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NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

10 years of NXGN: Where are 2024's best women's wonderkids now?

GOAL selected the 25 best talents in women’s football born on or after January 1, 2005 – but where are they now?

Top 25 women's players of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...

Top 25 women's managers of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL runs through the best coaches in the women's game since 2000...

Russo & Fox set for Arsenal's controversial Australia trip

Lionesses forward Alessia Russo and USWNT defender Emily Fox are among those in Arsenal's squad for their controversial post-season Australia trip.

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'Hard to take' - Wiegman 'surprised' at Arsenal's Australia trip

England boss Sarina Wiegman is "surprised" by Arsenal's May Australia trip as it won't be "good" for players amid an "already complicated" calendar.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Melbourne City FC	20	12	4	4	36	20	16	40	W W D W W
2	Wellington Phoenix	20	10	4	6	38	17	21	34	W L L W W
3	Canberra United FC	20	9	4	7	30	24	6	31	L D W L W
4	Brisbane Roar FC	20	9	4	7	37	39	-2	31	W W W L L
5	Adelaide United	20	9	3	8	24	26	-2	30	L L L D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Melbourne City FC

W
W
D
W
W

Wellington Phoenix

W
L
L
W
W

Canberra United FC

L
D
W
L
W

Brisbane Roar FC

-2

W
W
W
L
L

Adelaide United

-2

L
L
L
D
W

Frequently asked questions

When was the Premier Soccer League formed?

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

How many teams are in the PSL?

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

Who runs the PSL?

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Who has won the league title the most?

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Who holds the PSL appearance record?

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.