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NWSL awards

NWSL awards

Annual recognition awarded by the National Women's Soccer League


The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) presents six annual awards to individual players. The Golden Boot award is presented to the top scorer at the end of the regular season, while the Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards are voted on by various league constituents. As of 2021, these awards are voted upon in two rounds: in the first round, players (50%), owners/general managers/coaches (25%), and media (25%) vote to determine the nominees; in the second round, players (50%), owners/general managers/coaches (20%), media (20%), and fans (10%) vote among the nominees to determine the winners.[1]

Kerolin, 2023 MVP

In addition, the league also presents two teams of the season awards, the NWSL Best XI and the NWSL Second XI, to individual players. As of 2021, the teams of the season awards are voted on by players (50%), owners/general managers/coaches (20%), media (20%), and fans (10%).[2] Voters for the teams of the season awards are required to name one goalkeeper, four defenders, and a combination of six midfielders and forwards.

Most Valuable Player

Sam Kerr, three-time Golden Boot Winner. She holds the overall record with 18 goals in 2019.

Golden Boot

Becky Sauerbrunn won Defender of the Year four times.

Defender of the Year

Jane Campbell, 2023 Goalkeeper of the Year

Goalkeeper of the Year

Jenna Nighswonger, 2023 Rookie of the Year and 2023 NWSL Champion

Rookie of the Year

Coach of the Year

Teams of the Year

2013

Best XI

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Second XI

2014

Best XI

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Second XI

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2015

Announced September 24, 2015[59]

Best XI

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Second XI

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2016

Announced October 7, 2016[60]

Best XI

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Second XI

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2017

Best XI

Announced October 12, 2017[61]

More information POSITION, PLAYER ...

Second XI

Announced October 10, 2017[62]

More information POSITION, PLAYER ...

2018

Announced September 20, 2018[63]

Best XI

Second XI

2019

Announced October 24, 2019[64]

Best XI

Second XI

2021

Announced November 17, 2021[65]

Best XI

Second XI

2022

Announced October 25, 2022[66]

Best XI

Second XI

2023

Announced November 6, 2023[67]

Best XI

Second XI

Most selections

As of November 6, 2023. Only players with multiple total selections are included.
Players still active in the NWSL
Bold* Players on most recent list

See also


References

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