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The rookie class for the 2026 season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the second since the abolition of the NWSL Draft. Instead of being
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The rookie class for the 2025 season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was the first since the abolition of the NWSL Draft. Instead of being
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13th season of the National Women's Soccer League
the 2025 rookie class entered the league as free agents. All teams played 26 regular-season matches. The defending NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield winner
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American soccer player (born 2001)
in the 2024 NWSL Draft, tying the league's single-season assist record as a rookie and being named the NWSL Rookie of the Year and the NWSL Midfielder
Croix_Bethune
American soccer player (born 2002)
the NWSL Championship and was named the NWSL Rookie of the Year and NWSL Best XI First Team in her debut season. She has been named to the NWSL Best
Trinity_Rodman
Israeli footballer (born 2004)
joined the 2026 NWSL rookie class as Gotham FC announced her signing on a one-year contract, making her the club's first signing ahead of the 2026 season
Talia_Sommer
American soccer player (born 2000)
overall by NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2023 NWSL Draft. She was named the NWSL Rookie of the Year and lifted the NWSL Championship trophy with Gotham in her
Jenna_Nighswonger
American soccer player (born 2006)
(NWSL) and the United States national team. She joined the Kansas City Current at age 17 in 2023, winning the NWSL Shield and earning first-team NWSL Best
Claire_Hutton
Professional soccer league in the United States
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is a women's professional soccer league and the highest level of the United States soccer league system (alongside
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American soccer player (born 2001)
by the Spirit in the 2024 NWSL Draft. She earned second-team NWSL Best XI honors as a rookie and helped the Spirit to NWSL Championship appearances in
Hal_Hershfelt
American soccer player (born 2001)
Atlantic Coast Conference: 2021 Individual NWSL Team of the Month: March 2026 NWSL Rookie of the Month: March 2026 First-team All-American: 2022, 2025 Second-team
Lia_Godfrey
American soccer player (born 2004)
SheBelieves Cup: 2026 United States U20 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship: 2022 Individual Gatorade National Soccer Player of the Year: 2021 NWSL Rookie of the
Alyssa_Thompson
American soccer player (born 2007)
days later. Sports Illustrated ranked Armstrong as the top NWSL prospect in her rookie class. She made her professional debut with a stoppage-time appearance
Trinity_Armstrong
Canadian soccer player (born 1999)
in the NWSL Challenge Cup As of March 1, 2026 "The Class of 2022, University of California, Berkeley: Bachelor's Degree Candidates" (PDF). Class of 2022
Sydney_Collins
American soccer player (born 2004)
Gotham FC NWSL Challenge Cup: 2026 United States U-20 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup bronze medal: 2024 Individual NWSL Rookie of the Month: April 2026 First-team
Jordynn_Dudley
American soccer player (born 2005)
League (NWSL). She played one season of college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels before being drafted second overall by Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL Draft
Savy_King
American soccer player (born 1998)
City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She has been the president of the NWSL Players Association since 2025. Hopkins college soccer
Haley_Hopkins
American soccer player (born 2005)
midfielder for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She was named the Gatorade National
Riley_Jackson
American soccer player (born 2004)
nominees for NWSL Rookie of the Year, losing to Croix Bethune. On April 18, 2025, Sentnor scored the second-latest game-winning goal in NWSL history, with
Ally_Sentnor
American soccer player (born 2003)
married Rostik Ciorbu in January 2026. As of May 23, 2026 Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup Includes NWSL playoffs "102nd Annual Honors Convocation" (PDF).
