[AWARDS] Swede Angelika Johansson (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues) won the W-League MVP award, while teammate Brittany Taylor was named the league's top defender. For all the W-League awards and all-league team …
Most Valuable Player
Angelika Johansson (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)
The Franklin Pierce University junior from Sweden finished second in the W-League scoring with 36 points, recording 14 goals and eight assists in 2009, and guided the Lady Blues to an undefeated 12-0-2 record. Other finalists: Laura Del Rio (FC Indiana) and Angelika Johansson (Hudson Valley).
Defender of the Year
Brittany Taylor (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)
The University of Connecticut senior captained the team to an undefeated 12-0-2 record and their first regular-season championship in 2009. Gunning, Percival and Taylor are the finalists for the honor. Other finalists: Ashleigh Gunning (Hudson Valley) and Ria Percival (Ottawa Fury)
U-19 Player of the Year
Chante Sandiford (Washington Freedom)
The UCLA netminder finished the regular season with a 7-0-1 record, earning four shutouts, while surrendering only four goals in eight matches. Other finalists: Sarah Chapman (Tampa Bay) and Fortuna Velaj (Connecticut).
Coach of the Year
Fabien Cottin (Quebec City Amiral)
Cottin was a solid presence on the bench for the first-year club, which finished with a 9-4-1 record and a playoff berth. Other finalists: Tony Anglin (Chicago), George Fotopoulos (Tampa Bay) and Jesse Kolmel (Hudson Valley).
All-League Team
GOALKEEPER
Michelle Betos (Atlanta Silverbacks)
DEFENDERS
Ashleigh Gunning (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)
Ria Percival (Ottawa Fury)
Brittany Taylor (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)
MIDFIELDERS
Gemma Davidson (Chicago Red Eleven)
Michelle French (Seattle Sounders)
Rosa Tantillo (Buffalo Flash)
Nikki Washington (Pali Blues)
FORWARDS
Laura Del Rio (FC Indiana Lionesses)
Amber Hearn (Ottawa Fury)
Angelika Johansson (Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues)