This year’s nominees showcase the extraordinary talent in the NWSL, headlined by Tema Chawinga (Kansas City Current)the 2024 NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner, and Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)the Championship MVP who scored in every playoff round. The iconic Triple Espresso trio—Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)and Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)—also earn well-deserved nominations after leading their clubs to the playoffs and securing Olympic gold for the U.S.
Gotham FC’s Rose Lavelle and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger join the shortlist, alongside reigning NWSL Champions Marta, Emily Samsand Anna Moorhouse of the Orlando Pride. NWSL Rookie and of the Year and the first-ever Midfielder of the Year Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit) earns a well-deserved nomination, joined by global icon Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC). Showcasing the league’s defensive excellence, Kaleigh Kurtz (North Carolina Courage) and Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave) round out a stellar representation of NWSL talent.
Voting for TOTY is now open and runs through Sunday, January 12th, with winners set to be revealed on Wednesday, January 15th. Cast your vote now at: [LINK]
The full list:
- Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC)
- Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)
- Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
- Tema Chawinga (Kansas City Current)
- Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)
- Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC)
- Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit)
- Marta (Orlando Pride)
- Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC)
- Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave)
- Emily Sams (Orlando Pride)
- Kaleigh Kurtz (North Carolina Courage)
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC)
- Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride)
