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The National Women’s Soccer League’s Best XI and Second XI of 2024 was officially announced today. Winners were determined by weighted votes, with 40% to NWSL players; 25% to head coaches, general managers, and owners; 25% to the media; and 10% to fans.
Débutantes to the Best XI include Temwa Chawinga, Barbra Banda, Croix Bethune and Ann-Katrin Berger, all in their first seasons in the NWSL. Defender Emily Sams, now in her second season, also makes her first appearance in a Best XI.
Best XI
Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Defenders: Emily Sams, Orlando Pride
Kaleigh Kurtz, North Carolina Courage
Casey Krueger, Washington Spirit
Jenna Nighswonger, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Midfielders/Forwards: Temwa Chawinga, Kansas City Current
Barbra Banda, Orlando Pride
Marta, Orlando Pride
Croix Bethune, Washington Spirit
Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit
Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns
Second XI
Goalkeeper: Anna Moorhouse, Orlando Pride
Defenders: Naomi Girma, San Diego Wave
Tara McKeown, Washington Spirit
Kerry Abello, Orlando Pride
Ryan Williams, North Carolina Courage
Midfielders/Forwards: Vanessa DiBernardo, Kansas City Current
Lo’eau LaBonta, Kansas City Current
Hal Hershfelt, Washington Spirit
Esther González, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Rose Lavelle, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Yazmeen Ryan, NJ/NY Gotham FC
