2023 is gearing up to be a big year for women’s soccer. With league play all over the world either in full swing or set to begin in the coming months and then the 2023 Women’s World Cup will take place this summer in New Zealand/Australia. With a full women’s soccer calendar for the year in mind, we look at six young stars that you should keep an eye on this year.
Jaedyn Shaw
Shaw made a splash last year when she decided to go pro and join the NWSL via the Discovery Process. The forward signed with the San Diego Wave in July at just 17.
She made her NWSL debut on July 30 when she played a full 90 and scored the game-winner against the Chicago Red Stars.
During the 2020 season, Shaw scored three goals in her six starts for the Wave. Also, in 2022, she represented the United States at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
She was also recently named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year after an impressive year.
Alyssa Thompson
Thompson quickly rose onto the scene when she was called up to the senior USWNT after spending time with the U-20 squad at the U-20 World Cup.
Her USWNT debut was one to remember against England at Wembley Stadium on October 7, 2022.
Thompson was initially committed…
