The Women’s Super League (WSL) season is over and, while the Champions League final is still to come on Saturday, it is time to reflect on 2023-24.
Our team of writers and analysts have been looking back at a dramatic campaign and have cast their votes in The Athletic’s end-of-season awards.
Our men’s football awards can be found here.
It’s time to reveal the winners…
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WSL Player of the Season: Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)
Runner-up for the Golden Boot by two goals last year, this time there was no stopping Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, even though she missed the final three games of the season through injury. She has yet again shown what a complete striker she is, with a variety of top-class finishes, her impressive hold-up play and aerial prowess.
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