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

A Class of 2029 prospect who plays up a year with the KC Athletics Soccer Club ECNL 2010 squad, Moreno is one of the hardest-working players in the country. She has a prolific Brazilian futsal background and her technical skills are off the charts, thanks to her nonstop individual training, which is well-documented on her Instagram profile. She’s coming off an ECNL All-Midwest Conference season in 2024-25, securing Second Team honors.

At just 15, King has competed and scored in both the WPSL and UPSL Women’s Division, earning recognition as one of the youngest scorers in league history. A four-time Dallas Texans ECNL Player of the Week and Allstate Next Wave Showcase selection, she’s recorded multiple assists from the back line and received praise from USL Super League coaches for her pace, bravery, and professional readiness.

Coming off another outstanding season, Cervantes earned First Team ECNL All-Conference  honors for the 2024-25 campaign. Representing the Dallas Texans 2009 squad in the Texas Conference, Cervantes serves as the team captain and is one of the nation’s premier playmakers from the Class of 2028.

A First Team ECNL All-Conference midfielder out of Texas, McCombs had a huge season in 2024-25 for DKSC 2009. She’s been in strong form this fall as she prepares for her active recruiting window to open up in June. McCombs is an imposing holding midfielder with great speed and a strong defensive presence, in addition to a knack for starting counterattacks.

Regarded as one of the most versatile players in the ECNL Northern Cal Conference, Yu earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 2024-25. She’s been one of the leading scorers for Bay Area Surf 2010 while serving as team captain for multiple years, and she’s key contributor on the defensive side. Yu thrives in the transition game, often converting quick turnovers into scoring chances.

Currently representing the U.S. U-16 Girls National Team in England during their October training camp and friendlies across the pond, Hasan is going to be one of the most coveted Class of 2028 goalkeepers for all college programs. The Eclipse Select 2010 ECNL star in the process of developing into a truly elite player, with exceptional shot stopping abilities and a great feel for all the nuances of the position.

A multiple-time ECNL All-Conference player, Kincaid is known as one of the most prolific attacking midfielders in the Class of 2028. She’s tall and has a huge leg with a history of launching bangers from long range, and she brings a tough defensive presence as well. Kincaid had a big performance at the 2025 ECNL Finals, where she was noted by SoccerWire scout Jerry Penkala as being a future “big time scorer at the college level.“

Coming off an ECNL National Championship victory with MVLA SC 2009 last summer, Miller and her teammates are looking to make it back-to-back this season. During her team’s title run at the 2025 ECNL Finals, Miller brought a tremendous presence in the middle of the field, clogging up all possible attacking lanes for their opponents while also creating some key counterattacks for her side.

Braun shined between the posts for MVLA 2009 during their ECNL National Championship run, coming up with tough saves in a variety of high-pressure situations. She was noted by SoccerWire scout Jerry Penkala as a ‘prototype’ keeper, standing at around 6-feet tall with a physical presence and elite level athleticism. She’s going to be one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in the country when her recruiting window opens in June 2026.

Derby secured multiple clean sheets in the 2024-25 ECNL season, including against the reigning National Champions, Michigan Hawks. Her team finished at the top of their group in the Champions League in the 2025 ECNL Playoffs. She’s a vocal and confident goalkeeper with strong leadership qualities as well good footwork and shot stopping capabilities. She has racked up multiple USYNT ID Center invitations in addition to selections for the USYS Cal South ODP roster and US Club Soccer PDP events.

Vivian has started the new ECNL season off strong, with zero losses, 10 games played, and 8 clean sheets, putting her talented MVLA 2010 ECNL team on top of the table. Organizing and communicating with her back line is one of her strengths, as is her positioning, setting her up for success on even the toughest shots. Athletic and strong, she rarely drops a ball, has quick hands, and loves to fly between the posts. MVLA will be playing some top teams in Phoenix and Baker will play a key role in those high-powered matchups.

Swindle is a standout U16 midfielder for Bay Area Surf, coming off a season where she earned a spot on the US Youth Soccer U15 ODP National Team and helped propel her team to the ECNL National Playoff semifinals run.. Her technical prowess, exceptional vision, and precise passing bring composure to the midfield, consistently creating dangerous scoring opportunities in the final third. Already making waves this season, Jayla is a key contributor to her team’s strong standing in the Northern Cal Conference, marking her as a must-watch talent at the ECNL Phoenix Fall Showcase.