Avery_Ciorbu
American soccer player (born 1998)
the first round of the 2021 NWSL Draft, winning the 2022 NWSL Championship in her rookie season and being named in the NWSL Best XI First Team three times
Sam_Coffey
American soccer player (born 2000)
Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Washington Spirit in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft. Brown
Courtney_Brown_(soccer)
American soccer player (born 2002)
Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup Includes NWSL Playoffs Includes the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup As of match played June 9, 2026 Scores and results
Michelle_Cooper
American soccer player (born 2003)
career with Gotham FC in 2025, winning the NWSL Championship in her debut season and being named NWSL Rookie of the Year. Reale represented the United
Lilly_Reale
American soccer player (born 2001)
League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Spirit in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft. She
Kate_Wiesner
American soccer player (born 2002)
alongside her at Duke. As of April 4, 2026 Duke Blue Devils Atlantic Coast Conference: 2024 Individual NWSL Rookie of the Month: March 2025 First-team All-American:
Maggie_Graham
American soccer player (born 2006)
NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament: 2024 Individual NWSL Rookie of the Month: July 2026 Fourth-team All-American: 2025 Third-team All-ACC: 2025 ACC
Linda_Ullmark
American soccer player (born 2006)
sixth-best prospect in her class. Adames began training with Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) preseason in 2024. She soon
Emeri_Adames
honoring women NWSL awards NWSL records and statistics Women's soccer in the United States Only two goals were scored in week 4 of the 2019 NWSL season, hence
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American soccer player (born 2000)
Wave FC selected her first overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft. She won NWSL Rookie of the Year and was named NWSL Defender of the Year in both of her first two
Naomi_Girma
American soccer player (born 2007)
an attacking midfielder for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2023 and signed
Kennedy_Fuller
American soccer player (born 2003)
as a forward for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Texas Longhorns, earning All-American
Trinity_Byars
American soccer player (born 2004)
States U-15 CONCACAF Girls' U-15 Championship: 2018 Individual NWSL Rookie of the Month: May 2026 First-team All-American: 2025 Second-team All-ACC: 2022, 2023
Kat_Rader
American soccer player (born 2003)
Summit and was one of only three rookies in the NWSL to start every match of the first four months of the season. In July 2026, she extended her contract with
Devin_Lynch
American soccer player (born 2000)
recognized for her performances as the NWSL Rookie of the Month for September/October 2023. She finished her rookie season with 21 appearances and 2 goals
Alexa_Spaanstra
American soccer player (born 2000)
22 regular season appearances and was one of three nominees for the NWSL Rookie of the Year award but lost out to Jenna Nighswonger. After only one season
Messiah_Bright
American soccer player (born 1999)
Kansas City, 2022 NWSL Championship". On Her Turf. NBC Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2023. Wiley, Ben (September 10, 2022). "NWSL Rookie Report: Alex Loera
Alex_Loera
American soccer player (born 2004)
selected by the Pride in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft and won the NWSL Shield in her rookie season. Internationally, she represented the United
Ally_Lemos
American soccer player (born 1993)
a left back for Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She is an advocate for limb difference awareness and was born without a
Carson_Pickett
Tenth season of the National Women's Soccer League
via Twitter. NWSL [@NWSL] (June 27, 2022). "Sam Coffey x Rookie of the Month" (Tweet). Retrieved June 27, 2022 – via Twitter. NWSL [@NWSL] (August 4, 2022)
2022 National Women's Soccer League season
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American soccer player (born 2001)
center back for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, earning first-team
Hannah_Anderson_(soccer)
American soccer player (born 2002)
October 13, 2024, she scored her first NWSL brace in a 4–1 win over Racing Louisville. She was named the NWSL Rookie of the Month for October/November with
Makenna_Morris
American soccer player (born 2000)
playing the full 4–2 loss to the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup. During her rookie season, she made eight regular-season appearances and played
Brianna_Martinez
American soccer player (born 2001)
play in the NWSL. In early October, following a season-ending injury to Andi Sullivan, Stainbrook became a starter for the rest of her rookie season. On
Heather_Stainbrook
American soccer player (born 2002)
forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the San Diego State Aztecs. Gaines-Ramos
Emma_Gaines-Ramos
American soccer player (born 1993)
