The National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Month is a monthly women's soccer award given to individual players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) participating in their first season as a professional.

Selection

In 2022, the winner was selected by the NWSL Media Association, an organization of journalists who regularly cover the league.[1] Since 2023, the winner is selected by the NWSL Media Association and the league's broadcast talent.[2]

Winners

2022

Month Pos. Nat. Player Club Statline Ref.
May
DF
United States USANaomi GirmaSan Diego Wave FC 85% passing, 27 clearances, 4 blocks, 9 interceptions [1][3]
June
MF
United States USASam CoffeyPortland Thorns FC 85% passing led league in June; 6 shots, 1 assist [4][5]
July
MF
United States USASavannah DeMeloRacing Louisville FC 2 goals; leads all rookies in minutes played through July 31 [6]
August
FW
Mexico MEXDiana OrdóñezNorth Carolina Courage 5 goals, including 2 braces [7]
September/
October
DF
United States USANaomi Girma (2)San Diego Wave FC Two shutouts, captained team vs. NC [8]

2023

Month Pos. Nat. Player Club Statline Ref.
March/
April
FW
United States USAAlyssa ThompsonAngel City FC Scored 11' into debut; 2G in 6 matches [2]
May
MF/DF
United States USAJenna NighswongerNJ/NY Gotham FC 2 goals, 1 assist, 16 duels won [9]
June
MF
United States USAPaige MetayerWashington Spirit 1 goal, 1 assist; tied for league scoring lead among rookies (3) [10]
July
MF/DF
United States USAJenna Nighswonger (2)NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 regular season goals; 2 Challenge Cup goals and assists [11]
August
FW
 United States USA Messiah Bright Orlando Pride Brace vs. NCC; 3 goals in 4 matches [12]

Multiple winners

As of July 6, 2023

The below table lists players who have won on more than one occasion.

*
Indicates current NWSL player
Rank N. Player Team(s) Wins
1 United StatesNaomi Girma*San Diego Wave FC 2
United StatesJenna Nighswonger*NJ/NY Gotham FC

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "San Diego Wave FC Defender Naomi Girma Named May Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. June 9, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Angel City FC Forward Alyssa Thompson Named March/April Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ Alicia Rodriguez (June 9, 2022). "San Diego Wave FC's Naomi Girma voted NWSL Rookie of the Month". LAG Confidential. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Portland Thorns FC Midfielder Sam Coffey Named June Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. June 23, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  5. ↑ Lamm, Keeley (June 28, 2022). "Penn State Women's Soccer Alum Sam Coffey Named NWSL Rookie Of The Month". Onward State. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Racing Louisville FC Midfielder Savannah DeMelo Named July Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  7. ↑ "North Carolina Courage Forward Diana Ordóñez Named August Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Wave FC's Girma NWSL Rookie of the Month, on NWSL Team of the Month". LAG Confidential. October 14, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "NJ/NY Gotham FC Defender/Midfielder Jenna Nighswonger Named May Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Washington Spirit Midfielder Paige Metayer Named June Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  12. ↑ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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