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Alanna Kennedy: Internet Phenom

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Alanna Kennedy made waves across social media for her stunner midfield goal that gave the Orlando Pride the 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit and the soccer world took notice 


PS - This goal is (obviously) up for NWSL Goal of the Week. Head on over to the NWSL’s Twitter page to cast your vote for this worldy!



The National Women’s Soccer League is still in awe of the goal:


Her goal finished No. 5 on Sportscenter’s Top 10 plays:


We were honored to just see it but ‘99er and U.S. WNT legend Kate Markgraf was lucky enough to be on the call for this one:


And, no massive play is complete without a little Celine (thanks to women’s soccer writer RJ Allen on this one):



Emily van Egmond, Kennedy’s Aussie teammate and midfield partner, is proud to live with a legend:


And of course the Matildas’ took time to recognize their own:


Kennedy’s Matilda’s teammate, and Portland Thorns player, Caitlin Foord was also impressed by the goal:


Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines was left speechless:


World Cup Champion Heather O’Reilly knows how impressive the goal was:


Ali Krieger had to be held back from running on the field:


And even super striker Sydney Leroux is taking a few notes from her Pride teammate!