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Six NWSL end-of-year award nominations cap off a history-making campaign for NJ/NY Gotham FC, who swept the Challenge Cup and Shield in 2026.
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NJ/NY Gotham FC have cemented themselves as the team of 2026 in the NWSL. The club clinched both the Challenge Cup and the Shield - a first in their history - while topping the league standings with an impressive 18-5-7 record.
Now, as OneFootball reports, six end-of-year award nominations underline just how dominant their campaign has been.
Head coach Juan Carlos Amorós is up for Coach of the Year after steering the squad to its finest ever season. Between the sticks, Ann-Katrin Berger - who posted the league's lowest goals-against average - is nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year.
Tierna Davidson features in the Defender of the Year category, while Rose Lavelle and Jaelin Howell are both shortlisted for Midfielder of the Year. Rookie Jordynn Dudley rounds out the list despite missing time through injury, earning a Rookie of the Year nod for her eye-catching debut campaign.
What makes Gotham's haul so striking is the breadth of recognition. From the coaching staff to the back line, midfield, and a first-year talent, every area of the pitch is represented. It's the clearest sign yet that this isn't a one-player team - it's a squad firing on all cylinders.
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