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WSL Stars Shine: Who Dominated the 2025/26 Season?
18 May
Summary
- Bunny Shaw won her third Golden Boot, netting 21 goals.
- Lauren Hemp led the league in chance creation despite one goal.
- Millie Bright and Sam Kerr are among WSL stars retiring.
The 2025/26 Women's Super League season celebrated exceptional performances across the board. Bunny Shaw distinguished herself, becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot three times and score over 20 goals in three separate campaigns.
Lauren Hemp, despite scoring only one goal, was the league's leading chance creator. Kerstin Casparij also impressed with her seven assists. Manchester City's ability to score late goals, winning eight points from matches after the 86th minute, was crucial to their title victory.
Midfielders like Fuka Nagano of Liverpool were integral to their teams, with Nagano excelling in ball recovery. Alex Greenwood's dead-ball delivery was unparalleled, contributing significantly to Manchester City's record-breaking 17 set-piece goals.
Newcomers such as Jess Park at Manchester United also made a notable impact. Veteran players like Vivianne Miedema continued to perform at a high level, nearing a century of WSL goals, while Mariona Caldentey evolved into an elite playmaker for Arsenal.
The season concludes with significant departures, including the retirements of Millie Bright and Sam Kerr, and the farewells to Beth Mead, Katie McCabe, and Laura Coombs. This signals a potential shift in the league, with an anticipated influx of international talent and a dynamic transfer market.
