HOUSTON (Nov. 9, 2026) - The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell was named a finalist for the 2026 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award, presented by e.l.f., while forward Kat Rader was named a finalist for Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally.
Campbell recorded 127 saves during the 2026 regular season, setting a new league record for saves in a single season. The Dash captain also recorded five clean sheets and saved one penalty kick, bringing her career total to nine penalty kick saves, tying the league record. Campbell reached 200 appearances in all competitions with the Dash on May 9, becoming the first goalkeeper to reach the milestone with a single club. She has recorded 47 clean sheets in league play since joining Houston. Campbell previously earned NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year honors in 2023 after leading the league with 93 saves and earning a selection to the NWSL Best XI First Team.
Rader made an immediate impact in her first professional season, leading the Dash with 10 goals and all NWSL rookies in scoring. The Duke University product also led Houston in shots on goal (32) and chances created (31). Rader earned NWSL Rookie of the Month honors in May and August, becoming the first Dash player to receive the award twice in a single season. She also earned August Best XI of the Month recognition, presented by Amazon Prime, following three goal contributions, which included her first professional brace, in Houston's 5-0 victory over Chicago Stars FC. Rader became the first Dash player to score 10 or more goals in a single season since Rachel Daly in 2018.
The 2026 NWSL Awards, presented by AT&T and hosted by Jess Sims, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will air live on ESPN2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Fans can cast their votes for the individual award winners, Best XI and Best XI Second Team through Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. CT HERE.
The final round of voting is determined by a weighted scale, with players accounting for 40 percent of the vote, coaches, general managers and owners accounting for 25 percent, media accounting for 25 percent and fans accounting for the remaining 10 percent. Award winners will be announced live during the ceremony.
