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Thorns star Sophia Wilson is one of five finalists for NWSL MVP

The PDXtoday teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you cheered for the Thorns this year, here's a bright spot after Sunday's exit. Sophia Wilson was named a finalist for NWSL MVP on Monday, a day after Portland's 4-1 loss to Washington ended its playoff run. She's up against Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga, Washington's Trinity Rodman, North Carolina's Ashley Sanchez and Denver's Janine Sonis.

Players' opinions carry the biggest share of the NWSL MVP vote

Source: OregonLive.com

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AmountShare
Players40%40%
Coaching staffs and front offices25%25%
Media members25%25%
Fans10%10%

Wilson, back this season from maternity leave, scored 15 goals and added 5 assists. She won MVP in 2022 and is an unrestricted free agent. Want a say? Fan voting closes at 5 p.m. PT on Wed., Nov. 11.

  • Finalist in four of the past five seasons
  • Chawinga has won MVP each of the past two seasons
  • Sanchez led the league with 20 goals

Fan voting ends Nov. 11, and the MVP is announced Nov. 18

  1. Nov. 8The Thorns lose 4-1 to Washington and are eliminated from the playoffs.
  2. Nov. 9The names five MVP finalists.
  3. Nov. 11Fan voting ends at 5 p.m. PT.
  4. Nov. 18The NWSL announces the 2026 MVP winner at its awards ceremony.

Sources: OregonLive.com, KPTV

Sources: OregonLive.com, KPTV

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