Soccer League (NWSL). Smith played college soccer for the Texas Longhorns and was drafted by Boston Breakers in the third round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft
Abby_Smith
American soccer player (born 2001)
a defensive midfielder for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Harvard Crimson and the Duke Blue Devils
Hannah_Bebar
Announced future leagues: NWSL Second Division (women's Division II; planned for 2026) WPSL PRO (women's Division II; planned for 2026) Major Arena Soccer League
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American soccer player (born 2007)
Andonovski handed Long her first NWSL start the following week in a 1–0 win over Angel City. She finished her rookie season with ten league appearances
Mary_Long_(soccer)
Washington Spirit soccer season
November 19, 2024 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year: Croix Bethune 2024 NWSL Best XI: Casey Krueger, Croix Bethune, Trinity Rodman 2024 NWSL Second XI: Tara McKeown
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Washington Spirit soccer season
women's soccer team. The Spirit play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. They will also be
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American soccer player
Devils, winning one ACC title, before being drafted 10th overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft by Orlando Pride. Born in New Hyde Park, New York, Cosme attended Herricks
Caitlin_Cosme
American soccer player (born 1999)
soccer player who plays as a center back for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit and the United States national team. She played college
Tara_Rudd
American basketball player (born 2002)
single-game records in assists, broke the rookie scoring record, and became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double. In 2026, Clark set the Fever franchise single-game
Caitlin_Clark
American soccer player (born 2002)
as a defender for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, earning third-team
Emily_Mason_(soccer)
Nigerian footballer (born 2003)
midfielder for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and the Nigeria national team. She played college soccer for the Pittsburgh
Deborah_Abiodun
American soccer player (born 2002)
goalkeeper for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Auburn Tigers, setting the program record
Maddie_Prohaska
American soccer player (born 1998)
was a finalist for the NWSL Rookie of the Year award. Fox was named to the NWSL Second XI for her performances in her rookie season. Ahead of the 2022
Emily_Fox
Bosnian-American footballer (born 1999)
also played for Lexington SC before briefly returning to the NWSL with the Houston Dash in 2026. Ekić was born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents who were
Emina_Ekić
American soccer player (born 1995)
goal as a rookie on August 4, 2017, in a 4–1 victory over Sky Blue FC. Following the 2017 season, she was one of three finalists for NWSL Rookie of the Year
Meggie_Dougherty_Howard
American soccer player (born 1992)
League (NWSL). Nadaner played college soccer for Boston University from 2010 to 2013. She has previously played for the Boston Breakers in the NWSL, Sparta
Kylie_Nadaner
American soccer player (born 2002)
Ligue. In July 2026, Kelley signed for fellow French side FC Nantes on a two-year deal until 2028. As of June 29, 2026 Includes NWSL Playoffs Includes
Moira_Kelley
American soccer player (born 1995)
only ten appearances as a rookie. The Breakers folded before the start of the 2018 season. A dispersal draft was held by the NWSL to distribute Breakers
Rose_Lavelle
American basketball player (born 2001)
Phantom of Unrivaled. She was named 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a unanimous vote and the AP Rookie of the Year. She played college basketball at the
Aliyah_Boston
American soccer player (born 1992)
midfielder for Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for and captained the Chicago Red Stars. Internationally
Vanessa_DiBernardo
American soccer player (born 1998)
"Voorhees' Amirah Ali returns to New Jersey for the first time as a NWSL rookie". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 25, 2022. "ECNL ALUMS LIGHT
Amirah_Ali
American soccer player (born 2001)
assists. After attending the NWSL Combine in December 2025, Raabe joined the Orlando Pride as a non-roster trialist in the 2026 preseason. On March 5, the
Reagan_Raabe
American soccer player (born 2004)
midfielder for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Mitchell was born
Natalie_Mitchell
American soccer player (born 1999)
a goalkeeper for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Michigan Wolverines. Beall began her
Hillary_Beall
Canadian soccer player (born 1984)
announced that Matheson would be joining the Washington Spirit as part of the NWSL Player Allocation, a team in the newly founded National Women's Soccer League
Diana_Matheson
American soccer player (born 1998)
nationally with 0.57 assists per game. In 2020, she was identified as an NWSL Discovery Player. The season was canceled due to COVID-19. During her senior
