Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
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.
The NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player award is presented to the best player in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship Game. Tobin Heath received the first NWSL championship MVP award in 2013; she scored the opening goal of Portland Thorns FC 's 2–0 victory in the inaugural championship game . [ 1 ]
Lindsey Horan (2018) was the first winner not also to win the Golden Boot presented to the NWSL's top goal scorer. [1] Sam Kerr (2017, 2019) is the first player to win multiple MVP awards. [ 2 ] Five players born outside the United States have won the award: Kim Little (2014), Kerr, Jess Fishlock (2021), Kerolin (2023), and Temwa Chawinga (2024).
The following is a compilation of notable records and statistics for teams and players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL's inaugural season was kicked off on April 13, 2013 with 8 participating clubs, four of the eight inaugural clubs still exist with their original names.
The NWSL Midfielder of the Year award is presented annually to the best midfielder in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Croix Bethune won the first Midfielder of the Year award in 2024. [ 1 ]
NWSL Best XI and Second XI are annual awards presented to the best and second-best eleven players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). As of 2024, [update] the teams of the season awards are voted on by players (40%), owners/general managers/coaches (25%), media (25%), and fans (10%). [ 1 ]
The NWSL Golden Boot is awarded annually to the highest goal scorer in the regular season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Lauren Holiday (2013) won the first Golden Boot in the NWSL's inaugural season. Temwa Chawinga holds the record for most goals scored in a season with 20 in 2024.
Pages in category "National Women's Soccer League awards" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. ... Best NWSL Player ESPY Award; NWSL Best XI; C.