Emily Fox is one of three Women’s Super League players shortlisted for US Soccer’s Female Player of the Year award.
The Arsenal star played a crucial part in the Gunners’ Women’s Champions League success last season.
She is joined by two players from WSL rivals Chelsea, as well as two players from the National Women’s Soccer League.
WSL trio shortlisted for US Female Player of the Year award
Emily Fox has been joined by Chelsea pair Catarina Macario and Alyssa Thompson on the shortlist for the Female Player of the Year award.
Arsenal full-back Fox helped the Gunners win the Champions League and was a regular for the USWNT, who won 12 out of their 15 matches this season.
Fox could soon get competition from Smilla Holmberg, who has been linked with the Gunners.
Chelsea forward Macario leads the USWNT with seven goals and two assists in 2025. For the WSL champions, she has two goals and two assists in all competitions this season.
Alyssa Thompson joined Chelsea in the summer from Angel City and scored goals in recent draws with Arsenal and Liverpool. She has consistently played for the United States this year, scoring two goals and providing one assist for the national team.
The 21-year-old won the WSL Goal of the Month award for November after her brilliant strike against Arsenal.
The WSL trio will compete for the award against Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey and Gotham FC’s Rose Lavelle.
Which players have been nominated for the Young Player of the Year?
US Soccer have also named the five players on the shortlist for the Young Player of the Year award.
All five players are based in the United States, with four from the NWSL.
Jordyn Bugg of Seattle Reign, Micayla Johnson from the Chicago Stars, Gotham FC’s Lily Reale and Angel City’s Riley Tiernan are all on the shortlist.
They are joined by Pearl Cecil, who plays for the U17 USWNT team and the University of Virginia.
Arsenal and Chelsea awards in 2025
Arsenal and Chelsea players have already won a host of awards in 2025. Chelsea completed a domestic treble last season before Arsenal won the Champions League.
This led to six players across both sides being named on the FIFPRO World XI.
Mariona Caldentey won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award and was unlucky to lose to Aitana Bonmati in the Ballon d’Or running.
Leah Williamson picked up the Golden Player Women prize after her exploits with Arsenal and England. Hannah Hampton, meanwhile, has won a host of awards, including the inaugural Yachine Trophy for best goalkeeper.
