Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Phoenix National Event (Spring 2025)

Sicily is a powerhouse on the attacking side for Mustang SC 2012 with precise ball skills and strength in both feet to score from anywhere. She plays attacking midfielder, winger and can line up at striker as well. She’s a US Club Soccer PDP player for the 2012 and 2011 teams in the Bay Area.

Roddick is emerging as one of the stronger outside defenders from the Class of 2029 in the talent-rich So Cal area. She has an impressive combination of strength, speed and aggressive defending that can be a big problem for even some the most elite forwards in the country. Her technical skills extend beyond defense, allowing her to seamlessly transition into attack and provide critical support when pressing up the field.

Jayla recently transitioned to the Bay Area Surf side, as she’s coming off a freshman high school season where she led the Sierra Delta League with 46 goals and 14 assists and won Offensive MVP for the league. Jayla was also named to the ODP National Team recently and earned a trip to play in Costa Rica. Jayla will look to use her sharp technical skills to unlock opposing defenses with precise passes and create scoring opportunities for her Bay Area Surf 2010 team.

An extremely talented goalkeeper for MVLA SC 2010, Baker has a breadth of experience in U.S. Soccer’s Talent ID Program, receiving 5 call-ups to Talent ID Centers and National Team ID Camps. Baker is widely regarded as a high-level prospect from the Class of 2028, as she’s currently making her mark with a new club, MVLA, after a successful run with De Anza Force.

This U.S. Women’s Youth National Team roster pool member plays up with the MVLA 2009 ECNL squad, where she stars at center back against older opponents. Miller’s combination of technical and physical skills make her nearly impossible to beat in 1v1 situations. She’s an ECNL All-American with sky-high potential, not only at the college level but potentially beyond that as well.

A standout goalkeeper for Slammers FC 2010 ECNL, Derby is a two-time U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center invitee, who also has experience in the highly-competitive US Youth Soccer Cal South ODP roster pool and in the US Club Soccer PDP system. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Lily is a midfielder with a defensive mindset who can attack when needed. She plays well in the #6 and #8 roles, but can also play the #10. She’s aggressive and is always willing to put her body on the line for the team, winning headers and 50-50 balls with regularity.

Thomas is a versatile player for Crossfire Premier 2009, anchoring the back line. She plays strongest at center back, and can play out wide as needed. Thomas is a proactive defender who pride herself on shutting down opposing runs before they can get deep into the final third. She’s a highly-technical player with the ability to control the ball in tight spaces and make dangerous passes to relieve the pressure on the back line.

Just a few months out from entering her active college recruiting window, Halada will likely see considerable interest from college coaches. She’s a defender with a high work rate and is known as a strong passer out of the back, often starting runs for the Bay Area Surf offense.

The team captain for Slammers HB Koge 2009, Rudel has been on the radar for U.S. Soccer’s Talent ID efforts on the West Coast for multiple years. At 5-foot-9, she’s growing into a prototype frame for a high-level college goalkeeper, and she’s extremely quick on her feet with great athleticism and agility.

A multi-sport athlete who can absolutely take over games, Makena Cook is a dynamic Player to Watch for the Slammers HB Koge 2009 squad. She’s one of the top female flag football players in the country, and it shows when she’s on the soccer field, as she brings a rare combination of top-end speed, power and strength. Cook was one of the top performers at last year’s ECNL Playoffs, and she’ll look to repeat that success this spring. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Representing Fairfax Virginia Union ECNL 2008, DeLacy is a dynamic midfielder who earned First Team ECNL All-Conference honors in the Mid-Atlantic last season. She’s consistently been an ace in high-level showcase action, and will be a highly-coveted recruit when she enters her active recruiting window in a few months. (HIGHLIGHTS)

A versatile Class of 2027 attacking player for LA Breakers 2009 ECNL, Jackson is as smooth as they come with the ball at her feet. She has tremendous field vision and decision-making, always seeming to make just the right pass at the right time. She has an excellent left-footed cross and is dangerous on set pieces and corner kicks. She can score from distance, showing the ability to put shots on frame with power. (HIGHLIGHTS)

At 5’9″, Nassiff is a well positioned presence between the posts. She has the size, athleticism, and footwork to skillfully claim high balls. She leads her Scorpions SC team from the back with strong communication and confidence. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Pepperdine has received a verbal commitment from this promising Class of 2026 attacking player, who can thrive both in the midfield and at the forward position. McCormick is an ECNL All-American who is an absolute force to be reckoned with, thanks to her game-breaking speed and elite level playmaking abilities, both as a passer and as a scorer.

The uncommitted Class of 2026 goalkeeper has been in outstanding form this season for Davis Legacy 2008. This past weekend she shined between the posts during a 1-0 clean sheet victory over San Juan SC, racking up 8 saves. (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Purdue University Fort Wayne verbal commit is a strong contributor for Cleveland Force 2008 as an attacking midfielder and forward. On the high school side, she’s a First Team All-Ohio selection and a USA Today Player of the Year nominee for the Greater Akron/Canton area. She’s a great passer with deadly accurate through balls which routinely break defensive lines, and thrives in 1v1 interactions against defenders with the ball at her feet.

Kinsey is an Alaskan discovery player for the Seattle United 2008 ECNL team. She’s known for being a playmaker with an impressive soccer IQ. Her speed and confidence in 1v1 situations sets her apart. Kinsey plays in the ECNL, UPSL and has recently earned a spot on the South Anchorage High School Boys Varsity Soccer team for the 2025 season.

Representing So Cal Blues 2008, Stearns can slide into several positions on the pitch. As a fullback she can shutdown attacking wings trying to penetrate from the corners, and use her prowess as a center back to facilitate laser passes on the quick counter attacks. MacKenzie possesses many solid attributes both on the technical side and with her mentality, as a proven competitor in the ECNL.