NWSL Best XI


NWSL Best XI and Second XI are annual awards presented to the best and second-best eleven players in the National Women's Soccer League.
the teams of the season awards are voted on by players, owners/general managers/coaches, media, and fans. Voters for the teams of the season awards are required to name one goalkeeper, four defenders, and a combination of six midfielders and forwards.

2013

Best XI
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Goalkeeper

2014

Best XI
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Goalkeepersortname|Alyssa|Naeher

2015

Announced September 24, 2015
Best XI
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Goalkeeper

2016

Announced October 7, 2016
Best XI
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Goalkeepersortname|Ashlyn|Harris

2017

Announced October 12, 2017
Best XI
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Goalkeepersortname|Adrianna |Franch

2018

Announced September 20, 2018
Best XI
POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeepersortname|Adrianna |Franch

2019

Announced October 24, 2019
Best XI
POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeepersortname|Aubrey |Bledsoe

2020

The 2020 NWSL regular season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Announced November 17, 2021
Best XI
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Goalkeepersortname|Kailen|Sheridan

2022

Announced October 25, 2022
Best XI
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Goalkeepersortname|Kailen|Sheridan

2023

Announced November 6, 2023
Best XI
POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeepersortname|Jane|Campbell|link=Jane Campbell

2024

Announced November 18, 2024
Best XI
POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeepersortname|Ann-Katrin|Berger|link=Ann-Katrin Berger

2025

Announced November 19, 2025
Best XI
POSITIONPLAYERCLUB
Goalkeeper

Most selections

Only players with multiple total selections are included.
Players active in the NWSL as of 2025 season
Bold*Players on most recent Best XI or Second XI list