Caldentey and Smith win PFA player of the year awards
Summary
Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith, both set to play for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season, have won the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) women's player of the year and young player awards, respectively. Emma Hayes, manager of the USA women's team, received the PFA merit award for her significant contributions to women's football.Key Facts
- Mariona Caldentey won the PFA women's player of the year award.
- Olivia Smith won the PFA young player award.
- Caldentey scored 19 goals for Arsenal in her first season.
- Arsenal finished second in the Women's Super League (WSL).
- Smith became the most expensive women's football signing, moving to Arsenal for £1 million.
- USA manager Emma Hayes received the PFA merit award.
- Hayes has won 21 of her 25 games with the USA national team and led them to Olympic gold in 2024.
- Hayes previously managed Chelsea, winning 16 trophies with the club.
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