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Angel City FC Forward Riley Tiernan Named May Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally

NEW YORK (June 5, 2025) - The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Angel City Forward Riley Tiernan has been named Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast talent.

For the second month in a row, Tiernan earned Rookie of the Month honors. Tiernan picked up in May where she left off in April, scoring a brace for Angel City. This included the game-winner in stoppage time.

She closed out the month with her sixth goal on the season. Tiernan leads all rookies in scoring and sits tied for third in the Golden Boot race.

Ally, a financial services company with the nation’s largest all-digital bank and a leading brand in women’s sports, is also a primary sponsor of the NWSL and the official retail banking partner of the NWSLPA.

The NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, is selected by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league consistently, and the NWSL’s on-air broadcast talent. Awards for the month of May are based on performances during NWSL regular season matches.

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