Murphy_Agnew
American soccer player (born 1993)
soccer player who plays for Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She can play the positions of center
Emily_Sonnett
thenationalarenaleague.com. March 23, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026. McCaskill, Steve (March 24, 2026). "Scripps FAST channel launches with live NWSL and PWHL". SportsPro
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American soccer player (born 2003)
a midfielder for Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins, winning the 2022 national
Emma_Egizii
American soccer player (born 2000)
Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. She was selected in the 2023 NWSL Draft by the Orlando Pride before playing one professional season with French
Kristen_Scott
Unrivaled contract reportedly paying her more than her entire four-year WNBA rookie contract. In December 2024, Unrivaled announced that Flau'jae Johnson had
Unrivaled_(basketball)
Canadian soccer player (born 2001)
January 6, 2020. "NWSL Announces Initial Draft-Eligible List". TopDrawerSoccer.com. December 22, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2026. "Spokane Zephyr FC
Wayny_Balata
American soccer player (born 1995)
played as a midfielder for OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Perth Glory and Boston Breakers. Andrews has
Morgan_Andrews
Canadian soccer player (born 1995)
Swedish Damallsvenskan, as well as Washington Spirit and Seattle Reign in the NWSL. They were the first Canadian to play women's collegiate soccer at Duke University
Quinn_(soccer)
American soccer player (born 2006)
trained with expansion team Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). On June 27, 2024, Burge signed with the Carolina Ascent in the newly established
Charlotte_Burge
American soccer player (born 1992)
two consecutive NWSL Shields and NWSL Championships. In 2020, she joined the Portland Thorns and won her third NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship. She
Crystal_Dunn
American soccer player (born 2003)
opener amid NWSL probe of head coach". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2025. Killion, Ann (March 22, 2025). "Bay FC rookie Karlie Lema scores
Karlie_Lema
American soccer player (born 2007)
side. Before college, she also trained with National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club NJ/NY Gotham FC, who offered her professional terms, and European clubs
Ashlyn_Puerta
Private, coeducational school in Olney, Maryland
and the Utah Royals of the NWSL; drafted with the 5th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Gotham FC; 2018 NWSL Rookie of the Year. Sam Mustipher (2014)
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Maryland)
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American soccer player (born 2003)
27, 2026, she scored her first professional goal in a 2–0 win over DC Power FC. Shimkin made 23 appearances and scored 1 goal during her rookie season
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2025 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award". LPGA. November 16, 2025. "Atthaya Thitikul Wins 2022 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie Of The Year Award". LPGA
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American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
Angeles FC (MLS), the Washington Commanders (NFL), and the Washington Spirit (NWSL). Johnson has won 16 championships during his career: one in college, five
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American soccer player (born 1998)
stints with the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and Indy Eleven of the USL W League. Martin was raised in Carmel, Indiana
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Gaspar, Melina (2026-03-11). "Panini, the NWSL, and the NWSLPA team up for a multi-year trading card alliance". All For XI. Retrieved 2026-04-12. FIFA and
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American basketball player (born 1997)
Association (NBA), and is a part-owner of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team Bay FC. She gained global acclaim after competing against Stephen Curry
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seasons with the Fighting Irish to become the head coach of newly established NWSL team Houston Dash. On March 19, 2014, Theresa Romagnolo was appointed as
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Novy-Williams, Eben (June 3, 2023). "NBA Champion Andre Iguodala Invests in New NWSL Club Bay FC". Sportico. Yahoo!. Retrieved June 4, 2023. "Full list of Leeds
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NWSL midfielder Nikki Stanton to inaugural roster". CBC. Retrieved August 8, 2025. "Seattle Reign FC Announces Roster Decisions Following 2024 NWSL Season"
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Panini, and Visa. In August 2022, Manning joined the ownership group of the NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC. In 2005, Eli and Peyton Manning volunteered in the wake
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