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WSL 2025/26 Season Review: Bunny Shaw's Historic Campaign and Rising Stars

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Bunny Shaw delivered a campaign for the ages, becoming the first WSL player to win the Golden Boot three times while reaching 20+ goals for a third consecutive season. Her 25 goal involvements came from just two penalties, with 51 shots on target leading the league. Manager Andree Jeglertz praised her work rate beyond the numbers.

Lauren Hemp returned to peak form as the league's leading chance creator, while Fuka Nagano excelled in Liverpool's midfield with 79 ball recoveries in the middle third. Alex Greenwood's set-piece mastery helped Manchester City score a record 17 goals from dead balls, including five direct corner assists. Jess Park emerged as the standout debutant with 39 take-ons completed.

The season also marked farewells to legends including Millie Bright, Sam Kerr, Beth Mead, and Katie McCabe. Their departures signal a major transition as the WSL braces for unprecedented transfer spending this summer, potentially disrupting the established order.