NWSL Rookie of the Year
Annual award in US women's soccer
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The NWSL Rookie of the Year award is presented annually to the best rookie in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Erika Tymrak (2013), an alumna of the Florida Gators, won the first Rookie of the Year award in the NWSL's inaugural season. The most recent winner is Lilly Reale (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.[1]
Winners
Wins by team
| Club | Wins |
|---|---|
| Gotham FC[a] | 4 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 2 |
| Washington Spirit | 2 |
| FC Kansas City | 1 |
| North Carolina Courage | 1 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 1 |
See also
Notes
- Gotham FC was previously known as Sky Blue FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC.