The USL Super League, a professional women's soccer league in the United States that began play in 2024, presents various annual and monthly honors to individual players. Some awards, such as Player of the Year, are voted by clubs' technical staffs, while others such as the Golden Boot go to the leaders in various statistical categories.
Player of the Year
Voted by clubs' technical staffs, it is presented to the most outstanding player of the season.[1]
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Emina Ekić | Midfielder |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Spokane Zephyr | [1] |
| 2025–26 | Ashlyn Puerta | Midfielder |  United States |
Sporting JAX | [2] |
Defender of the Year
Voted by clubs' technical staffs, it is presented to the most outstanding defender of the season.[3]
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Jill Aguilera | Left back |  Puerto Rico |
Carolina Ascent | [3] |
| 2025–26 | Allison Pantuso | Center back | United States |
Lexington SC | [4] |
Goalkeeper of the Year
Voted by clubs' technical staffs, it is presented to the most outstanding goalkeeper of the season.[5]
| Season | Player | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Hope Hisey | United States |
Spokane Zephyr | [5] |
| 2025–26 | Hope Hisey (2) | United States |
Spokane Zephyr | [6] |
Young Player of the Year
Voted by clubs' technical staffs, it is presented to the most outstanding player under the age of 23 in her first professional season.[7]
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Sealey Strawn | Forward | United States |
Dallas Trinity | [7] |
| 2025–26 | Ashlyn Puerta | Midfielder | United States |
Sporting JAX | [8] |
Golden Boot
The player with the most goals in the season.[9]
| Season | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals | Games | Rate | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Allie Thornton | United States |
Dallas Trinity | 13 | 27 | 0.48 | [9] |
| 2025–26 | Catherine Barry | United States |
Lexington SC | 16 | 28 | 0.57 | [10] |
Golden Glove
The goalkeeper with the lowest goals against average who played at least half of her team's minutes in the season.[11]
| Season | Player | Nationality | Club | GA | Games | GAA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Meagan McClelland | United States |
Carolina Ascent | 17 | 18 | 0.97 | [12] |
| 2025–26 | Kat Asman | United States |
Lexington SC | 24 | 28 | 0.86 | [10] |
Golden Playmaker
The player with the most assists in the season (if multiple players are tied, the award goes to the player with the fewest minutes).[10]
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Club | Assists | Games | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Jill Aguilera | Defender | Puerto Rico |
Carolina Ascent | 7 | 28 | [12] |
| 2025–26 | Ashlyn Puerta | Midfielder | United States |
Sporting JAX | 7 | 27 | [10] |
Coach of the Year
Voted by clubs' technical staffs, it is presented to the most outstanding head coach of the season.[13]
| Season | Player | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Philip Poole |  England |
Carolina Ascent | [13] |
| 2025–26 | Stacey Balaam | England |
Sporting JAX | [14] |
Officials of the Year
| Season | Referee | Nationality | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Danielle Chesky | United States |
[15] |
| Season | Assistant Referee | Nationality | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Jessica Carnevale | United States |
[15] |
All-League Teams
2024–25
Announced June 10, 2025[16]
2025–26
Announced May 26, 2026[17]
Monthly awards
See also
References
- "Spokane Zephyr FC's Emina Ekić voted USL Super League Player of the Year". USL Super League. June 13, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "Sporting Club Jacksonville's Ashlyn Puerta voted 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Player of the Year". USL Super League. May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "Carolina Ascent FC's Jill Aguilera voted USL Super League Defender of the Year". USL Super League. June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "Lexington SC's Allison Pantuso voted 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Defender of the Year". USL Super League. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "Spokane Zephyr FC's Hope Hisey voted USL Super League Goalkeeper of the Year". USL Super League. June 13, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "Spokane Zephyr FC's Hope Hisey earns 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Goalkeeper of the Year". USL Super League. May 28, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "Dallas Trinity FC's Sealey Strawn Named 2024/25 USL Super League Young Player of the Year". Dallas Trinity FC. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "Sporting Club Jacksonville's Ashlyn Puerta voted 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Young Player of the Year". USL Super League. May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- Carrick, Buzz (June 1, 2025). "Allie Thornton grabs the USL Super League Golden Boot, leads Dallas Trinity to playoffs". 3rd Degree. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- "Gainbridge Super League announces 2025/26 Golden Award Winners". USL Super League. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- "Can Carolina become the first to clinch a playoff spot? | News & Notes Week 30". USL Super League. April 23, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- "USL Super League announces 2024/25 Golden Award Winners". USL Super League. June 1, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "Carolina Ascent FC's Philip Poole voted USL Super League Coach of the Year". USL Super League. June 11, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "Sporting Club Jacksonville's Stacey Balaam voted 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Coach of the Year". USL Super League. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "2025 USL Super League Officials of the Year announced". USL Super League. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "USL Super League announces 2024/25 All-League Teams". USL Super League. June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- "Gainbridge Super League Announces 2025/26 All-League Teams". USL Super League. May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026.