NWSL awards

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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]

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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

SeasonPlayerClubRef
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday FC Kansas City [3]
2014 Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little Seattle Reign FC [4]
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn Washington Spirit [5]
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams Western New York Flash [6]
2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr Sky Blue FC [7]
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan Portland Thorns FC [8]
2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr (2) Chicago Red Stars [9]
2021 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock OL Reign [10]
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Sophia Smith Portland Thorns FC [11]
2023 Flag of Brazil.svg Kerolin North Carolina Courage [12]
Sam Kerr, three-time Golden Boot Winner. She holds the overall record with 18 goals in 2019. Sam Kerr (27579983777).jpg
Sam Kerr, three-time Golden Boot Winner. She holds the overall record with 18 goals in 2019.

Golden Boot

SeasonPlayerClubGoalsRef
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday FC Kansas City 12 [3]
2014 Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little Seattle Reign FC 16 [13]
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn Washington Spirit 15 [14]
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams Western New York Flash 11 [15]
2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr Sky Blue FC 17 [16]
2018 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr (2) Chicago Red Stars 16 [17]
2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr (3) Chicago Red Stars 18 [18]
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Hatch Washington Spirit 10 [19]
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan San Diego Wave FC 15 [20]
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Sophia Smith Portland Thorns FC 11 [21]
Becky Sauerbrunn won Defender of the Year four times. Becky Sauerbrunn 2.jpg
Becky Sauerbrunn won Defender of the Year four times.

Defender of the Year

SeasonPlayerClubRef
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City [3]
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn (2) FC Kansas City [22]
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn (3) FC Kansas City [23]
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes Seattle Reign FC [24]
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Abby Dahlkemper North Carolina Courage [25]
2018 Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby Erceg North Carolina Courage [26]
2019 Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn (4) Utah Royals FC [27]
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Caprice Dydasco NJ/NY Gotham FC [28]
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC [29]
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma (2) San Diego Wave FC [30]
Jane Campbell, 2023 Goalkeeper of the Year Jane Campbell USWNT 2017.jpg
Jane Campbell, 2023 Goalkeeper of the Year

Goalkeeper of the Year

SeasonPlayerClubRef
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart FC Kansas City [3]
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Naeher Boston Breakers [31]
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Betos Portland Thorns FC [32]
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Ashlyn Harris Orlando Pride [33]
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Portland Thorns FC [34]
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch (2) Portland Thorns FC [35]
2019 Flag of the United States.svg Aubrey Bledsoe Washington Spirit [36]
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Aubrey Bledsoe (2) Washington Spirit [37]
2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kailen Sheridan San Diego Wave FC [38]
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Jane Campbell Houston Dash [39]
Jenna Nighswonger, 2023 Rookie of the Year and 2023 NWSL Champion NC Courage vs Gotham FC (Oct 2023) 136.jpg
Jenna Nighswonger, 2023 Rookie of the Year and 2023 NWSL Champion

Rookie of the Year

SeasonPlayerClubRef
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Erika Tymrak FC Kansas City [3]
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Julie Johnston Chicago Red Stars [40]
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico Chicago Red Stars [41]
2016 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Raquel Rodríguez Sky Blue FC [42]
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Hatch North Carolina Courage [43]
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Imani Dorsey Sky Blue FC [44]
2019 Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer Reign FC [45]
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Trinity Rodman Washington Spirit [46]
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC [47]
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Jenna Nighswonger NJ/NY Gotham FC [48]

Coach of the Year

SeasonPlayerClubRef
2013 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Vlatko Andonovski FC Kansas City [3]
2014 Flag of England.svg Laura Harvey Seattle Reign FC [49]
2015 Flag of England.svg Laura Harvey (2) Seattle Reign FC [50]
2016 Flag of England.svg Mark Parsons Portland Thorns FC [51]
2017 Flag of England.svg Paul Riley North Carolina Courage [52]
2018 Flag of England.svg Paul Riley (2) North Carolina Courage [53]
2019 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Vlatko Andonovski (2) Reign FC [54]
2021 Flag of England.svg Laura Harvey (3) OL Reign [55]
2022 Flag of England.svg Casey Stoney San Diego Wave FC [56]
2023 Flag of Spain.svg Juan Carlos Amorós NJ/NY Gotham FC [57]

Teams of the Year

2013

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart FC Kansas City 10 shutouts
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Christie Rampone Sky Blue FC 1.20 GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Leigh Ann Robinson FC Kansas City 5 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City 1.00 GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Brittany Taylor Western New York Flash 3 goals, 4 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lori Chalupny Chicago Red Stars 5 goals, 4 assists
Midfielder Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock Seattle Reign FC 4 goals
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday FC Kansas City 12 goals, 9 assists
Midfielder Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Diana Matheson Washington Spirit 8 goals, 3 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux Boston Breakers 11 goals, 2 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Abby Wambach Western New York Flash 11 goals, 8 assists

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Western New York Flash
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Rachel Buehler Portland Thorns
Defender Flag of Australia (converted).svg Caitlin Foord Sky Blue FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger Washington Spirit
Defender Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lauren Sesselmann FC Kansas City
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe Seattle Reign FC
Midfielder Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Desiree Scott FC Kansas City
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Erika Tymrak FC Kansas City
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan Portland Thorns
Forward Flag of England.svg Lianne Sanderson Boston Breakers
Forward Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christine Sinclair Portland Thorns

2014

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Naeher Boston Breakers 106 saves
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Kendall Fletcher Seattle Reign FC .83 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger Washington Spirit 1 goal
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Christie Rampone Sky Blue FC 1 goal, 2 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City 8 shutouts
Midfielder Flag of Spain.svg Verónica Boquete Portland Thorns FC 4 goals, 6 assists
Midfielder Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock Seattle Reign FC 4 goals, 8 assists
Midfielder Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little Seattle Reign FC 16 goals, 7 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday FC Kansas City 8 goals, 7 assists
Forward Flag of Japan.svg Nahomi Kawasumi Seattle Reign FC 9 goals, 5 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Amy Rodriguez FC Kansas City 13 goals, 3 assists

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Hope Solo Seattle Reign FC 5 shutouts
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes Seattle Reign FC .83 team GAA
Defender Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephanie Catley Portland Thorns FC 5 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Cox Seattle Reign FC .83 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Julie Johnston Chicago Red Stars Rookie of the Year
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Carli Lloyd Western New York Flash 8 goals, 5 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long Portland Thorns FC 9 goals, 3 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Heather O'Reilly Boston Breakers 9 goals, 5 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Chicago Red Stars 6 goals
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Jessica McDonald Portland Thorns FC 11 goals, 1 assist
Forward Flag of England.svg Jodie Taylor Washington Spirit 11 goals, 2 assists

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2015

Announced September 24, 2015 [59]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Betos Portland Thorns FC 45 saves
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes Seattle Reign FC 1,800 minutes
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Julie Johnston Chicago Red Stars 1.10 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Amy LePeilbet FC Kansas City 1,800 minutes
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City 1.00 GAA
Midfielder Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock Seattle Reign FC 8 goals, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little Seattle Reign FC 10 goals, 7 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long Portland Thorns FC 10 goals, 4 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn Washington Spirit 15 goals, 3 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Chicago Red Stars 10 goals, 2 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Yanez Seattle Reign FC 9 goals

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart FC Kansas City 8 shutouts
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Cox Seattle Reign FC 1,800 minutes
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Kendall Fletcher Seattle Reign FC 2 goals, 2 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Arin Gilliland Chicago Red Stars 1.10 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Leigh Ann Robinson FC Kansas City 1,800 minutes
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico Chicago Red Stars 1,776 minutes
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday FC Kansas City 2 goals, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Carli Lloyd Houston Dash 4 goals
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Keelin Winters Seattle Reign FC 1,654 minutes
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta Chicago Red Stars 6 goals, 3 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe Seattle Reign FC 5 goals, 5 assists

2016

Announced October 7, 2016 [60]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Ashlyn Harris Orlando Pride 62 saves
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes Seattle Reign FC 1,775 minutes
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Arin Gilliland Chicago Red Stars 1.00 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Menges Portland Thorns FC 0.95 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City 1.00 team GAA
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Tobin Heath Portland Thorns FC Goal, 10 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long Portland Thorns FC 6 goals, 2 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Jessica McDonald Western New York Flash 10 goals, 7 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Kealia Ohai Houston Dash 11 goals, 4 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Chicago Red Stars 8 goals
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams Western New York Flash 11 goals, 5 assists

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Naeher Chicago Red Stars 1.00 GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Julie Johnston Chicago Red Stars 1.00 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger Washington Spirit 1.05 team GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Christie Rampone Sky Blue FC 1,800 minutes
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Casey Short Chicago Red Stars 1,781 minutes
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico Chicago Red Stars Goal, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Vanessa DiBernardo Chicago Red Stars 7 assists
Midfielder Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock Seattle Reign FC Goals, 4 assists
Midfielder Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little Seattle Reign FC 6 goals, 2 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn Washington Spirit 2 goals, 5 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Shea Groom FC Kansas City 8 goals

2017

Best XI

Announced October 12, 2017 [61]

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Portland Thorns FC 11 shutouts, 80 saves, .83 GAA
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Casey Short Chicago Red Stars 1 goal, 3rd-best defense in NWSL
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Abby Dahlkemper North Carolina Courage 121 corner kicks taken, 2 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn FC Kansas City 157 clearances, 24 blocks, 1 goal, 2 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger Orlando Pride 99 clearances, 49 interceptions, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock Seattle Reign FC 7 goals, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Sam Mewis North Carolina Courage 6 goals, 3 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg McCall Zerboni North Carolina Courage 3 goals, 1 assist
Forward Flag of Brazil.svg Marta Orlando Pride 13 goals, 6 assists, 64 chances created
Forward Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr Sky Blue FC 17 goals, 4 assists, 2 hattricks, 1 4-goal game
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Chicago Red Stars 11 goals, 4 assists

Second XI

Announced October 10, 2017 [62]

POSITIONPLAYERCLUBNOTE
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Katelyn Rowland North Carolina Courage 39 saves, 8 shutouts
Defender Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley Orlando Pride 2,032 minutes played
Defender Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby Erceg North Carolina Courage 1 goal, 2 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Meghan Klingenberg Portland Thorns FC 6 assists
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Menges Portland Thorns FC 2,063 minutes played
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico Chicago Red Stars 1,903 minutes played
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Julie Ertz Chicago Red Stars 4 goals, 3 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan Portland Thorns FC 4 goals, 2 assists
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta Chicago Red Stars 6 goals, 4 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan Orlando Pride 9 goals, 4 assists
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe Seattle Reign FC 12 goals, 1 assist

2018

Announced September 20, 2018 [63]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Portland Thorns FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Sonnett Portland Thorns FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Abby Dahlkemper North Carolina Courage
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn Utah Royals FC
Defender Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby Erceg North Carolina Courage
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Tobin Heath Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg McCall Zerboni North Carolina Courage
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn North Carolina Courage
Forward Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr Chicago Red Stars
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe Seattle Reign

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lydia Williams Seattle Reign
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Menges Portland Thorns FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias North Carolina Courage
Defender Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley Seattle Reign
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Julie Ertz Chicago Red Stars
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Carli Lloyd Sky Blue FC
Midfielder Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christine Sinclair Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder Flag of Brazil.svg Debinha North Carolina Courage
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams North Carolina Courage
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta Houston Dash
Forward Flag of England.svg Rachel Daly Houston Dash

2019

Announced October 24, 2019 [64]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Aubrey Bledsoe Washington Spirit
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Abby Dahlkemper North Carolina Courage
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger Orlando Pride
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn Utah Royals FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Casey Short Chicago Red Stars
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Julie Ertz Chicago Red Stars
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle Washington Spirit
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Tobin Heath Portland Thorns FC
Forward Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr Chicago Red Stars
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Utah Royals FC

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Naeher Chicago Red Stars
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes Reign FC
Defender Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby Erceg North Carolina Courage
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Kelley O'Hara Utah Royals FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Sonnett Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer Reign FC
Midfielder Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn North Carolina Courage
Midfielder Flag of Japan.svg Yūki Nagasato Chicago Red Stars
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Kristen Hamilton North Carolina Courage
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Carli Lloyd Sky Blue FC
Forward Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe Reign FC

2021

Announced November 17, 2021 [65]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kailen Sheridan NJ/NY Gotham FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Caprice Dydasco NJ/NY Gotham FC
Flag of the United States.svg Alana Cook OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden Chicago Red Stars
Flag of the United States.svg Carson Pickett North Carolina Courage
Midfielder/Forward Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Hatch Washington Spirit
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock OL Reign
Flag of France.svg Eugénie Le Sommer OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Margaret Purce NJ/NY Gotham FC
Flag of the United States.svg Trinity Rodman Washington Spirit
Flag of the United States.svg Angela Salem Portland Thorns FC

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Bella Bixby Portland Thorns FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Menges Portland Thorns FC
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Fox Racing Louisville FC
Flag of the United States.svg Meghan Klingenberg Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder/Forward Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan Portland Thorns FC
Flag of the United States.svg Mallory Pugh Chicago Red Stars
Flag of England.svg Rachel Daly Houston Dash
Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux Orlando Pride
Flag of Nigeria.svg Ifeoma Onumonu NJ/NY Gotham FC

2022

Announced October 25, 2022 [66]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kailen Sheridan San Diego Wave FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Alana Cook OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC
Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Carson Pickett North Carolina Courage
Midfielder/Forward Flag of the United States.svg Sam Coffey Portland Thorns FC
Flag of the United States.svg Lo'eau LaBonta Kansas City Current
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan San Diego Wave FC
Flag of Brazil.svg Debinha North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Mallory Pugh Chicago Red Stars
Flag of the United States.svg Sophia Smith Portland Thorns FC

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Kansas City Current
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Kelli Hubly Portland Thorns FC
Flag of the United States.svg Hailie Mace Kansas City Current
Flag of the United States.svg Tatumn Milazzo Chicago Red Stars
Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn Portland Thorns FC
Midfielder/Forward Flag of Brazil.svg Kerolin North Carolina Courage
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock OL Reign
Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle OL Reign
Flag of Mexico.svg Diana Ordóñez North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe OL Reign
Flag of England.svg Ebony Salmon Houston Dash

2023

Announced November 6, 2023 [67]

Best XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of the United States.svg Jane Campbell Houston Dash
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC
Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger NJ/NY Gotham FC
Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden Angel City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Staab Washington Spirit
Midfielder/Forward Flag of the United States.svg Sam Coffey Portland Thorns FC
Flag of Brazil.svg Debinha Kansas City Current
Flag of the United States.svg Jaedyn Shaw San Diego Wave FC
Flag of Brazil.svg Kerolin North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Sophia Smith Portland Thorns FC
Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams NJ/NY Gotham FC

Second XI

POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kailen Sheridan San Diego Wave FC
Defender Flag of the United States.svg Emily Fox North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Kaleigh Kurtz North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Jenna Nighswonger NJ/NY Gotham FC
Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola Angel City FC
Midfielder/Forward Flag of the United States.svg Savannah DeMelo Racing Louisville FC
Flag of the United States.svg Savannah McCaskill Angel City FC
Flag of Ireland.svg Denise O'Sullivan North Carolina Courage
Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Hatch Washington Spirit
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan San Diego Wave FC
Flag of the United States.svg Trinity Rodman Washington Spirit

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
NatPlayerBest XISecond XITotal
Flag of the United States.svg Becky Sauerbrunn 718
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock 527
Flag of the United States.svg Ali Krieger *426
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Ertz 246
Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe 156
Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press 415
Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta 145
Flag of the United States.svg Crystal Dunn 224
Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch 224
Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Holiday 224
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Horan 224
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Menges 134
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan *134
Flag of the United States.svg Carli Lloyd 044
Flag of the United States.svg Abby Dahlkemper 303
Flag of the United States.svg Tobin Heath 303
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Kerr 303
Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes 213
Flag of Brazil.svg Debinha*213
Flag of the United States.svg Casey Krueger 213
Flag of Scotland.svg Kim Little 213
Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long 213
Flag of the United States.svg Christie Pearce 213
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kailen Sheridan *213
Flag of the United States.svg Lynn Williams *213
Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby Erceg 123
Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Naeher 123
Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico 033
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley 033
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Coffey *202
Flag of the United States.svg Alana Cook 202
Flag of the United States.svg Naomi Girma *202
Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden *202
Flag of the United States.svg Carson Pickett 202
Flag of the United States.svg Sophia Smith *202
Flag of the United States.svg McCall Zerboni 202
Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart 112
Flag of the United States.svg Leigh Ann Brown 112
Flag of the United States.svg Kendall Fletcher 112
Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Hatch *112
Flag of Brazil.svg Kerolin*112
Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle 112
Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux 112
Flag of the United States.svg Jessica McDonald 112
Flag of the United States.svg Mallory Pugh 112
Flag of the United States.svg Trinity Rodman *112
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Sonnett 112
Flag of the United States.svg Arin Wright 112
Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer 022
Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Cox 022
Flag of England.svg Rachel Daly 022
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Fox *022
Flag of the United States.svg Meghan Klingenberg 022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christine Sinclair 022

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