NWSL
NWSL Awards: Defensive Player of the Year
Listing NWSL Defensive Player of the Year awards.
| Year | Player | Team | Pos | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,000 | |||
| 2024 | Emily Sams |
 ORL |
D | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Naomi Girma |
 SD |
D | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Naomi Girma |
SD |
D | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Caprice Dydasco |
 GFC |
D | |
| 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
 UTH |
D | |
| 2018 | Abby Erceg |
 NC |
D | |
| 2017 | Abby Dahlkemper |
NC |
D | |
| 2016 | Lauren Barnes |
 SEA |
D | |
| 2015 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
 KC |
D | |
| 2014 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
KC |
D | |
| 2013 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
KC |
D |
