Players to Watch: Jefferson Cup 2025 Girls Showcase

A member of the 2024 USYS ODP East Regional Team roster pool, Anastasia is a dynamic goalkeeper known for her excellent footwork and strong communication skills. She commands her area with confidence and effectively organizes her defense. Her quick decision-making and keen awareness on the field make her a dependable backstop for Fairfax Virginia Union 2010 ECNL.

Ambrose is a quick and technical center midfielder who’s one of the leading scorers for Fairfax Virginia Union’s 2010 ECNL team, which is one of the top teams in the Mid-Atlantic. She has experience with US Club Soccer’s id2 program, where she was previously selected for the Girls id2 National Selection Team.

Gordon is a dynamic forward and winger who can also contribute as a powerful defender. This has allowed her team to play in multiple formations. When playing on the wing or out of the back, she creates threats to go forward while also being able to recover for the next play. Bella excels at crossing from a variety of angles, and she combines well with her teammates in tight spaces with lots of creativity.

Lilah posted a hat trick in the North Atlantic League Cup Championship game against PDA Blue 09, earning FC DELCO 09 girls their first playoff appearance. She was also recently invited to train with the NWSL’s Houston Dash during their pre-season camp in preparation for the upcoming season.

Shaw is a star forward for SUSA 09 ECNL, who secured All-ECNL New England Conference honors last season. She could be well on her way more accolades this season, as she has been on an absolute tear, producing goals and assists in bunches. Recently, she piled up 5 goals and 3 assists in just 3 games at the ECNL Florida National Event.

Well-established as one of the premier holding center midfielders in the ECNL’s 2009 age group, Rubin helped lead PDA Blue 09 to an ECNL National Championship in 2023. Rubin earned 2024 All-ECNL North Atlantic Conference honors and was chosen to compete in the 2024 ECNL Conference Cup. She will be high on the list of many college programs when she enters her active recruiting window.

A dynamic forward with a reputation for clutch performances, Lee thrives in the biggest moments. A key player for PDA Legacy Blue 2009, Makena helped her team capture the U14 ECNL National Championship, scoring the game-winning goal in the final. She also netted the equalizer in the U13 ECNL National Finals and converted a decisive penalty in the U13 ECNL Round of 16. Most recently, she delivered yet another crucial goal—the equalizer in the U15 Nike Premier Cup semifinal, an international competition that PDA Blue went on to win.

This All-ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference player is quickly approaching her active recruiting window, as a coveted member of the Class of 2027. Dockery shines on the back line and in the midfield for Northern Virginia Alliance 09, covering a ton of ground with her high-level speed and aggressiveness. She’s phenomenal in 1v1 situations, forcing turnovers and wining 50-50 balls.

Recently identified as one of the best U17 girls not playing in the ECNL or GA, Siena was also a member of the USYS ODP U17 East Region Interregional roster. Rothmann, as a playmaker in the middle is able to finish with both feet and make well paced passes to her teammates, her play has been instrumental in her teams recent 3-0 record against Girls Academy competition. Her size, speed, and skill are tough for any opponent to deal with, even when she guest plays with her club’s U19 team. At the Jeff Cup, she will suiting up with Southern Maryland Rush 2008 USYS NL.

Representing Triangle United GA 09, Baruch is a key member of the attacking unit. Earlier this season, she had a strong performance at the 2024 NCFC Youth Showcase. At the international level, Baruch has earned call-ups Antigua and Barbuda at both the U17 and U20 levels.

Reigrod, the 2023 ECNL national champion goalkeeper and golden glove winner at the summer’s international Nike Premier Cup is more than just a great shot stopper. Her communication and direction in the back keeps Legacy’s winning defense organized on set piece plays and turning into an attack. She’s known for her sense of timing, knowing when to play the ball quickly and when to slow the pace.

This future Virginia Tech Hokie was honored as an ECNL All-American last season in the U16 age group. Bradley is a versatile playmaker for World Class FC 08, doing a lot of damage from her center midfield position, in addition to lining up on either wing. She has the skillset that college coaches look for, serving as a reliable connector who can turn any possession into a pivotal goal-scoring opportunity for her teammates.

Recognized as one of the best Class of 2026 center backs in the ECNL, Griswold has verbally committed to play for USC. She represents Arlington Soccer’s 2008 ECNL team, and was selected to compete for the Mid-Atlantic Conference in the 2024 ECNL Conference Cup.  Griswold has many strengths on the field which go far beyond simply playing defense and organizing the back line. She’s an excellent passer and aggressive in the transition game, often generating offensive chances out of the back.

After a strong start to the season at the ECNL Florida National Event with three straight wins, Franchetti and the North FC 06/07 ECNL Regional League defensive line followed that up with two more clean sheet victories this past weekend. Franchetti  has good vision and anticipation, and her quick reflexes and solid handling have been essential to her team’s success.

The future Oklahoma State Cowgirl is one of the highest-rated outside backs from the Class of 2026 in the Midwest Region. Butki is a longtime member of the Nationals SC 08 Blue squad which had several dominant seasons in the Girls Academy before the club recently moved over to the ECNL. Last season, Butki helped lead Nationals to the GA Champions Cup title, as she was named to the Best XI for the event.

Linus is a versatile midfielder who you might also see playing center forward or center back. Her quickness and accuracy make her dangerous in the middle and her ability to find open space in center forward causes problems for opposing defenders. As a center back, her speed and calmness on the ball limit scoring opportunities for opposing forwards. Sydney, a Lock Haven University commit, uses her strength, speed and quickness to the ball to create scoring opportunities and win games.