Sam Kerr, Emma Hayes: The best of the WSL this season

This year’s WSL season will live long in the memory as Chelsea claimed a third successive title on a dramatic final day of action. 

There were plenty of players, coaches and teams that caught the eye throughout the year, but who impressed the most? 

We’ve devised our own set of awards to determine the standout performers from a memorable campaign:

This one was always going to be fairly obvious. Emma Hayes’ side claimed a third league title in a row, thanks to a 4-2 win against Man United at Kingsmeadow on Sunday. 

Chelsea had spent much of the season behind Arsenal, who beat the Blues on the opening day of the season. 

But after the Gunners slipped up against Birmingham and Spurs, Chelsea seized the initiative and never looked back. 

The Blues remain the best women’s club side in English football and are fast becoming one of the best English club sides ever. 

Kerr was named the Football Writer’s English Football Women’s Player of the Year and we’re in full agreement. 

The Australian claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive season and scored two outstanding goals against United on the final day to help win the title. 

Arsenal’s Beth Mead deserves a mention for her impressive campaign, which saw her notch 11 goals and register six assists. 

But ultimately, it was Kerr who inspired Chelsea to the title and who therefore gets our vote.

There were plenty of goal of the season contenders that you can check out here

Our favourite, though, has to be Weir’s audacious chip against United. 

Weir has a habit of scoring wonder goals against Man United. In 2019, she hammered home the inaugural Manchester derby goal from 25 yards out, while last season she executed a sumptuous chip to perfection. 

This year was no exception