Players That Impressed: ECNL Girls North Carolina National Event (Spring 2026)

The Spring 2026 ECNL Girls North Carolina National Event took place from May 30 – June 1, featuring top teams across the U15-U17 age groups.

ECNL North Carolina served as the final National Event of the 2025-26 regular season, providing a major opportunity for players to get seen by college coaches. (COLLEGE COACHES)

Below are some of the top players from the showcase, sorted by graduation year. You can also nominate a player who stood out during the event through the following link.

2028

Kiyomi Yoshimura | Midfielder
MVLA SC 2010 (CA)

One of the top overall prospects in the country from the Class of 2028, U.S. Youth National Team roster pool member Kiyomi Yoshimura carved up opposing defenses all weekend long in North Carolina. She unlocks scoring opportunities almost at will when she has the ball at her feet, whether she’s knifing through defenders on the dribble or making incredible passes to set up her teammates.

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Aliya Jacob | Forward
Sting Soccer Black 2010 (TX)

The ECNL All-Texas Conference forward shined throughout the showcase, finishing with 2 goals and 2 assists, while also drawing a key penalty kick for her team against Nationals SC. Jacob contributed to the scoring in every game, as Sting Black 2010 went 2-0-1 in North Carolina against some top tier opponents.

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Sammy Cancellare | Forward / Winger
Arlington Soccer 2009 (VA)

Cancellare was outstanding playing out wide for Arlington Soccer 2009, constantly creating problems for the opposing defenses with her attacking runs up the wing and excellent passing. The All-ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference player can send in perfectly-placed crosses almost at will while on the run, racking up assists and setting up many goal scoring chances for her teammates. (HIGHLIGHTS)

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Macie Thurman | Defender
Challenge SC 2009 (TX)

Thurman stepped up for Challenge SC 2009 both defensively and offensively when they needed it most. She contributed to a pair of clean sheet performances on the defensive side, and she netted the game-winning goal with an Olimpico against Santa Rosa United.

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Kaleigh Drumgoole-Gray | Midfielder
Albion Hurricanes FC 2010 (TX)

Drumgoole-Gray shined during AHFC’s 2-0 win over Charlotte Soccer Academy in the tournament opener. The Class of 2028 midfielder assisted London Bosworth on one goal, and she scored the other goal herself on an assist from Caroline Barrow. Drumgoole-Gray is an integral part of the AHFC 2010 attack. The squad went 2-0-1 at ECNL NC, turning in an impressive overall team performance.

2027

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Peyton Smithson | Goalkeeper
Challenge SC 2009 (TX)

A Class of 2027 Central Arkansas commit, Smithson worked with her back line to secure a pair of clean sheets, while splitting time between the posts with Avery Carter. Challenge SC 2009 leaned heavily on their defense led by a pair of strong goalkeepers, securing a 1-0 win over Santa Rosa United and battling Michigan Hawks to a 0-0 draw.

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Tatiyana Beamon | Forward
Sting Soccer Black 2009 (TX)

One of several attacking players who stood out for Sting Black 2009, Beamon scored 3 goals during her team’s 2 wins over FC DELCO and Ohio Elite. She led the charge with a brace against Ohio Elite, and she projects as a strong future contributor at the NCAA D1 level, having verbally committed to UTSA.