Aitana Bonmati Clinches Historic Third Ballon d'Or, Patriot League Stars Honored

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati dominated global headlines by earning her third consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or, cementing her status as one of the greatest in women’s football. The 2025 ceremony in Paris saw Bonmati’s extraordinary run recognized with another top individual honor after a stellar club and international campaign, making her the only woman to achieve this feat three years running. Meanwhile, in U.S. collegiate soccer, McGuire, Merrigan, and Vozar earned Patriot League Women’s Soccer weekly honors, celebrating their exceptional performances on the pitch. Off the field, Minnesota Aurora FC received a significant boost as Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve invested in the club, signaling further growth and support for women’s soccer at multiple levels.