Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Phoenix National Event (Spring 2026)

Ozawa is a multiple-time selection for the US Youth Soccer ODP West Interregional Team, often standing out among one of the deepest regional talent pools in the country, in Northern California. She also serves as a team captain for MVLA SC 2012, bringing a lot of leadership and consistency to the back line.

Playing up a year with her sister Blair on the Michigan Hawks 2011 team, Bickerstaff is one of the premier midfielders in the ECNL’s Midwest Conference from the Class of 2030. She’s an outstanding passer and has been a team leader in assists, while also bringing game-breaking speed which causes constant problems for opposing defenses. Bickerstaff is also a track star, with the fastest 200 meter dash time among athletes her age, in the entire country.

Schwarz is a dynamic and versatile winger/midfielder known for high-level technical ability, speed, and athleticism. She possesses exceptional positional awareness and a soccer IQ that consistently elevates team play. She’s a major threat on set pieces, with a proven track record of converting opportunities into goals.

Riley Gallagher-Szerlip is an exciting and intelligent soccer player who combines technical skill with a strong work rate and field awareness. She plays with composure under pressure, consistently making smart decisions in possession and creating opportunities for her teammates through precise passing and movement off the ball.

Riley’s ability to read the game allows her to anticipate plays, disrupt opponents, and transition quickly from defense to attack. He talent and work ethic has been recognized by the multiple invites to U.S. Soccer Talent ID camps and she has played on the US Youth Soccer ODP National Select Team.

Hunt is a high-upside goalkeeper who has established herself as one of the best in the 2012 ECNL age group. She has an extremely promising trajectory, as she was identified by U.S. Soccer as one of just 8 players at her position to receive an invitation to this year’s U-14 Girls South Region Talent ID Mini Camp. At 5’10”, she brings a strong, physical presence in goal, which compliments her reliable handling and ability to control her area.

Leah Adams (Eagles SC ECNL 2012) has logged minutes at six positions in ECNL play, highlighting her rare versatility in the 2030 class. A dangerous set-piece specialist with multiple free-kick goals at ECNL National Events, she stands out for her composure on the ball, passing range, and ability to control the flow of the game.

Scarborough is a member of the U.S. U-15 Girls National Team, the US Youth Soccer ODP National Select Team and the US Club Soccer PDP State Team. When she’s not representing her country on the international stage, Scarborough shines at the ECNL level for Davis Legacy 2011, dominating with speed, power and precision from her center forward position. (WATCH)

A relentless presence on both ends of the field, Harris has established herself as one of the leading goal scorers on her team while also standing out as a tenacious defender. Her ability to transition seamlessly from defense to attack makes her a constant threat, combining grit, speed, and sharp instincts to impact every phase of the game. Whether she’s shutting down opponents or finding the back of the net, her determination and work ethic set the tone for her team. Her talent and consistency have not gone unnoticed, earning her selection to two IDC teams and one ID2 event—an impressive recognition of her skill and potential at a high level.

One of the top offensive weapons for Michigan Hawks 2011, Bickerstaff consistently gets behind the opposing back line, often working with her teammates to put up goals in bunches. She and her squad have already locked up the ECNL Midwest Conference title, and the sky’s the limit for them as they try to get back to the ECNL National Finals once again, after placing 2nd in the country last season.

An up-and-coming forward from the Class of 2029 for Slammers FC 2011, Greer is a productive member of both her club team and her school’s varsity team at Fairmont Prep. Earlier this season, she had a standout effort at the Silverlakes Fall Showcase, where she racked up 2 goals and 2 assists over the course of 2 victories. (WATCH)

After recently delivering an impressive performance at the ECNL Kansas City National Event, Randall will look to continue her momentum at ECNL Phoenix in the midst of her first season with Slammers HB Køge 2011. The Class of 2029 standout has an extensive array of technical skills, creativity with the ball at her feet, elite field vision and she’s a truly ambidextrous goal-scorer.

