06/14/2026
2026 WUL Most Valuable Player of the Year: Jamie Kauffman - Seattle Tempest
Jaime Kauffman put together a season unlike any the WUL has ever seen, powering Seattle Tempest to new heights while rewriting the record books along the way. Kauffman became the first player in league history to lead the WUL in both goals (24) and assists (29), with their 29 assists setting a new single-season record. As if that weren’t enough, they also finished second in the league with 18 blocks, proving they could take over games on both sides of the disc.
Their all-around impact was unmatched. Kauffman led Seattle in goals, assists, blocks, and receiving yards (1,868), while finishing third on the team in throwing yards (1,261), making them the only player in the league to rank in the top three on their team across all five major statistical categories. Even more remarkably, they became the first player to lead the league in either goals or assists while playing the majority of their points on the defensive line—a testament to just how often they turned stops into scores.
One opposing coach summed it up simply: “Jamie has dominated the stat lines and completely alters how defenses have to counter Seattle’s offensive attacks.” Kauffman’s production-per-turnover efficiency also set a new WUL single-season record with a 161 Player Efficiency Rating.
In a year filled with standout performances, Kauffman still stood alone. By combining elite offensive production, game-changing defense, and unprecedented versatility, they delivered the most complete season in WUL history.