Porter has played admirably this season for the De Anza Force 2010 ECNL team while also playing up with the 2009 ECNL squad as well. She has an elite futsal background, playing at the highest level with the U.S. U-16 Futsal National Team and capturing a world championship. Her technical skills and speed of play reflect her futsal prowess, making her a coveted prospect from an excellent De Anza Force program. (HIGHLIGHTS)

A renowned defender in the Class of 2028, Perucca has been a standout for SLSG Navy 2010 over the last 4 years. A key presence on the back line, she constantly demonstrates defensive awareness, composure and leadership. At the 2025 ECNL Playoffs, Francesca played a pivotal role in shutting down some of the top forwards in the country and helping her team advance to the Round of 16. She’s been in excellent form this season as well for an SLSG Navy side which is off to a dominant 8-1-0 start, with 5 clean sheets already.

After recently verbally committing to USC, Leifried has continued to earn opportunities as a member of the U.S. Youth National Team roster pool. She’s currently training and competing in Portugal with a combined roster of U.S. U-18 and U-19 Women’s National Team players. Leifried has racked up many accolades over the last year with Bay Area Surf ECNL, including All-Northern Cal Conference honors and a spot on the Northwest Team roster for the ECNL Conference Cup.

Djacga plays up for the De Anza Force 2008 ECNL squad as a 2009 player from the Class of 2027. She’s a defensive standout at both center back and outside back, and she can play most other positions on the field when called upon as well. She was recognized as an All-Northern Cal Conference player last season for her efforts.

McBride is a recent University of Florida verbal commit and a Top 5 ranked goalkeeper in the nation for the Class of 2027 (TopDrawer and Prep Soccer). Molly and her San Juan 2009 ECNL team will be playing top notch teams, including the Rockford Raptors and Real Colorado National. Molly has recorded 4 shutouts in conference play and is looking to add more as part of this event with her solid back line.

Cervantes is a versatile player in the Class of 2027 who plays with De Anza Force 2009 ECNL. She is primarily a ball-playing center back with a high soccer IQ and a relentless work rate. She’s a strong 1v1 defender who uses her size, speed and technical skill to problem solve when on the backline.

The University of Arizona commit has helped her team start the 2025-26 season strong, and they’ll look to continue that momentum at ECNL Phoneix. Beach FC ECNL 2009 is coming off an impressive 2024-25 season, in which Kase helped her team finish Top 7 in the nation. Kase is a dominant offensive player who will only continue to develop after committing to a strong Power 4 program.

A true box-to-box midfielder, Lili thrives under pressure and consistently demonstrates a high soccer IQ, making smart decisions that elevate her team’s play. Known for exceptional vision, ball control, and relentless work ethic, she brings creativity, composure and clinical execution to the final third.

A dynamic forward known for her elite 1v1 ability, creativity in the final third and consistent finishing against top national competition. She has earned call-ups to the Honduran U-20 and Senior National Teams, competing in international tournaments while continuing to excel in the ECNL pathway. Her combination of technical sharpness, pace and competitive maturity make her a rising prospect with pro-level ambition.

This year marked a breakthrough for Douglas as a goalkeeper. Across 10 high-stakes Girls Academy Champions Cup Qualifiers, Finals, and the Spring Showcase, she allowed just two goals, posted a 95% save rate, and hit a personal-best 0.304 GAA. Coming off a summer earning bronze at the 2025 Gothia Youth World Cup with FCNE U16—where she led the bracket in clean sheets and posted a 96% save percentage—she’s now stepping into ECNL and playing up a year with Missouri Rush 08/07, averaging 15 saves per game and constantly pushing to level up her game.

McLin is coming off an outstanding summer, competing in England against four top Women’s Super League academies, Manchester United U21, Aston Villa, Everton, and Brighton where she and her PDP squad went undefeated. She also gained valuable experience playing with the California Storm’s WPSL/USLW team for her 4th season in this league. She’s off to a great start in ECNL action this fall, with recent performances including an 18-save shutout vs. MVLA (10.4.25) and a 2–2 draw vs. Bay Area Surf (9.7.25).

MacKenzie Stearns is a true center back in today’s defensive schemes, acting with elite positional intelligence and aggressiveness in 1v1 battles. Stearns is also asked to play higher on the pitch where she finds herself winning aerial duels, disrupting plays and distributing passes on counter attacks. She will join the University of Washington in 2026, bolstering a Husky program which just won the Big Ten Regular Season Championship.