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Established in 2012, the National Women's Soccer League is the premier professional women's league in the United States soccer league system. The NWSL's top individual honor is the NWSL MVP award, presented annually to the league's top player. Lauren Holiday was named NWSL MVP in the league's inaugural season in 2013. The FC Kansas City midfielder led the league in both goals (12) and assists (nine). Holiday, who retired in 2015, was the first player in NWSL history to have her jersey retired. Here's a look at the league's MVP winners by season: 2024: Temwa Chawinga, Kansas City Current 2023: Kerolin, North Carolina Courage 2022: Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns FC 2021: Jess Fishlock, OL Reign 2020: Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2019: Sam Kerr, Chicago Red Stars 2018: Lindsey Horan, Portland Thorns FC 2017: Sam Kerr, Sky Blue FC 2016: Lynn Williams, Western New York Flash 2015: Crystal Dunn, Washington Spirit 2014: Kim Little, Seattle Reign FC 2013: Lauren Holiday, FC Kansas City Check out the ESPN NWSL hub page for the latest news, scores, stats, schedules and more.
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