Players That Impressed: ECNL Girls Playoffs 2025

Representing Sting Austin 2011, Strickler helped her team advance to the Round of 16 in the ECNL Playoffs, only conceding 1 goal in 3 matches in the group stage. This was tied with one of other team out of 44 total participants for the best defensive performance in the 2011 Champions League group stage.

Competing in Group L of the 2009 Champions League, Burke and her FC DELCO squad turned in some gritty performances against some of the nation’s best teams. Burke was active on the attack throughout the event, contributing a nice assist and scoring a tough goal of her own.

Mary Mac was a disruptor in the final third for Atlanta Fire United 2009, contributing an assist in Game 1 and goals in both Games 2 and 3. She dribbled through 4 players and hit a banger to score first in the game against Beach FC, highlighting an impressive performance overall in the postseason.

Aris Yu and her Bay Area Surf 2010 squad stormed through the competition in San Diego, winning four straight games against top-level opponents. Yu and her teammates on the back line conceded just 2 goals over the course of 4 games, securing a pair of clean sheets. She had a huge performance in the Round of 16 against SLSG, assisting her team’s second goal while also blocking multiple shots on the defensive side.

The Class of 2028 goalkeeper helped guide Slammers FC 2010 into the Champions League Round of 16, playing rock solid between the posts throughout the tournament. Derby conceded just 1 goal over the course of 4 halves played, turning in 3 clean sheets.

Representing the No. 6 seed Bay Area Surf in the U18/19 age group, Leifried shined even while playing up in the Champions League. The U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team roster pool member showed how dangerous of a scorer she is, burying a long range shot in traffic from well outside the box against Solar SC. (WATCH)

Kase netted a banger of a go-ahead goal against a very talented Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy team in their second game of the weekend, helping Beach FC (CA) 2009 secure a bid to the Round of 16. Kase and her teammates ultimately secured a spot in the ECNL Finals in Virginia.

The U.S. Youth National Team midfielder impressed from her attacking midfield position. She showed why she’s regarded as one of the best Class of 2027 prospects in the country, with her clever movement on and off the ball, and her elite ability to create scoring chances for herself and others. Morrell also constantly disrupts opposing build-up with her fierce and relentless pressing in the midfield.

Despite being double-teamed for multiple matches, the U.S. U-17 WNT call-up had 4 goals and 2 assists as she helped her team book a spot in the ECNL Finals in Richmond. McKeen showed a good ability to hold the ball under pressure while also demonstrating her ability to get in behind defenses and create scoring opportunities.

The U.S. Youth National Team roster pool member guided Slammers FC HB Køge 2007/06 to the ECNL National Championship, culminating with a 2-0 victory over Penn Fusion. Jordan scored both goals in the title match and had 4 goals overall in the event, as her team won their second National Championship.

Derby led LA Breakers FC 2008 in goals during the postseason showcase, finding the net 3 times over the course of a successful event. She helped lead LA Breakers to a pair of wins and a draw, concluding a 2024-25 season in which she finished as the team’s leading scorer.

Representing Washington Premier 2009 in the ECNL Showcase Cup, Jackson had a stellar showing throughout the event. She played a key role in a pair of wins to open the showcase, coming up with 5 total penalty saves over the course of back-to-back PK shootouts. In the finale, she worked with her back line to secure the clean sheet in a tough 1-0 win.

One of the best overall players in the country from the Class of 2025, Kemmerley was an absolute force for Penn Fusion 2007/06 during their run to the U18/19 Champions League Final. The U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team midfielder powered Penn Fusion’s offense with some clutch goals, great passing and a constant commanding presence.

Finished off her ECNL career as a National Champion once again, as Slammers FC HB Køge 2007/06 won four straight games in San Diego to ultimately lift the trophy. Tsakiris served as a key member of the Slammers offense, continuously breaking lines and making dangerous runs into the box, as she earned a pair of huge PKs across multiple games, including one in the title match.

Wrapped up her ECNL career on the highest of possible notes, securing a clean sheet in the National Championship against a phenomenal Penn Fusion offense. Perry was lights out for Slammers HB Køge during their title run, working in tandem with her back line to concede only 1 total goal over the course of 4 games.

The University of Florida commit played a key role on the Slammers HB Køge U18/19 back line during their ECNL National Championship run. Paolini and her teammates were nearly flawless throughout the postseason, conceding only 1 goal in 4 games. She played all 360 minutes at center back.