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NWSL announces April awards: Best XI, Player of the Month, Coach of the Month, and Rookie of the Month
TL;DR
The NWSL has announced its April awards, naming Ashley Sanchez as Player of the Month, Adrián González as Coach of the Month, and Jordynn Dudley as Rookie of the Month. The Best XI for April includes standout players from various teams, highlighting their contributions to the league.
Key points
- Ashley Sanchez named Player of the Month for April 2026
- Adrián González recognized as Coach of the Month
- Jordynn Dudley awarded Rookie of the Month
- Best XI includes standout players from various teams
- Washington Spirit achieved an unbeaten streak in April
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North Carolina CourageWashington SpiritGotham FCPortland Thorns
Player of the Month
North Carolina’s Ashley Sanchez was chosen as Player of the Month for April by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast crew. The Courage went unbeaten in April and a lot had to do with her contributions. Three goals in three matches, with one of those goals being the winning one against Houston. The other two tallies were against Boston and Portland.
Coach of the Month
Washington Spirit’s coach Adrián González was chosen as Coach of the Month for the month of April after leading the team to an unbeaten streak during that month. Washington collected three clean sheets and scored seven goals catapulted the team to third place in the table by the end of April.
Rookie of the Month
Gotham FC’s Jordynn Dudley was chosen as Rookie of the Month for April. The 21-year-old scored the first goal of her professional career against Chicago and contributed with an assist in the win over Bay FC. Those performances will surely make a case for her to continue starting for the Bats.
Q&A
Who was named Player of the Month in the NWSL for April 2026?
Ashley Sanchez of North Carolina Courage was named Player of the Month for April 2026.
What were the key achievements of Coach Adrián González in April 2026?
Adrián González led the Washington Spirit to an unbeaten streak, achieving three clean sheets and scoring seven goals.
Which players were included in the NWSL Best XI for April 2026?
The Best XI for April 2026 includes players like Sandy MacIver, Esme Morgan, Tara Rudd, Ashley Sanchez, and Trinity Rodman.
