Midge Purce is the Budweiser NWSL Player of the Week

Midge Purce scored the first goal of the NWSL regular season in Gotham’s home opener against the Dash, earning her Player of the Week honors.

Week 1 is @100Purcent 💯

The @GothamFC star takes home @budweiserusa Player of the Week honors 👏#NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/ExpUNNOdBk

— National Women's Soccer League (@NWSL) May 19, 2021

Purce, creating space in the box with some dazzling footwork, secured Gotham FC the team’s first win of the season, scoring the game’s only goal.

💫 The Marvelous Midge Purce 💫#NJNYvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/VSEZgZmLCR

— National Women's Soccer League (@NWSL) May 15, 2021

Gotham FC will look to extend their regular season win-streak in the club’s game against the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday.