Overview
- Chawinga became the first player in league history to claim back-to-back MVP honors after leading the NWSL with 15 goals for a second consecutive Golden Boot.
- Beverly Yanez earned Coach of the Year for guiding Racing Louisville to its best season and a playoff berth, becoming the first former NWSL player to win the award.
- Kansas City Current goalkeeper Lorena was named Goalkeeper of the Year.
- Washington Spirit’s Tara McKeown won Defender of the Year, and North Carolina Courage’s Manaka Matsukubo took Midfielder of the Year.
- The awards were presented Wednesday at the San Jose Civic Center as part of the NWSL’s first formal end‑of‑year ceremony ahead of Championship week.