Nikki Stanton

Stanton returned for a third season with Glory in 2017 having become a firm fans’ favourite thanks to her all-action displays in midfield. The 27-year-old also shone in the NWSL last term, contributing 13 assists in 16 appearances en route to taking out the Unsung Hero award for her club side, Sky Blue FC. She began her senior career in her native USA with Seattle Sounders.