“Izzy continues to be one of our consistently solid performers in each and every game,” said head coach Julie Woodward. “She is getting more comfortable and confident and it’s definitely showing as she has scored tremendous goals in our past two games. She just keeps getting better and better.”
In the team’s game at St. Mary’s on Sunday, Sept. 14, Butterfield scored her first career game-winner in the 2-0 shutout. Alongside her goal in the 52nd minute, she led the Redhawks with two total shots, both on goal.
This season, Butterfield has started all six games while recording two goals for four points, six shots, and three shots on goal. She also ranks second on the team with a shot percentage of 33.3 through the first six matches.
Seattle U (4-2-0) welcomes cross-town rival Washington to Championship Field on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The women’s soccer team will play their next three matches at home, hosting Portland on Thursday, Sept. 25 before opening up WAC play vs. Utah Valley on Sunday, Sept. 28.
Utah Valley’s Jessica Duffin was named Defensive Player of the Week after recording three straight shutouts for the Wolverines this week.
Other Offensive Nominees: Kali Stubbs (Utah Valley), Sarah Todd (Kansas City), Andreya Barrera (UTPA), Riley Richardson (Grand Canyon), Gabby Campbell (New Mexico State)
Other Defensive Nominees: Aubrie Coley (UTPA), Nina Tzianos (Kansas City), Celia Vaughn (Seattle U)