NWSL Midfielder of the Year
Annual award in US women's soccer
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The NWSL Midfielder of the Year award is presented annually to the best midfielder in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
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Croix Bethune won the first Midfielder of the Year award in 2024.[1] The most recent winner is Manaka Matsukubo (2025).
As of 2025,[update] the NWSL's individual end-of-year awards are voted upon in two rounds: in the first round, players (50%), owners/general managers/coaches (25%), and media (25%) vote to determine the nominees; in the second round, players (40%), owners/general managers/coaches (25%), media (25%), and fans (10%) vote among the nominees to determine the winner.[2]
Winners
| Season | Player | Nationality | Club | Other finalists | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Croix Bethune |  United States |
Washington Spirit |  Vanessa DiBernardo, Kansas City Current Lo'eau LaBonta, Kansas City Current Marta, Orlando Pride Ashley Sanchez, North Carolina Courage |
[1] |
| 2025 | Manaka Matsukubo |  Japan |
North Carolina Courage |  Kenza Dali, San Diego Wave FC Debinha, Kansas City Current Claire Hutton, Kansas City Current Olivia Moultrie, Portland Thorns FC |
[3] |
Wins by team
| Club | Wins |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Courage | 1 |
| Washington Spirit | 1 |
Wins by nationality
| Nationality | Wins |
|---|---|
| Japan |
1 |
| United States |
1 |
