The National Women's Soccer League Goal of the Week is a weekly soccer award given to individual players in the National Women's Soccer League. The honor is awarded by popular social media vote to the player deemed to have scored the best goal over the past week. The award was given out during the 2016—2019 seasons and was reintroduced in 2024, in place of the Player of the Week award, which was awarded from 2013—2023.
Winners
[edit]2016
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2017
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2018
[edit]2019
[edit]2024
[edit]Multiple winners
[edit]The below table lists those who have won on more than one occasion.
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Indicates current NWSL player |
Italics | Indicates players still playing professional soccer |
See also
[edit]- List of sports awards honoring women
- NWSL awards
- NWSL records and statistics
- Women's soccer in the United States
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Seattle Reign FC was previously known as OL Reign
- ^ Only two goals were scored in week 4 of the 2019 NWSL season, hence only two goals were nominated.
- ^ a b Kealia Watt, née Kealia Ohai.
- ^ Jordan Baggett, née Jordan DiBiasi.
- ^ No other goals were nominated in week 10 of the 2019 season.
References
[edit]- 2016
- ^ @NWSL (April 22, 2016). "Congrats to @ORLPride's @stephcatley on her goal being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 1!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (April 29, 2016). "Congrats to @WashSpirit's @alikrieger on her goal being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 2!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 6, 2016). "Congrats to @chicagoredstars's @ChristenPress on being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 3!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 13, 2016). "Congrats to @chicagoredstars' @ChristenPress on her goal being selected by the fans as Goal of the Week – Week 4!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 14, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 20, 2016). "Congrats to @ORLPride's @alexmorgan13 on being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 5!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 20, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 27, 2016). "Congrats to @ThornsFC midfielder @TobinHeath on being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 6!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 27, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (June 3, 2016). "Congrats to @FCKansasCity midfielder @eTYMrak on being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 7!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 11, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (June 17, 2016). "Congrats to @chicagoredstars forward @ChristenPress on being selected by the fans as #NWSL Goal of the Week–Week 8!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 18, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "WNY Flash forward Jessica McDonald voted NWSL Player of the Week" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ @NWSL (July 1, 2016). "Congrats to @ORLPride forward @Jas_it_Up on being selected by fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 10!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 9, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 8, 2016). "Congrats to @ThornsFC midfielder @dagnybrynjars on being voted by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 11!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 9, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 16, 2016). "Congrats to @ORLPride Kristen Edmonds on being voted #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 12 by the fans!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 15, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Estefania Banini – Week 13". YouTube.com. NWSL. July 20, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Rachel Daly – Week 14". YouTube.com. NWSL. July 26, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Rachel Daly – Week 15". YouTube.com. NWSL. August 3, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Christine Nairn – Week 16". youtube.com. NWSLsoccer. August 31, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Alex Morgan – Week 17". youtube.com. NWSLsoccer. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Christen Press – Week 18". youtube.com. NWSLsoccer. September 14, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Goal of the Week Winner: Kealia Ohai – Week 19". youtube.com. NWSLsoccer. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- 2017
- ^ "Rachel Daly wins NWSL Goal of the Week in Week 1" (Press release). Houston Dynamo FC. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 26, 2017). "Week 2 #NWSL Goal of the Week winner: @danicaevans7 of the @ORLPride!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 2, 2017). "Week 3 #NWSL Goal of the Week winner: Camila of the @ORLPride!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "JESS FISHLOCK – WEEK 4 – NWSL GOAL OF THE WEEK WINNER". NWSL. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "CHRISTEN PRESS – WEEK 5 – GOAL OF THE WEEK WINNER". NWSL. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "Sofia Huerta – WEEK 6 – GOAL OF THE WEEK WINNER". NWSL. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "BECKY SAUERBRUNN – WEEK 7 – GOAL OF THE WEEK". NWSL. May 30, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^ "LINDSEY HORAN – WEEK 8 – GOAL OF THE WEEK WINNER". NWSL. June 6, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Balf, Celia (June 20, 2017). "Orlando Pride's Camila and Aubrey Bledsoe pick up NWSL's goal and save of the week". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Vanessa DiBernardo". National Women's Soccer League. June 27, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 5, 2017). "Week 11 #NWSL Goal of the Week: @samkerr1 of @SkyBlueFC!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (July 11, 2017). "Sam Kerr, Lindsey Horan and Aubrey Bledsoe receive NWSL Week 12 honors". