jarrett East: Writer – Orlando Pride
Sean Maslin: Editor/Writer/Photographer – Washington Spirit
Megan Cleary: Senior Editor Women’s Coverage
Chicago Local 134: Originally founded in 2009, Chicago Local 134 is a group of women’s soccer fans that is committed to building a community of supporters for the Chicago Red Stars.
Cloud 9: The official supporters group of Sky Blue FC of the National
Women’s Soccer League founded in 2013. We stand, sing, cheer and support our team for 90+minutes, every game.
The Crown: Established in 2016 to support the Orlando Pride. Our goal is to create a culture that is supportive of Orlando Pride in a family, friendly environment, while also supporting the Orlando community through numerous charitable and social activities.
KC Blue Crew: Established in 2012, the KC Blue Crew is an independent supporters group for FC Kansas City.
Boston Armada: The Armada is the official supporters group of the Boston Breakers.
Washington Spirit: We’re a supporters group for the Washington Spirit, and we bring the spirit to DC.
Royal Guard: The Royal Guard SG is the first official supporters group of Seattle’s pro National Women’s Soccer League team, Seattle Reign FC. Founded shortly after our beloved team, in 2013, our goal is to fully support this team, this city, and the surrounding region.
Rose City Riveters: In our third season supporting the Portland Thorns, the group now known as the Rose City Riveters is the preeminent supporters group for women’s professional soccer anywhere in the world.
WNY Flashers: We are a supporter’s group for the WNY Flash of the National Women’s Soccer League.
Bayou City Republic: Working hard to promote the Houston Dash & bring together passionate NWSL fans.
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