The Football Association (FA) has defended its decision to scrap replays for the FA Cup from the first round next season, saying they discussed the move with the Premier League and English Football League (EFL).
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL Midfielder of the Year, and said age is no barrier to success.
