August 12, 2026
ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
CAROLINAS DIVISION - Meredith Palmer, WFC of Charlotte
Co-leading scorer Meredith Palmer led an WFC of Charlotte offense that averaged 2.5 goals per game en route to her first Carolinas Division Offensive Player of the Year award. Palmer will kick off her junior season at Villanova this Fall.
THE DISTRICT DIVISION - Evelyn Javers, Arlington SA
Columbia sophomore Evelyn Javers captures The District Division Offensive Player of the Year award after leading Arlington SA to division and conference titles and its second playoff appearance in two seasons, helping the team score a division-high 19 goals.
GULF COAST CONFERENCE
SUNSHINE DIVISION - Hope Santaniello, West Florida Flames
Finishing third in the WPSL Golden Boot race, UMass Lowell alumna (2024) Hope Santaniello tallied 11 goals on the season, helping West Florida Flames average 7.33 goals per game en route to its fourth Sunshine title in four seasons and claiming the division’s Offensive Player of the Year honor.
THIRD COAST DIVISION - Faith Johnston, Pensacola FC
Faith Johnston’s 19 goals on the season tabbed her as the WPSL leading scorer in the Golden Boot race, earning her Third Coast’s Offensive Player of the Year honor. Johnston's offensive efforts sent Pensacola FC to its first playoff appearance since 2019. Johnston will kick off her sophomore season at Kansas this Fall.
MISSISSIPPI DELTA CONFERENCE - Kayla Jones, Mississippi Blues SC
Freshman (Holmes C.C.) Kayla Jones grabs Mississippi Delta’s Offensive Player of the Year after claiming her second Best XI selection in two seasons.
SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE - Anna Weir, Georgia Impact
Virginia Tech senior Anna Weir collects Offensive Player of the Year honors for the Southeast Conference after leading Georgia Impact to its first WPSL Championships appearance on the strength of conference and regional titles.
