Shaw, Hasegawa Head City on PFA Women’s Shortlist
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- Shaw scored a league‑high 21 goals in 22 matches as Manchester City clinched the WSL title and is shortlisted for the PFA Women’s Player of the Year.
- Hasegawa helped City win the FA Cup and is also on the PFA Women’s Player of the Year shortlist.
- Russo finished second to Shaw in the Golden Boot race and joins Arsenal’s Lauren James and Manchester United’s Jess Park on the shortlist.
- Thompson and Buurman (Chelsea duo) are nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
- Sky Sports reported that Rice and James were shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year awards (men’s).
Why it matters: Shaw and Hasegawa’s nominations boost their market value and reinforce Manchester City’s dominance, while rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea gain exposure for their stars, shaping future contract negotiations ahead of the 25‑August awards.
