Wave star Alex Morgan highlights NWSL Best XI squad

San Diego Wave star Alex Morgan and fellow U.S. Women's National Team compatriots Sofia Huerta of OL Reign and Mallory Pugh of the Chicago Red Stars were named to the NWSL Best XI first team on Tuesday.

Morgan, a forward, won the Golden Boot with a career-best 15 goals while helping the expansion franchise reach the semifinals of the playoffs.

Huerta stood out on defense for OL Reign, while Pugh scored 11 goals as Chica