The new NWSL season kicks off this weekend. And with it, comes the chase of former college stars duking it out for the Rookie of the Year nod.
Three of the past four honorees have been defenders, though there is a deep roster of candidates from a number of positions.
An extremely talented class of college players have signed on after the 2025 Division I campaign. Here’s a look at 10 Top NWSL Rookie of the Year contenders.
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