With the league championship just days away, the NWSL has announced its Best XI for the 2022 regular season.
“Congratulations to all of the winners on this year’s Best XI teams,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman in a press release announcing the winners. “The hard work, dedication and determination of each of these 22 players is what makes the NWSL so special, and I look forward to following along as they continue to take their game and this league to new heights. I am grateful to Mastercard for helping us give our exceptional athletes the recognition they deserve.”
League sponsor Mastercard has provided financial bonuses to the players named to both the Best XI and the Second XI. The teams are picked after a weighted vote from players (50%), team owners, general managers, and coaches (20%), media (20%), and fans (10%).
Here is the full 2022 NWSL Best XI: