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Padraig Whelan·23 January 2023

đŸ„‡ WSL Awards: New team on top, chaotic conditions and history makers

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The WSL went through a stop-start (in some cases literally) weekend of action due to the cold snap across the UK.

And it is time to hand out awards from the limited fixture list.


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The Why Did It Even Happen Award

Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool at Kingsmeadow going ahead after passing a pitch inspection appeared like good news.

Unfortunately it lasted six minutes before it was deemed unsafe to continue. So why even start it?

Later on Sunday, Brighton-Arsenal also fell victim to mother nature.


The History Maker Award

But for the games that did go ahead, Manchester United’s Mary Earps took her place in the history books with her performance in their 1-0 win over Reading.

In keeping a clean sheet, she became the first goalkeeper in WSL history to reach the 50 mark in that category.


The Instant Impact Award

Just seven minutes after coming off the bench for Everton, Chelsea loanee Agnes Beever-Jones unleashed this stunner.

It is the teenager’s first ever WSL goal. You can bet it won’t be her last.


The Secret Agent Award

Scotland international Kirsty Hanson is enjoying a successful spell at Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United with her latest heroics rescuing a point against rivals Manchester City.

It helped her parent club move top of the league and sees City trail by five. Are they out of the title race?


The Super Sub Award

As for the goal that send United top of the table, what a strike it was.

Rachel Williams showed fantastic feet and kept calm until her moment arose – before finishing with aplomb.


The Off the Mark Award

A great deal of excitement surrounded talented youngster Deyna Castellanos move to Manchester City from Atlético Madrid last summer but she had to wait a while for her first goal.

It arrived on Saturday against Villa with a calm finish.


The Milestone Manager award

Reading’s Kelly Chambers continues to leave her own indelible mark on the women’s game after reaching a big landmark at the weekend.