National League EDP Conferences Spring Showcase – Girls Best XI
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ (Via EDP Soccer) – EDP has announced the Girls Best XI list from last weekend’s National League EDP Conferences Spring Showcase. The selections were made by the coaches, who each chose a player of the match from the opposing team following every game. Those players who received the most votes were recognized as the Best XI.
The Best XI from the Girls’ National League EDP Conference Spring Showcase are:
Player | Age | Team |
Emily Banashefski | U19 | Keystone FC LVU 00/01 (PAE) |
Teres Centurione | U17 | Cedar Stars Bergen 02 USYS NL (NJ) |
Jiselle Daniels | U17 | New Jersey Rush 02 Grey NL (NJ) |
Isabella Dever | U16 | St. Mary’s Soccer SMS Power (MD) |
Baylee DeSmit | U17 | Pipeline SC Pre-Academy (MD) |
Julia Eichenbaum | U17 | PSA National ’02 (NJ) |
Sofia Errichetti | U15 | Medford Strikers SC Scream 2004 (NJ) |
Peyton Gilmore | U16 | FC Copa Academy 2003G USYS NL (NJ) |
Morgan Long | U17 | LMVSC Patriots 2002 Girls Red (VA) |
Katherine Talotta | U16 | Arlington SA 2003G DA (VA) |
Kaitlyn Tung | U15 | Levittown SC Lady Galaxy (NYE) |
Emily Banashefski
Keystone FC LVU 00/01 (PAE)
Committed to LaSalle University
Had four goals, three assists at the National League EDP Conference Spring Showcase
Teresa Centurione
Cedar Stars Bergen 02 USYS NL (NJ)
Class of 2021
Scored the only goal in both of Cedar Stars Bergen’s 1-0 wins at the tournament. Voted game MVP by the opposing coach in all three contests.
Jiselle Daniels
New Jersey Rush 02 Grey NL (NJ)
Class of 2021
Had two goals and three assists at the National League EDP Conference Spring Showcase. Continues her hot streak after finishing as NJ Rush’s top goal scorer in the U-17 US Youth Soccer National League.
Isabella Dever
St. Mary’s Soccer SMS Power (MD)
Class of 2022
Involved in three of team’s five goals—scored once and tallied two assists at the National League EDP Conference Spring Showcase
Baylee DeSmit
Pipeline SC Pre-Academy (MD)
Class of 2021
Tallied seven goals and two assists, directly influencing nine of her team’s 11 goals in the tournament. Scored twice vs. YMS (PAE) before notching two goals and two assists vs. PSA (NJ). Finished the tournament weekend with a hat trick vs. Lehigh Valley (PAE) in the final game.
Julia Eichenbaum
PSA National ’02 (NJ)
Committed to University of Illinois
Possesses a fierce attacking mentality and produced moments of brilliance with her 1v1 attacking all tournament.
Sofia Errichetti
Medford Strikers SC Scream 2004 (NJ)
Class of 2022
True team leader and a hard worker. Scored a goal and helped carried team to a successful weekend despite a reduced tournament roster.
Peyton Gilmore
FC Copa Academy 2003G USYS NL (NJ)
Class of 2021
Plays on team ranked No. 1 in New Jersey. An incredibly tenacious striker with a tremendous work rate. A member of the New Jersey ODP Regional Team traveling to play in the Netherlands this week.
Morgan Long
LMVSC Patriots 2002 Girls Red (VA)
Class of 2020
LMVSC player the past five years. Combines speed, skill and an eye for goal from wide areas on the pitch.
Katherine Talotta
Arlington SA 2003G DA (VA)
Class of 2020
Moved from defense to midfield this year. A gifted technical player who creates a lot of chances for her teammates.
Kaitlyn Tung
Levittown SC Lady Galaxy (NYE)
Class of 2023
Helped lead a strong attack this weekend. Part of the 2018-19 ODP National Pool.