Players to Watch: NCFC Youth visitRaleigh 2026 Girls College Showcase

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The 2026 visitRaleigh Showcase Series Girls College Showcase is coming up November 20-22 in North Carolina. The event, hosted by NCFC Youth, is one of the top youth soccer showcases in the country, and will feature over 400 teams doing battle down in Cary, N.C. across the U15-U19 age groups.

With the college soccer season winding down, the visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series marks the start of a crucial period for the recruiting season across multiple age groups. To view the running list of college coaches registered to attend the showcase, click here.

Ahead of the 2026 visitRaleigh Girls College Showcase, here are some players to know for the tournament. Players are listed according to their graduation year.

You can also nominate a player that will be attending the event. To nominate a player for consideration, CLICK HERE.

Class of 2030

Hailey Barber | Midfielder
Charlotte Independence SC GA U15 (NC)

A highly-technical and creative midfielder for Charlotte Independence SC U15, Barber earned a spot on the prestigious Girls Academy National Talent ID roster in Summer 2026. She has explosive speed and elite quickness in tight spaces thanks to her extensive futsal background. Barber is off to another excellent start this season in GA competition, scoring goals and putting constant pressure on opposing defenses. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Class of 2029

Graduation: 2029

Zoey Mitchell

Defender

NC Courage Academy

ECNL Girls

This Class of 2029 prospect represents NC Courage Academy’s U16 squad in the ECNL’s Mid-Atlantic Conference, and can play several positions up and down the field. The left-footed player is coming off a dominant freshman season for Apex Friendship High School, in which she led the varsity team in goals and points, while earning All-Conference and All-Region honors. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Graduation: 2029

Hannah Murphrey

Forward

NC Courage Academy

ECNL Girls

Another rising talent on the attacking side for NC Courage Academy’s U16 team, Murphrey earned Rookie of the Year honors after a banner freshman season for JH Rose High School. She scored 20 goals on her way to NCHSAA 6A All-Region honors. She’s also a great fit within the NC Courage ECNL attack, and is off to a strong start in league action this fall. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Graduation: 2029

Audriana Pearson

Goalkeeper

NC Courage Academy

ECNL Girls

Pearson splits time between the posts with another impressive prospect, Alexandra Tuma, to anchor an NC Courage Academy U16 ECNL defense which has been absolutely dominant this season, racking up 7 clean sheets in 12 games. Standing at nearly 6-feet tall, Pearson brings an imposing presence to the net, along with good quickness and overall athleticism. (HIGHLIGHTS)

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Alexandra Tuma | Goalkeeper
NC Courage Academy ECNL U16 (NC)

Another impressive goalkeeper for NC Courage Academy’s U16 ECNL team, Tuma is a member of the 2026 US Youth Soccer ODP National Select Team. Recognized as a strong goalkeeper prospect for the Class of 2029, Tuma stands at 5-foot-10 and has the soccer IQ to match her physical tools. She has worked with the Courage back line to secure numerous clean sheets this season in what has been a dominant overall team defense.

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Lillian Aubee | Forward / Midfielder
NC Fusion U16 (NC)

Aubee has piled up some major accolades over the past couple seasons, becoming a prominent member of the US Youth Soccer ODP South Region roster pool while also shining on the ECNL side for NC Fusion. She’s coming off a 2025-26 campaign in which she was named Second Team All-Conference in the ECNL’s Mid-Atlantic Conference, while doing the same on the high school side after a standout season for East Forsyth.

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Mikayla Hulen | Midfielder
NC Fusion ECNL U16 (NC)

Another ECNL All-Conference midfielder for NC Fusion, Hulen is highly-productive as a playmaker for her club and for her high school. She helped guide Caldwell Academy to the state championship last spring, playing a prominent role as a freshman.

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Ashley Sadusky | Defender
Charlotte Independence SC GA U16 (NC)

Sadusky is a highly-touted Class of 2029 defender who has been firmly identified as a promising prospect. She made the US Youth Soccer ODP National Select Team in the 2011 age group last season, traveling to Portugal as a member of the exclusive roster, before being named to the Girls Academy’s National Talent ID Event roster in the summer.

Class of 2028

Avery Cavan | Defender
Charlotte Independence SC GA U17 (NC)

This 2026 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event selection from the 2010 age group has stood out over the past couple seasons as she’s developed into a really strong two-way player, pairing her defensive prowess with strong ball skills and pinpoint passing out of the back. Cavan’s development into a productive defender with a well-rounded skillset have led to her earning NCAA Division I offers, resulting in her recent verbal commitment to High Point University for 2028.

Class of 2027

Graduation: 2027

Ayres Ava

Defender

Charlotte Independence SC

Girls Academy

An uncommitted Class of 2027 defender, Ayres Ava is a dual-citizen with significant experience playing for the Samoan Women’s Youth National Team. She’s a versatile player who can line up anywhere on the back line, bringing a high motor for the full 90 minutes. Ava has previously earned a spot in the US Youth Soccer ODP South Region roster pool, and has thrived at both the ECNL and Girls Academy levels.