NWSL Taps MVP And Rookie Of The Year Frontrunners

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

Barbra Banda and Marta are both Most Valuable Player (MVP) finalists.

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The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced the finalists for the 2024 end-of-year awards on Tuesday, with MVP and Rookie of the Year lists showcasing heavy hitters around the league.

Orlando Pride Shield-winners Barbra Banda and Marta both snagged MVP nominations, with Kansas City’s Golden Boot-winner Temwa Chawinga, Washington’s Trinity Rodman, and Portland’s Sophia Smith rounding out the shortlist.

The Rookie of the Year category is similarly stacked, as Washington rookie Croix Bethune goes up against Utah standout Ally Sentnor and KC Current star Claire Hutton for top honors.

Vote now: Get in on the action by casting your ballot for this season’s awards, Best XI First Team and Best XI Second Team, by Friday at 3 PM ET.

Meanwhile, the 2024 NCAA Soccer Championship field is set, as 64 teams gear up to battle for postseason glory starting this weekend.

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Duke, USC, Mississippi State, and Florida State all entered as No. 1 seeds, while Arkansas, North Carolina, Wake Forest, and UCLA earned the No. 2 seeds.

This year’s College Cup — NCAA soccer’s Final Four — will take place in Cary, NC before moving to Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium in 2025.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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