Most Followed NWSL Players on Instagram

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the most growing football leagues in the world. It is home to some of the big and influential names of women’s football players who have a huge fan following on social media, continuously sharing insights about their daily lives, pre- and post-match pictures, and much more.

These players are admired and followed worldwide, making them influencers for youngsters on and off the field. Today let us take a look at the most followed NWSL players on Instagram.

10. Christine Sinclair – 110k followers

Christine Sinclair is a Canadian professional footballer who captains her national side as well as her club Portland Thorns FC. Playing as a forward, she has made 161 appearances and scored 65 goals for her club and has over 300 caps scoring 190 goals for Canada, winning the Canadian Soccer Player of the Year award on 14 different occasions. She was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

She is one of the most admired football players across North America and has 110k followers on Instagram where she shares insights into her football journey, personal life, and various interests.

Username: c_sinc12

9. Emily Sonnett – 211k

Emily Sonnett is an American professional soccer player who plays her club football NJ/NY Gotham FC. The versatile defender has enjoyed a successful career both domestically as well as internationally and was an integral part of USA’s FIFA World Cup winning squad in 2019 and the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in 2018 and 2022.

Bonnet has 211k followers on Instagram and is widely known for being one of the most active players on social media. Her charming personality and global appeal make her one of the most loved players in NWSL.

Username: emilysonnett

8. Rose Lavelle – 580k

Rose Lavelle plays as a midfielder for OL Reign in the NWSL and the United States Women’s National Team. She is known for her playmaking and passing skills and was ever-present in USWNT’s success in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and was named the Best XI of the tournament.

Lavelle is also very active on her social media, posting pictures of her training, lifestyle, and personal life making her one of the most followed female players in NWSL with 580k followers.

Username: lavellerose

7. Christen Press – 760k

Christen Press plays for Angel City FC and the US Women’s National Team. Known for her speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability, she has made significant contributions to her club and country. Press was an integral part of USWNT’s success in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and being a finalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Press has 760k followers on Instagram and often posts about her career, lifestyle, and traveling. The 35-year-old played every single minute at the recently held Paris Olympics, earning plaudits from fans all around the globe.

Username: christenpress

6. Kelley O’Hara – 815k

Kelley O’Hara is a professional US Women’s player who plays her club football Gotham FC. Her versatility of playing as a defender as well as a wing-back makes her a valuable asset for the team, contributing to the national team’s success in major tournaments including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics.

O’Hara has a strong presence on social media and has 815k followers on Instagram. She also is a huge supporter of equal pay and gender equality earning him huge praise and support worldwide.

Username: kelleyohara

5. Jordyn Huitema – 1.4 million 

Jordyn Huitema is a Canadian forward who plays her club football at Seattle Reign FC. Having made her name at PSG, she made a big money move to Reign and became one of the ever-presents in the team. She is known for her aerial strength and has had a lasting effect on women’s football.

She was also part of the Canadian squad that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Huitema is also known for her activeness on social media and boasts 1.4 million followers on Instagram making her one of the most influential athletes on and off the pitch.

Username: jordynhuitema

4. Deyna Castellanos – 1.7 million

Deyna Castellanos hails from Venezuela and plays as a forward for Bay FC. Known as the ‘Queen Deyna’, she is one of the most exciting young talents of women’s football given her goal-scoring prowess. She was the top scorer at both the 2014 and 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cups and at just the age of 18, was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player award in 2017.

Castellanos is also active on social media and has 1.7 million followers on Instagram. She often posts pictures of her training, lifestyle and love life making her one of the most famous personalities on social media.

Username: deynacastellanos

3. Megan Rapinoe – 2 million

Megan Rapinoe plays for OL Reign and the US Women’s National Team. She has enjoyed an illustrious career, winning two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles (in 2015 and 2019) and an Olympic gold medal at the London Olympics. She also starred in the 2019 Women’s World Cup winning the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball.

Rapinoe is a huge supporter of LGBTQ+ and often posts about same-sex love, gender equality, and racial justice on her Instagram. She receives a lot of support from these communities and has 2 million followers on Instagram.

Username: mrapinoe

2. Marta – 2.9 million

Marta is a well-known Brazilian footballer who plays her club football at Orlando Pride. In her illustrious career, she was named the Women’s Player of the Year six times in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010, and 2018. The forward is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, across both the men’s and women’s teams.

Marta is also well-known on social media and has 2.9 million followers on Instagram. The Brazilian is among the highest-paid female soccer players in the world and is seen as a role model by young footballers worldwide.

Username: martavsilva10

1. Alex Morgan – 9.9 million

Alex Morgan is arguably the best female footballer in the world. She played a pivotal role in the United States Women’s National Team in their FIFA Women’s World Cup triumphs in 2015 and 2019 and an Olympic gold medal in 2012.  She won CONCACAF Player of the Year 4 times and was named in IFFHS’ Team of the Decade.

Morgan also plays a role in gender equality and equal pay, often posting about the topics on her Instagram which has a whopping 9.9 million followers.

Username: alexmorgan13

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