The 8 Underrated Players to Watch in the FA WSL This Season

Soccer is underway all around the world! Across the pond, the FA WSL is a few weeks into its season, and here are a few underrated players you should keep your eye on.

Rachel Furness – Bristol City WFC

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A seasoned midfielder and proven winner, Furness was instrumental in Bristol City’s promotion last season. This isn’t Furness’s first time leading a team to promotion and winning titles. She has done just that with Sunderland and Liverpool as well.

Barbora Votรญkovรก – Tottenham Hotspurs

No list of underrated and unsung players would be complete without at least one keeper shout-out, and this one goes out to Tottenham Hotspurs keeper Barbora Votรญkovรก. Brand new to the FA WSL, Votรญkovรก is bringing with her tons of clean sheets and a great eye for movement.

Courtney Brosnan – Everton

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Everton has an ace in the goal with Brosnan. The 2022/2023 season was a real turning point in this keeper’s career, both on the club and international levels, with incredible showings on all sides in really pivotal moments.

Shania Hayles – Bristol City WFC

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Hayles may be a young forward, but she is definitely one to watch. Just a few years into her career, Hayles has already seen Aston Villa through a promotion and is now one of Bristol City’s top players.

Lisa Evans – West Ham United

 

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For a player who has over 200 caps across several teams, you might not know the name Lisa Evansโ€”but you should. This West Ham forward is extremely versatile, going from winger to midfield to wingback at the drop of a hat.

Poppy Pattinson – Brighton & Hove Albion

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Brighton & Hove Albion has a real gem in Pattinson. This young defender was just named Young Player of the Year, but we think she still deserves more buzz than she’s getting.

Charlie Rule – Brighton & Hove Albion

 

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Rule is a name we’re sure to be seeing a lot more of in the future. This is her first year in FA WSL but she’s already got a ton of championships under her belt from the A-League. She’s a young midfielder with a lot of talent and fire.

Jesse Woolley – Bristol City

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Woolley’s senior career has had a bit of a shaky start, but she’s got a lot to show. Just coming off of an injury from the 2021/2022 season, Woolley pulled her weight in Bristol City’s promotion season.
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