This month we asked the one and only Jess Fishlock, reigning NWSL MVP, about her feelings on her successful season and what the future holds. See her thoughts below:
Well, I have mixed emotions. Obviously super happy to have won MVP, was not expecting that at all. But disappointed we couldn’t make it to the final & show what we were capable of.
Well in truth, I just wanted to see if I could make it back to the level I was before my knee. Rehab was tough and it took so long to get back on the field .. I just wanted to feel like myself again.
I think what I love the most is adapting to each team I’ve played for, in each different country with each different culture. It’s a real test & I love doing that. This year was so fun because we had so many different styles of players on one team.
I just love playing for my country. It’s the best feeling in the world. I guess the biggest difference is at Wales we have different types of players. Some pro, semi pro & amateur and I LOVE when all that comes together. We all are so different and bring so much to the group. It’s incredible.
Next is 2022 season, going further with both OL Reign & Wales. I still feel like I have so much to give.
I think this season, the NWSL players have really been at the forefront of reality. The injustices the players have spoken about are common situations in life and sports all over the world & I believe what we have done in the NWSL will open up channels for reporting issues all over the world.