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "Save of the Week: Aubrey Bledsoe". July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ Linehan, Meg (July 26, 2017). "Megan Rapinoe named Player of the Week for second time this season" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (August 8, 2017). "Ship named Player of the Week, Franch and Huerta earn plays of the Week". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (August 15, 2017). "Mewis is named NWSL Player of the Week, Marta and Franch earn plays of the Week". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (August 22, 2017). "Sam Kerr earns two NWSL honors, Ashlyn Harris wins Save of the Week". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Alex Morgan". August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Julie Ertz". September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Christine Sinclair". September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Rachel Daly". September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- ^ "Goal of the Week: Alanna Kennedy". October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- 2018
- ^ "Week 1 Goal of the Week | Gunnhildur Jónsdottir | NWSL 2018". March 27, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 1 Goal of the Week nominees | NWSL 2018". March 26, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 2 Goal of the Week | Lindsey Horan, Portland Thorns FC | NWSL 2018". April 3, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 2 Goal of the Week nominees | NWSL 2018". April 2, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 3 Goal of the Week | Lindsey Horan, Portland Thorns FC". April 17, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 3 Goal of the Week nominees | NWSL 2018". April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 4 Goal of the Week | Merritt Mathias, North Carolina Courage". April 24, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 4 Goal of the Week nominees | NWSL 2018". April 23, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 5 Goal of the Week | Tobin Heath, Portland Thorns FC". May 1, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 5 Goal of the Week nominees | Week 5". April 30, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 6 Goal of the Week | Diana Matheson, Utah Royals FC". May 8, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 6". May 7, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 7 Goal of the Week | Christine Nairn, Orlando Pride". May 15, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 7". May 14, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 8 Goal of the Week | Carli Lloyd, Sky Blue FC". May 22, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 8". May 21, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 9 Goal of the Week | Sydney Leroux, Orlando Pride". May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 9". May 29, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 10 Goal of the Week | Katherine Reynolds, Portland Thorns FC". June 5, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 10". June 4, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 11/12 Goal of the Week | Brittany Ratcliffe, Utah Royals FC | NWSL 2018". June 19, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 11/12". June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 13 Goal of the Week | Alanna Kennedy, Orlando Pride | NWSL 2018". June 26, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 13". June 25, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 14 Goal of the Week | Kealia Ohai, Houston Dash | NWSL 2018". July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 14". July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 15 Goal of the Week | Marta, Orlando Pride | NWSL 2018". July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 15". July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 16 Goal of the Week | Kristen Edmonds, Orlando Pride | NWSL 2018". July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 16". July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 17 Goal of the Week | Toni Pressley, Orlando Pride | NWSL 2018". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 17". July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 19 Goal of the Week | Katie Stengel, Utah Royals FC | NWSL 2018". August 7, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 19". August 6, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 20 Goal of the Week | Hayley Raso, Portland Thorns FC | NWSL 2018". August 14, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 20". August 13, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 21 Goal of the Week | Christine Sinclair, Portland Thorns FC | NWSL 2018". August 21, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 21". August 20, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Week 22 Goal of the Week | Tobin Heath, Portland Thorns FC | NWSL 2018". August 28, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 22". August 27, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Balf, Celia (September 11, 2018). "Goal of the Week: Lindsey Horan" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Goal of the Week nominees | Week 24". September 10, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- 2019
