NWSL Golden Boot explained

The NWSL Golden Boot is awarded annually to the highest goal scorer in the regular season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Lauren Holiday (2013) won the first Golden Boot in the NWSL's inaugural season. Three-time Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (2017–2019) holds the record for most goals in a season with 18 in 2019.[1]

Winners

SeasonPlayerNationalityClubGoalsGamesRateclass=unsortable
2013FC Kansas City12180.67[2]
2014Seattle Reign FC16230.70[3]
2015Washington Spirit15200.75[4]
2016Western New York Flash11190.58[5]
2017Sky Blue FC17220.77[6]
2018 (2)Chicago Red Stars16190.84[7]
2019 (3)Chicago Red Stars18210.86[8]
2021Washington Spirit10200.50[9]
2022San Diego Wave FC15170.88[10]
2023Portland Thorns FC11170.65[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: NWSL Golden Boot Winners: Who Will Join Elite Group in 2023?. Hruby. Emma. 2023-10-10. Just Women's Sports. 2024-06-26.
  2. News: FCKC’s Lauren Holiday wins Golden Boot award. McDowell. Sam. 2013-08-19. The Kansas City Star. 2024-06-26.
  3. News: Kim Little boost for Scotland ladies. Campbell. The Scotsman. 2014-09-30. 2024-06-26.
  4. News: Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn wins 2015 NWSL Golden Boot. Goldberg. Jamie. 2015-09-07. The Oregonian. 2024-06-26.
  5. News: Ex-Bullard High star Lynn Williams lighting up National Women's Soccer League. 2016-10-01. The Fresno Bee. 2024-06-26.
    News: WNY Flash Forward Lynn Williams Wins 2016 NWSL Golden Boot. 2016-09-26. National Women's Soccer League. 2024-06-26.
  6. News: Reliving Sam Kerr's Historic 2017. Lordanic. Marissa. 2020-11-30. Matildas. 2024-06-26.
  7. News: Sam Kerr wins NWSL golden boot despite huge disadvantage. Francis. Kieran. 2023-09-18. Goal. 2024-06-26.
  8. News: Levine . Matthew . 2019 Golden Boot: Sam Kerr . October 18, 2019 . National Women's Soccer League. October 18, 2019.
  9. News: Washington Spirit's Ashley Hatch Wins NWSL Golden Boot. Hruby. Emma. 2021-11-02. Just Women's Sports. 2024-06-26.
  10. News: Alex Morgan Wins NWSL Golden Boot in Wave's Inaugural Season. 2022-10-03. Hruby. Emma. Just Women's Sports. 2024-06-26.
  11. News: NWSL Golden Boot Race: Sophia Smith Outlasts Competition. 2023-10-16. Hruby. Emma. Just Women's Sports. 2024-06-26.