The 2023 World Cup was a celebration of the very best the women’s game has to offer and many will hope the exploits down under will inspire a generation.
Crucial to the rise of women’s football in the UK has been the increase in prominence of the Women’s Super League (WSL), which has emerged as a superpower of a division able to attract the most majestic talent.
The 2023/24 WSL season was forced into a delayed start as a result of the aforementioned major tournament, but the eagerly-anticipated campaign is now well underway. The WSL is home to some of the world’s premier goal-getters, including Sam Kerr and Vivianne Miedema, although the latter’s injury opened the door for Rachel Daly to grab her first Golden Boot crown last season.
With Miedema still recovering from a torn ACL, Kerr will be eyeing up her third scoring title. Here are the current leading scorers in the 2023/24 WSL.
Games: 2
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
A precocious talent regarded as one of England’s brightest stars, James will play a key role in Chelsea’s title tilt even if simply scoring isn’t her most natural asset.
Games: 2
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
A supreme performer wherever she’s been, Roord scored on her Manchester City debut against West Ham United. The former Arsenal midfielder might not challenge for Golden Boot honours, but she’ll be instrumental for the Sky Blues this season.
Games: 2
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
The Swede has done an admirable job filling in for Miedema and her chances of claiming the Golden Boot depend on the Dutch striker’s status as well as her compatibility with summer arrival Alessio Russo.
Miedema proved to be a potent provider for Blackstenius while they shared the same pitch but Russo may well be sniffing around for the same chances which have fallen to the Swede in the past.
Games: 2
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
The Lionesses’ Euro 2022 hero scored the most important England goal in six decades but last season didn’t quite rediscover the ruthless edge she boasted before a major injury in 2021. Kelly’s season got underway with a stunning strike against Chelsea on Matchday 2.
Games: 1
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Many are excited by Malard, who joined title hopefuls Manchester United on loan for the current campaign. After scoring 19 times in 54 games for Lyon, Malard opened her WSL on debut for the Red Devils.
Games: 2
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Eveliina Summanen is more known for her knack for deception than goalscoring after last season’s bust-up with Ella Toone, but she’s started the 2023/24 campaign in decent touch.
Games: 2
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Thomas was never prolific in the WSL with West Ham and Man Utd, but her move to Tottenham may have ignited her goalscoring juices. The Lilywhite striker has two in two at the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
Games: 2
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Thestrup’s previous WSL venture with Liverpool wasn’t particularly successful, but she’s back in the big time now with Bristol City and her campaign has started on a positive note. The Dane’s goals will be key to the Robins’ survival.
Games: 2
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
The young Norway international enjoyed a promising debut season with the upwardly mobile Seagulls and her sophomore year has started brightly, too. Terland inspired Brighton to victory over Everton on Matchday 1 with a brace.
Games: 2
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Leicester are the high-flyers at this early stage of the 2023/24 season, with Rantala’s brace over Bristol City propelling the Foxes to an opening weekend win.
Games: 2
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
The German veteran is no longer a prominent figure for the national team and is appearing in the WSL for the very first time with Leicester.
Petermann, who has six goals for the national team, has started her career on these shores with two goals in as many games.
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