WSL2 Player of the Week: Rio Hardy - HerWayToGlory

This week, Rio Hardy has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL2 Player of the Week after an outstanding performance for Bristol City, getting 2 goals.

📸via Bristol City [bcfc.co.uk]

Rio Hardy is a 29-year-old forward for Bristol City.

Performance Highlights:

Rio Hardy netted a brace in Bristol City's win over Ipswich Town, playing the full 90 minutes.

Quote/Insight:

"She sets the press for us, she works so hard, she forces teams to turn the ball over and that's where we really hurt teams." - said Charlotte Healy about Rio Hardy.

Why Rio Deserved the Spotlight:

Rio Hardy found the net twice against Ipswich Town, bringing her total to five goals in all competitions this season.

Next Match/Upcoming Fixture:

Rio Hardy's next game is against Charlton Athletic on Saturday, 16 November. She'll be looking to add more goals to her tally this season. Her team will be aiming to pick up a vital win over Charlton, who are currently top of the league. Bristol City will hope to close the gap in the title race, but it will be a tough test against one of the strongest sides in the division. A win would hand Charlton their first loss of the season, can Bristol be the team to do it?