Lauren James, Alyssa Thompson, Veerle Buurman nominated for PFA awards

Lauren James of Chelsea and teammates Alyssa Thompson and Veerle Buurman have received nominations for the PFA awards. James, nominated for Player's Player of the Year, had a season with seven goals, while Thompson and Buurman are both nominees for Young Player of the Year. Thompson was Chelsea's second-leading scorer, and Buurman played a vital role in defense. The nominees were announced on June 5, 2026, with the winners set to be revealed on August 25.

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