A centerpiece of the LA Breakers FC 2011 ECNL backline, Sydney Roddick (LB/RB) returns from a dominant high school season at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy where she was named Angelus League Defensive MVP and 1st Team All-League on a defense that surrendered the fewest goals in the league. Her combination of defensive discipline and offensive instinct makes her one of the most versatile defenders in the 2011 pool. A technically sharp, two-way defender with strong game IQ, she’s one to watch as club season heats up.

Francesca is a dynamic goalkeeper who excels with her feet, showing composure in possession and consistently accurate distribution. A preventative keeper and strong shot stopper who anticipates plays and makes key saves when needed. Highly coachable and an effective on-field communicator who helps organize and lead her team.

Pintard is in the midst of a really strong 2025-26 season, in which she has been highly active in the US Youth Soccer ODP circuit, shining at center back during the Far West ODP Championships for Cal North, and earning a spot on the ODP West Interregional roster. She turned in another impressive performance at the Interregional event, and now has secured a spot on the ODP National Select Team. (HIGHLIGHTS)

The team captain and versatile defender / midfielder for Bay Area Surf 2010, Aris Yu projects as a strong prospect from the Class of 2028, who should draw plenty of interest from college coaches when her recruiting window opens up later this year. She’s an excellent two-way player who can make a lot of key plays defensively, while also racking up goals and assists for her squad. She has multiple years of experience earning selections for both US Youth Soccer ODP and US Club Soccer PDP events. (HIGHLIGHTS)

Another player for Bay Area Surf 2010 with experience on the US Youth Soccer ODP National Select Team (2025), Swindle is well-established as a one 0f Northern California’s most talented Class of 2028 midfielders. Her playing style features elite technical ability, field vision, and a relentless motor which wears out opposing defenders over the course of the game. (HIGHLIGHTS)

The sky is the limit for Voss, who has been receiving frequent call-ups in recent years to the U.S. Girls National Teams, across multiple age groups. She’s a left-footed center back for Minnesota Thunder Academy 2010, who locks down her side of the field with relative ease, even shutting down some of the ECNL’s strongest attacking players. Voss is not only an excellent defender, but also a true two-way threat, as she can initiate dangerous counterattacks with her elite speed and line-breaking passes out of the back.

Brooke is a dynamic and athletic shot stopper who leads her team with strong communication and direction from the back. She reads the game well, cutting angles and altogether eliminating shooting opportunities for forwards through strategic positioning and clearance. She’s decisive in her actions, fearless, and knows when to come out for a 1v1 challenge and when to stand her ground to make a crucial save.

Baker has emerged as a standout shot‑stopper in recent showcases, repeatedly keeping her team competitive against top‑tier opponents. Her sharp reflexes, composure under pressure, and growing command of the box make her one of the most reliable young keepers in the field. With her momentum building and her recruitment window opening in mere months, she’s poised to be a true breakout performer in Phoenix and a goalkeeper many will be watching.

One of the top goalkeepers in the Class of 2027, Rudel has verbally committed to play for the University of Utah, starting in 2027. She’s an All-ECNL Southwest Conference honoree who has the length, quickness, overall athleticism and soccer IQ to quickly become one of the best keepers at the college level.

The future University of Kentucky Wildcat is a dynamic goal scorer and passer on the attacking side for MVLA SC 2009. Makasini, who has experience with the U.S. Youth National Team, can line up at forward or in the attacking midfield, playing both positions at an elite level.

Khera was a priority recruit for the University of Pittsburgh, as she’s been well-known for years as a versatile talent on the defensive side for Bay Area Surf. Khera has earned multiple U.S. Youth National Team call-ups over the years, and she’s been a US Club Soccer id2 National ID Camp invitee as well.

Verbally committed to Iowa State, Payton Grex is a high-impact, box-to-box midfielder known for her elite athleticism, endurance, and relentless motor. One of the top ball-winning midfielders in the Southwest, she thrives in duels, consistently disrupts play, and quickly transitions possession into dangerous attacking opportunities. A true Power 4 talent, Payton combines grit, shiftiness on the dribble, and competitive intensity to influence the game on both sides of the ball.