| Competition: | Women's United Soccer Association |
| Season: | 2002 |
| Winners: | Carolina Courage |
| League Topscorer: | Kátia (15) |
| Prevseason: | 2001 |
| Nextseason: | 2003 |
The 2002 Women's United Soccer Association season was the second season for WUSA, the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States.[1] The regular season began on April 13 and ended on August 11. The playoffs began on August 17, with the championship match between played on August 24 between the Carolina Courage and the Washington Freedom.
Prior to the season the Bay Area CyberRays, the champions in the previous season, changed their name to the San Jose CyberRays
The WUSA All-Star game was played for the first time after the completion of the 2002 season, with the South squad defeating the North 6–1 in front of 14,208 spectators at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon. Rookie Abby Wambach of the Washington Freedom was awarded the game MVP after scoring twice.[2]
See main article: 2002 WUSA Founders Cup.
| "text-align: center;" | Award | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Marinette Pichon | Philadelphia Charge | |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Marinette Pichon | Philadelphia Charge | |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Danielle Slaton | Carolina Courage | |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Kristin Luckenbill | Carolina Courage | |
| Rookie of the Year | Abby Wambach | Washington Freedom | |
| Coach of the Year | Mark Krikorian | Philadelphia Charge | |
| Humanitarian Award | Sissi | San Jose CyberRays | |
| Team Community Service Award | Boston Breakers | ||
| Team Fair Play Award | Boston Breakers | ||
| Referee of the Year | Kari Seitz |
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