SAN JOSE (November 19, 2025) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) honored the standout players, coaches and teams from an unforgettable 2025 campaign during the NWSL Awards, presented by AT&T, broadcast live on ESPN2 from the San Jose Civic on Wednesday, November 19. The show was hosted by former NWSL defender and current league broadcaster Jordan Angeli.
Featuring arrivals on a custom AT&T blue carpet, special recognitions and the She’s Connected Lounge, the event brought together league stars, partners and the broader soccer community for a landmark celebration of excellence in women’s soccer.
2025 NWSL Awards winners:
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Most Valuable Player, presented by AT&T: Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)
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Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally: Lilly Reale (Gotham FC)
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Goalkeeper of the Year, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics: Lorena (Kansas City Current)
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Defender of the Year: Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit)
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Midfielder of the Year: Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
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Coach of the Year: Bev Yanez (Racing Louisville FC)
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Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide: Sam Hiatt (Portland Thorns FC)
Best XI, presented by Amazon Prime
First Team
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Goalkeeper: Lorena (Kansas City Current)
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Defenders: Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current), Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current)
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Midfielders/Forwards: Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Esther González (Gotham FC), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC)
Second Team
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Goalkeeper: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC)
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Defenders: Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC), Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC)
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Midfielders/Forwards: Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit), Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC), Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave FC), Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC), Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current)
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