Professional Female Athlete of the Year
Mina Tanaka
Soccer, Utah Royals / Japan Women's National Team
The heartbeat of the Utah Royals offense, Tanaka wasted no time making her mark in her first full season outside Japan.
Key Achievements: 2025 Utah Royals MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Golden Boot | 2025 SheBelieves Cup Champion and MVP | Two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024)
Performance & Stats: 2025 NWSL season: 6 goals, 1 assist | First regular-season goal | Goal of the Week winner | 2025 SheBelieves Cup: 4 goals, 3 assists in three matches, led Japan to its first tournament title
Notable Highlights: Extended contract with Utah Royals through 2028 | Member of the Japanese National Team: 92 caps, 40 goals