The 2026 NWSL hardware race is on, as the league named its end-of-year award finalists this morning while kicking off the final round of fan voting.
Back-to-back reigning winner Temwa Chawinga (Current) headlines the five-player MVP field, followed by Trinity Rodman (Spirit), Ashley Sanchez (Courage), Sophia Wilson (Thorns), and Janine Sonis (Summit).
Chawinga’s up for her third straight trophy, while Golden Boot winner Sanchez and quarterfinal hero Rodman are hot on her heels.
The league factors in votes from players (40%), owners and execs (25%), media (25%), and fans (10%) to determine the regular-season honors.
Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder, and Rookie of the Year are also up for grabs, while Juan Carlos Amorós (Gotham), Jimmy Coenraets (Royals), and Jonas Eidevall (Wave) vie for Coach of the Year.
The league will announce award winners on November 18th at 6:30 PM ET. The live event sets the stage for the 2026 NWSL Final in Washington, DC.
How to Vote on the 2026 NWSL Awards
Fan voting for the 2026 NWSL Awards runs through Wednesday, November 11th at 8 PM ET via an online ballot.
