Mariona Caldentey, the dynamic midfielder from Arsenal, has been honored as the first-ever Women's Super League (WSL) Player of the Year, a title decided by fan votes. This accolade comes after a stellar season where Caldentey scored nine goals and provided five assists in the league.

Key Highlights of Caldentey's Season

• Champions League Final: Played a pivotal role in leading Arsenal to the Women's Champions League final, where they faced her former club Barcelona.
• Award Rivals: Outshone teammates and rivals including Alessia Russo of Arsenal and Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones and Sandy Baltimore.

Other Notable Awards

• Rising Star: Shekiera Martinez of West Ham was named the WSL's rising star.
• Goal of the Season: Vivianne Miedema's stunning chip against Aston Villa won the WSL goal of the season.
• Golden Boot: Shared between Alessia Russo and Khadija Shaw of Manchester City, both ending the season with 12 goals each.

Championship Highlights

• Player of the Season: Isobel Goodwin from London City Lionesses.
• Golden Boot and Glove: Goodwin also secured the golden boot, while Emily Orman won the golden glove for the most clean sheets.

Looking Ahead

The WSL Manager of the Season will be announced at the League Managers' Association dinner later this month. The full list of award winners showcases the depth of talent and competitive spirit in women's football this season.

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