Ellie Carpenter and Leticia McKenna win PFA football awards

Professional Footballers Australia has announced its annual awards, with Ellie Carpenter named the women's player of the year. The player-voted honor recognizes outstanding performances at both the club and international levels.

Carpenter, a defender for Chelsea and the Matildas, received the most votes from her peers. Her recent achievements include making 29 appearances for Chelsea in the Women's Super League and reaching the 100-appearance milestone with the Australian national team.

Leticia McKenna has been named the PFA Young Women's Footballer of the Year. The award is presented to the best-performing player aged 23 or under. McKenna earned the recognition following a successful season with Melbourne City, where she helped the team secure the A-League Women Premiership and Championship double, and her subsequent move to Nottingham Forest.