- ^ "Week 1 Goal of the Week: Tobin Heath". NWSL. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ "Week 1 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Week 2 Goal of the Week: Alanna Kennedy". NWSL. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Week 2 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ @NWSL (April 30, 2019). "Week 3 Goal of the Week: Tobin Heath" (Tweet). Retrieved April 30, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Week 3 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ @NWSL (May 6, 2019). "A late game-winner or an early stunner" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 7, 2019). "Oh my, Ohai!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 7, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 13, 2019). "Ready. Set. Vote for the #NWSL Goal of the Week!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 14, 2019). "Unstoppable" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 20, 2019). "Get your vote in for the Week 6 #NWSL Goal of the Week" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 21, 2019). "Olimpico from the rookie!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 28, 2019). "4 nominees. 1 winner" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (May 29, 2019). "Perfect cross. Perfect header" (Tweet). Retrieved May 29, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (June 3, 2019). "Four big goals, but only one #NWSL Goal of the Week" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (June 3, 2019). "There's no place like home" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (June 17, 2019). "The moment you've been waiting for" (Tweet). Retrieved June 17, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Week 9 Goal of the Week". June 18, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ @NWSL (June 25, 2019). "Game-winning goal in the 80th minute to give @ReignFC three points on the road" (Tweet). Retrieved June 27, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 1, 2019). "🗣️🗣️ Time to vote for the #NWSL Goal of the Week!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 2, 2019). ".@tyler_lussi entered the match in the 63rd minute" (Tweet). Retrieved July 2, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Marta, Orlando Pride Week 12 #NWSL Goal of the Week". YouTube. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Week 12 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Tyler Lussi, Portland Thorns FC Week 13 #NWSL Goal of the Week". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ @NWSL (July 15, 2019). "Dramatic game-winners and individual brilliance on display in Week 13" (Tweet). Retrieved July 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 22, 2019). "Time to vote! Select your favorite #NWSL Goal of the Week for Week 14!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NWSL (July 23, 2019). "Fans selected forward Christen Press @UtahRoyalsFC for Goal of the Week Friday against Portland Thorns FC! @ChristenPress #PRESSGOW #NWSL" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Christen Press, Utah Royals FC Week 15 Goal of the Week". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ "Week 15 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ "Sam Kerr, Chicago Red Stars Week 16 #NWSL Goal of the Week". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Week 16 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Amy Rodriguez, Utah Royals FC Week 17 #NWSL Goal of the Week". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Week 17 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Christen Press, Utah Royals FC | Week 18 #NWSL Goal of the Week". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "Week 18 Goal of the Week nominees #NWSL 2019". YouTube. NWSL. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- 2024
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (March 18, 2024). "Who scored the Goal of the Week?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (March 20, 2024). "First Game, First Goal, First Goal of the Week Winner!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (March 25, 2024). "Who scored the Goal of the Week?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Seattle Reign FC [@reignfc] (March 26, 2024). "🗣️ OH YES JI DID! 👏🏆" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 1, 2024). "Who had the Goal of the Week? 🤔" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 2, 2024). "A 99th minute extra time equalizer from Sam Coffey earns her the Goal of the Week! ⭐️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 15, 2024). "Vote for the Goal of the Week Winner Here ⬇️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 16, 2024). "A dream first goal for Alex Loera earns her the Week 4 Goal of the Week! 😍" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 22, 2024). "Who had the Goal of the Week? 🤔" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 23, 2024). "The Super Sub with the SUPER Goal 🤩" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (April 29, 2024). "Who had the Deloitte Impact Save of the Week" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 1, 2024). "Red light 🔴 Green Light 🟩 GOOOOALLLLLLL from Sophia Smith!! 🤩" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 6, 2024). "Vote for the Goal of the Week here 👇" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 7, 2024). "A game-winning, back-to-goal header with only 10 players on the field?!? 🫨" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 13, 2024). "Who had the Goal of the Week?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 14, 2024). "One Touch, Shot, GOAL of the Week ‼️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 20, 2024). "Cast your vote for Goal of the Week 🗳️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 21, 2024). "The precision needed to score from this angle 🤌" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 28, 2024). "Who had the GOTW" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (May 29, 2024). "And she's done it AGAIN!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 10, 2024). "Vote Here for your GOTW Winner" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 11, 2024). "The outside of the foot pass 🤌 The left footed finish 🤌 🤌" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 17, 2024). "Who is your Week 12 GOTW Winner?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 18, 2024). "WHAT CAN'T SHE DO, SHE'S CROIX BETHUNE ‼️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 24, 2024). "Who you got as the Week 13 Winner? 🤔 👇" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 25, 2024). "Trinity Rodman's rocket of a finish wins her Goal of the Week!!! 🫡" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 1, 2024). "Vote here for your GOTW Winner!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 2, 2024). "Mallory Swanson is good at Soccer" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 8, 2024). "Who is your GOTW Winner?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 9, 2024). "BACK-2-BACK 🤩" (Tweet) – via Twitter.