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Bunny Shaw Wins FWA Award, Departs City for Chelsea

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bunny Shaw won the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
She netted 19 goals and four assists in 21 WSL games, making up nearly one-third of Manchester City’s 58 league goals.
She is set to leave after her contract expires this summer following stalled talks and a Chelsea offer of about £1 million per year, remaining City’s all-time top scorer with 110 goals in 133 appearances.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted by the United States from June 19 to July 10, attracted 1.194 million spectators and generated a $4 million profit on a $30 million budget, making it the sport’s most successful tournament. Its popularity led to the launch of the Women’s United Soccer Association in 2000, the first professional women’s league in the U.S., shaping today’s club investments.

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Story summary

Bunny Shaw won the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
She netted 19 goals and four assists in 21 WSL games, making up nearly one-third of Manchester City’s 58 league goals.
She is set to leave after her contract expires this summer following stalled talks and a Chelsea offer of about £1 million per year, remaining City’s all-time top scorer with 110 goals in 133 appearances.

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