Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo: The nominees for GMS Fans’ WSL March Player of the Month
It was goals galore in the Women’s Super League in March as Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal at the top of the table.
The Gunners had topped the standings for the majority of the season but Emma Hayes’ side made use of their game in hand by thrashing Leicester 9-0 –– moving one point clear of their London rivals.
Meanwhile, Man United, Man City and Tottenham continued to jostle for the final Champions League spot.
Here are the six standout individual performers from March:
After a torrid start to the season, Man City have transformed their fortunes of late –– losing just one match so far in 2022.
The return of Roebuck has been a huge factor in this success and the 22-year-old kept clean sheets in all three games in March.
While the English keeper didn’t necessarily have too much to do during these matches, her commanding presence has no doubt heightened confidence in the City team.
It’s hard to believe Le Tissier is still only 19, especially considering she’s already made more than 50 appearances for the Seagulls.
The teenager has been a vital figure for Brighton this season and scored the winner away at Aston Villa earlier this month.
Le Tissier also kept two clean sheets as Brighton leapfrogged West Ham to move up to sixth in the WSL table.
Reiten struggled for starts under Emma Hayes last season but has been a revelation in recent months –– operating in multiple positions and chipping in with a number of goals.
In March, the Norwegian scored three times, including a double against Leicester and another against Everton.
The 27-year-old has always had goals in her repertoire, having been the Toppserien’s leading scorer in 2019 but now she’s finally starting to prove it in England.
Arsenal have a plethora of