Kansas City Current Forward Temwa Chawinga Wins NWSL MVP Title for Second Consecutive Year, Shattering Records Along the Way.
In a season marked by incredible achievements, 27-year-old forward Temwa Chawinga has emerged as one of the league's most dominant players. The Malawian international won her second consecutive National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Most Valuable Player Award on Wednesday, a feat that makes her the first player to claim the honor in back-to-back seasons.
Despite being sidelined for several weeks with an adductor injury to her right leg, Chawinga continued to make waves in the league. The prolific goal-scorer notched 15 goals and three assists over 23 matches, breaking her own record of six game-winning goals set last season. She also tied the league record by scoring in eight consecutive regular-season games.
Chawinga's impressive form earned her a nomination for the Ballon d'Or, cementing her status as one of the world's top players. The Current finished the regular season atop the league standings with 65 points and 21 wins, shattering NWSL records that had stood for years.
Chawinga's achievement is all the more remarkable considering she played a significant portion of the season without full fitness due to her injury. Her determination and resilience inspired her teammates, who rallied around her throughout the campaign.
Other notable award winners include Gotham FC rookie Lilly Reale, Washington Spirit defender Tara McKeown, Kansas City goalkeeper Lorena, North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo, and Racing Louisville coach Bev Yanez, who became the first former NWSL player to claim the Coach of the Year honor.
Chawinga's victory is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. As she celebrated her second consecutive MVP award, she paid tribute to her teammates, saying, "I'm so grateful for the team – for the team believing in me, trusting in me. I couldn't be up here without them."
In a season marked by incredible achievements, 27-year-old forward Temwa Chawinga has emerged as one of the league's most dominant players. The Malawian international won her second consecutive National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Most Valuable Player Award on Wednesday, a feat that makes her the first player to claim the honor in back-to-back seasons.
Despite being sidelined for several weeks with an adductor injury to her right leg, Chawinga continued to make waves in the league. The prolific goal-scorer notched 15 goals and three assists over 23 matches, breaking her own record of six game-winning goals set last season. She also tied the league record by scoring in eight consecutive regular-season games.
Chawinga's impressive form earned her a nomination for the Ballon d'Or, cementing her status as one of the world's top players. The Current finished the regular season atop the league standings with 65 points and 21 wins, shattering NWSL records that had stood for years.
Chawinga's achievement is all the more remarkable considering she played a significant portion of the season without full fitness due to her injury. Her determination and resilience inspired her teammates, who rallied around her throughout the campaign.
Other notable award winners include Gotham FC rookie Lilly Reale, Washington Spirit defender Tara McKeown, Kansas City goalkeeper Lorena, North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo, and Racing Louisville coach Bev Yanez, who became the first former NWSL player to claim the Coach of the Year honor.
Chawinga's victory is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. As she celebrated her second consecutive MVP award, she paid tribute to her teammates, saying, "I'm so grateful for the team – for the team believing in me, trusting in me. I couldn't be up here without them."
Temwa Chawinga is on fire 
and we're all loving it 
! Two MVP titles in a row? That's crazy talk 
! She's breaking records left and right and her work ethic is truly inspiring 
. I mean, she was sidelined for weeks with an injury but still managed to make a huge impact on the season 
. And let's be real, scoring in eight consecutive games? That's some next-level stuff 
. Chawinga's got that special sauce, and we're all drinking from the same cup 
. Congrats to her for an amazing season, and more power to the Current team for crushing those NWSL records 
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Temwa Chawinga is literally a goal-scoring machine 
! 15 goals and three assists? That's insane! And to do it all with an injury on top of that? She's like the human version of Ramen noodles - never gives up! 
The fact that she shattered records and even got nominated for the Ballon d'Or is just mind-blowing. I mean, we know she's talented, but wow! And can we talk about her teammate vibes? 
That award acceptance speech was so sweet and humble... girl, you're the real MVP (Most Valuable Player) indeed 
and to do it all while playing with an injury? 
that's what I call dedication and resilience 
love how she gave credit to her team for believing in her too 
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She's crushing it on and off the field, setting records left and right! 
8 consecutive games with goals? 
Can't wait to see what she does next! 
. I mean, playing with an injury for most of the season? That's just crazy 
. I don't know if anyone else could've done this and looked as good doing it 
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. Anyways, Lilly Reale's debut was FIRE 
. I mean, playing with an injury? That's dedication 
. Love how she gave it up to her teammates too - they're the real MVPs 
. Chawinga's got the ballon d'or in her future, mark my words 
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her injury was super tough but she never gave up and now shes breaking records left and right 
it just shows how much they care about each other as a team 
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I'm not surprised though, she's always been one of my fave players. The way she bounces back from that injury is just incredible