Canberra United import Kaleigh Kurtz has been crowned the club's player of the year on her final night in the city before she boards a plane home to the United States.
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The two-time NWSL champion was recognised as such at the club's awards event on Thursday night, having played every minute of Canberra's ill-fated W-League campaign in the club's backline.
She racked up 69 clearances, 28 interceptions, 13 blocks and an assist during her maiden season with the club.
Kurtz will board a plane home on Friday morning after Canberra missed out on the finals for the third successive season before parting ways with head coach Heather Garriock.
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Veteran Leena Khamis claimed the players' player award as she weighs up her future after what looms as her final season in the competition.
American import Simone Charley won the supporters' player of the year gong, having quickly emerged as a fan favourite as she scored five of the club's 13 goals this season.
Hayley Taylor-Young capped off an impressive rookie season with the rising star award.
Meanwhile, Michael Piccolo claimed Canberra United's Y-League player of the year award, while Lachlan Griffiths was named the players' player.
Caden Helmers
Caden Helmers is a sports journalist for The Canberra Times.
Caden Helmers is a sports journalist for The Canberra Times.
