Being announced on Monday, here are the shortlists for WSL's end of season awards:
Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Season
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
- Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea)
- Jess Park (Manchester United)
- Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City)
- Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)
- Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa)
- Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Ruby Mace (Everton)
Barclays Women’s Super League 2 Player of the Season
- Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace)
- Emily Syme (Bristol City)
- Jordan Nobbs (Newcastle United)
- Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City)
- Lexi Lloyd-Smith (Bristol City)
- Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic)
Barclays Women’s Super League Rising Star, Presented by Nike
A player who has shown exceptional talent and potential in their first season or early years of the professional game, making a significant impact on the field. They demonstrate promise for the future and continues to grow in skill, leadership and determination.
- Anna Sandberg (Manchester United)
- Emilie Gay (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Leila Wandeler (West Ham United)
- Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa)
- Olivia Smith (Arsenal)
- Ornella Vignola (Everton)
- Veerle Buurman (Chelsea)
Barclays Women’s Super League 2 Rising Star, Presented by Nike
A player who has shown exceptional talent and potential in their first season or early years of the professional game, making a significant impact on the field. They demonstrate promise for the future and continues to grow in skill, leadership and determination.
- Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace)
- Angelina Nixon (Portsmouth)
- Charlotte Wardlaw (Newcastle United)
- Gillian Kenney (Charlton Athletic)
- Katy Watson (Sunderland)
- Mary Bashford (Southampton)
- Neve Herron (Birmingham City)
Barclays Women’s Super League Team of the Season, Presented by EA SPORTS FC
- Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea)
- Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
- Jess Park (Manchester United)
- Katie McCabe (Arsenal)
- Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City)
- Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)
- Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)
- Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United)
- Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City)
- Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)
Barclays Women’s Super League 2 Golden Boot
- Lexi Lloyd-Smith (Bristol City)
Barclays Women’s Super League 2 Golden Glove
- Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic)
The Barclays Women’s Super League Golden Glove and Golden Boot winners will be confirmed following the conclusion of Saturday’s final round of league fixtures.
Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw currently leads the way in the goalscoring charts with 19 to her name, while Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton, Manchester City’s Ayaka Yamashita and Manchester United’s Phallon Tullis-Joyce are all currently tied on seven clean sheets apiece.
Additionally, there are three club-nominated awards which are as follows:
Player Champion of Change, Presented by Mercedes-Benz
A player who has made a significant impact within their communities and/or on social media through outreach, thought leadership, engagement, charity work or social justice initiatives to bring attention to and positively influence causes.
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
- Atlanta Primus (Southampton)
- Emily Murphy (Newcastle United)
- Ffion Morgan (West Ham United)
- Kadeisha Buchanan (Chelsea)
- Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United)
- Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa)
Club Hero Award
A behind-the-scenes individual, whose tireless efforts, dedication and passion contribute to the success and wellbeing of their club.
- Val McDermott (Crystal Palace)
- Maurice Wake (Sunderland)
- Eric Coleborn (Portsmouth)
- Heather Carroll (Liverpool)
- Sarah Westwood (Birmingham City)
- Phil Moody (Southampton)
- Mark Hannen (Newcastle United)
Fan of the Year, Presented by The FSA
An individual who has gone above and beyond to champion the sport, whether through attending matches, advocating for women’s football in their community or contributing to the growth and visibility of the game in creative and inspiring ways.
- Basil Goode (Chelsea)
- Bethany Hall (Arsenal)
- Cath Hurley (Liverpool)
- Claire Barrett (Birmingham City)
- Claire Jane Pope (Crystal Palace)
- Ian Chiverton (Portsmouth)
- Jo Davis (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Sian Wallis (Tottenham Hotspur)
