Draft:NWSL Golden Boot

2023 winner Sophia Smith

The NWSL Golden Boot is awarded annually to the highest goal scorer in the regular season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Lauren Holiday (2013) won the first Golden Boot in the NWSL's inaugural season. Three-time Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (2017–2019) holds the record for most goals in a season with 18 in 2019.[1]

Winners

SeasonPlayerNationalityClubGoalsGamesRateRef.
2013Lauren Holiday  United StatesFC Kansas City12180.67[2]
2014Kim Little  ScotlandSeattle Reign FC16230.70[3]
2015Crystal Dunn  United StatesWashington Spirit15200.75[4]
2016Lynn Williams[a]  United StatesWestern New York Flash11190.58[5]
2017Sam Kerr  AustraliaSky Blue FC17220.77[6]
2018Sam Kerr (2)  AustraliaChicago Red Stars16190.84[7]
2019Sam Kerr (3)  AustraliaChicago Red Stars18210.86[8]
2021Ashley Hatch  United StatesWashington Spirit10200.50[9]
2022Alex Morgan  United StatesSan Diego Wave FC15170.88[10]
2023Sophia Smith  United StatesPortland Thorns FC11170.65[11]

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