The 10 best players in NWSL history ranked

The NWSL is only early into its 13th season, but there have been star players throughout the league since its inception. Here are the top 10 NWSL players of all time.
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4) Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe
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Rapinoe is known for being extremely influential. She has always been a leader and has inspired so many around her. Rapinoe spent her whole NWSL career with Seattle Reign, where she played for nine seasons.

Rapinoe scored over 50 goals and had 27 assists, making her quite good on the ball. She also holds the record for most penalty kick goals with 13. Rapinoe became a national figure and had quite a career with the USWNT, as well.

3) Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr
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Sam Kerr played for three teams during her time in the NWSL: New York Western Flash, Sky Blue FC, and Chicago Stars. Kerr became a highly decorated player in the league, winning three Golden Boot awards in a row, to go along with two NWSL MVP awards.

Kerr had 77 goals in the NWSL, a record that wasn't broken until just recently in 2024. The Australian striker became a fan favorite due to her large personality and her famous goal celebration: a backflip.