Players to Watch: ECNL Girls North Carolina National Event (Spring 2025)
The ECNL Girls North Carolina National Event is coming up May 30 – June 1 as some of the nation’s best teams will go head-to-head in the final league event of the 2024-25 regular season.
ECNL North Carolina will feature 198 total teams across the U15-U17 age groups.
Ahead of ECNL North Carolina, 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.
2029
Ryder White | Forward
Virginia Development Academy 2010 (VA)
Catalyst for a VDA 2010 attacking unit which has been dominant all season long, outscoring their opponents by a margin of 46-8. White is the type of forward who can take over any game at any time, whether she’s pushing the ball off the dribble and distributing to her teammates, or scoring goals herself. She’s deadly in tight spaces and in open space on breakaways. The do-it-all attacker is currently representing the U.S. U-15 Girls National Team at training camp in Georgia.
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Avellina Saunders | Goalkeeper
Utah Royals FC Arizona 2009 (AZ)
Competing in the ECNL’s Southwest Conference amidst the extremely deep talent pool of primarily Southern California clubs, Saunders has been the backstop of a tough Utah Royals Arizona defense which has only conceded 15 goals in 16 games. Thanks to some world class goalkeeping by Saunders, the Royals’ defense is tied for the best goals allowed total in the Southwest. The hard work has earned her a spot on this month’s U.S. U-15 Girls National Team roster.
2028
Caceres is a talented defensive midfielder for Florida Kraze Krush 2009 ECNL and the Paraguay U17 Women’s National Team. She currently leads Florida Krush in interceptions/ tackles. Along with her defensive prowess, she’s a possession-focused player who’s consistently among the most accurate passers, even when distributing at a high volume.
Ostrander is coming off a strong performance in ECNL league play against highly-touted Internationals SC squad, in which she held the dynamic offense to a single goal. She’s a 5-time USYNT ID Center invite and has also been invited to the Camp Shutout Big Show in Wisconsin this year. Ostrander is looking to build on her impressive run in showcase action, having turned in a solid effort at ECNL Phoenix last month.
McNeely is developing into a promising prospect, as she’s shown plenty of creativity on the ball and an increasing ability to create space and beat defenders off the dribble. She plays with a high tempo and is aggressive in 1v1 situations, bringing a strong attacking presence to the field for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 2009. (HIGHLIGHTS)
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Kelsey Feldman | Defender
FC Prime 2010 (FL)
Feldman is a versatile player and is a threat at any position on the field. She primarily anchors the defense at center back for FC Prime’s 2010 ECNL team. Feldman is a solid defender who also distributes the ball well and helps maintain possession from the back. She has helped her team finish ECNL conference play with an outstanding 11-2-2 record, while accumulating 10 clean sheets.
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Morgan Blelloch | Forward
Northern Virginia Alliance 2009 (VA)
It has been another impressive season for Blelloch, who earned ECNL All-American honors and was named ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference Player of the Year following the 2023-24 campaign. Blelloch has breakaway speed, impressive creativity with the ball at her feet, and she possesses outstanding game awareness and field vision. She’s among the best in the entire ECNL at timing her runs to stay just onside while hitting top speed and breaking through the defensive line, and finishing her scoring chances at a high rate (HIGHLIGHTS)
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Gabby Beinecke | Forward
Riverhounds Development Academy 2009 (PA)
After leaving the GA League this fall, Gabby joined the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in January. Since then, she has scored 8 goals and contributed multiple assists, helping lead her team to the ECNL National Playoffs in San Diego this June. She has also been recognized at the national level with four USYNT Talent ID selections, an invitation to the USYNT East Region ID Camp, two Mid-Atlantic GA Talent ID Events, and the GA National Talent ID Event.
2027
The team captain for a Match Fit Surf 2009 squad which recently secured their place in the ECNL National Playoffs, Hanf has been on a roll throughout the spring season. The dynamic playmaker has been racking up goals and assists in bunches, making a strong case to once again earn First Team ECNL All-Conference honors. Hanf has also earned multiple opportunities to participate in training events hosted by NWSL club Gotham FC.
Jackson recently earned a spot in the highly-exclusive California South Girls PRO+ ODP roster pool, as she nears the end of what has been an impressive 2024-25 season. Jackson is a fluid and creative playmaker for LA Breakers 2009 ECNL, known for her excellent field vision and pinpoint passing skills. (HIGHLIGHTS)
A dynamic and intelligent defender, Chloe Isaacs combines speed, technical skill, and discipline to anchor the Florida Premier 2009 back line. Known for her elite 1v1 defending, she shuts down attackers with sharp timing, strong positioning, and quick recovery. Equally effective at center or left back, Isaacs reads the game well and consistently disrupts plays with smart interceptions and pressure. She’s also a two-year varsity starter for Berkeley Prep out of Tampa, FL.
Representing FC Prime 2008, Zelnick lines up at multiple positions including midfielder, forward and outside back. The multi-talented Class of 2027 prospect has been regularly training with South Florida professional side Fort Lauderdale United FC, of the USL Super League. Zelnick had a standout performance at the 2024 ECNL NC National Event, and will aim to repeat her success this year.
Ralph and her Beach FC 2009 squad will travel all the way from the West Coast for the final showcase of the ECNL’s regular season. The Class of 2027 defender was a perennial Girls Academy Talent ID Event selection during her time with LA Surf, before she joined Beach FC in the ECNL, where she has fit in well among one of the preeminent programs in the nation.
Jordan Reigrod
Known for her communication and shot stopping ability, Reigrod is also a vocal leader in the field and a reliable asset with her footwork. PDA Blue relies on Reigrod in tight games and has earned the Nike Golden Glove, an ECNL National Championship, a USYNT ID invite and an Gotham FC training invite. Working behind one of the best defense in the league, Reigrod stays sharp and comes up big when it matters.
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Evangelina Sturdifen | Defender
Orlando City Youth 2009 (FL)
Evangelina is known for her composure on and off the ball, creativity in connecting passes with midfielders and forwards, and vision in thinking multiple plays ahead. She is a versatile two-footed player that anticipates plays, intercepts opposition plays, and transitions into the attack, making her a solid defender. This has paved the way for her to create goal-scoring opportunities for her team.
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Lily Crist | Midfielder
Racing Louisville Academy 2009 Purple (KY)
Lily is a dynamic central midfielder whose energy, vision, and tactical awareness have made her a standout at both the club and high school levels. A two-year varsity starter and ODP National player, she has recently been named to the Racing Louisville USL W League team, a premier pre-professional women’s soccer circuit that features top collegiate and academy talent.
2026
The leading scorer for LA Breakers 2008 ECNL for the 2024-25 season, Derby has piled up a remarkable 15 goals over the course of all competitions (12 total games). She has helped lead LA Breakers 2008 ECNL to their first-ever playoff appearance, as they’ve booked their spots for San Diego this June. (HIGHLIGHTS)
McLin is a big reason why Davis Legay SC 2008 has earned wins or draws against some of the nation’s best U17 teams, including MVLA SC, De Anza Force and San Juan SC. Her strengths include communication and organization out of the back, as well as her explosiveness and quick reaction when making tough saves. The uncommitted Class of 2026 keeper is also rostered and playing on California Storm’s top USL W League / WPSL team this season.
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