Manchester City claimed their first Women's Super League title in a decade during the 2025-26 season, and that dominance is reflected in a Team of the Season that showcases both established stars and breakthrough talents from across England's top flight.
City's Core Strengthened by Summer Signings
Manager Andree Jeglertz built a formidable squad with strategic recruitment. Jade Rose, a Canadian centre-back in her first senior season, made an immediate impact after breaking into the XI midway through the campaign. Playing every remaining minute as City clinched the trophy without needing a final-day result, Rose earned praise from teammate Khadija Shaw, the league's Golden Boot winner, who predicted she could develop into one of the division's elite defenders in coming seasons.
Kerstin Casparij reached new heights in her fourth year at City, registering a career-high seven assists—the most in the WSL—plus three goals. The full-back's tireless contributions on the right flank proved especially crucial in top-four clashes, where she recorded seven of her ten combined goal contributions. Her ability to defend and attack with equal intensity epitomized City's balanced approach under Jeglertz.
Standout Talent Beyond Manchester's Blue Walls
This season's Team of the Season notably excludes Chelsea, who ended their run of six consecutive titles, and Manchester United, who fell short after finishing second last year. Three of the five remaining outfield players instead represent clubs outside the "Big Four," reflecting how competitive the division has become.
Chiamaka Nnadozie claimed goalkeeper honours following her summer arrival at Brighton from abroad. The Nigeria international's aggressive positioning and exceptional shot-stopping transformed the Seagulls' defence dramatically. Brighton reduced their goals conceded from 41 in 22 matches (2024-25) to just 27 in the same number of games this season, a 34% improvement largely attributable to Nnadozie's elite-level performance between the posts.
Toko Koga emerged as another revelation, arriving at Tottenham as a 19-year-old unknown and quickly establishing herself among the division's finest centre-backs. The Japan international impressed sufficiently to win the club's Adults Supporters' Player of the Season award. Spurs boss Martin Ho praised her maturity and football intelligence, describing her performances as "well above her years" for someone so young.
As teams prepare for next season, the 2025-26 campaign has demonstrated that the WSL's competitive depth extends well beyond traditional powerhouses, with emerging players and smart recruitment reshaping the landscape of English women's football.
