Elite Friendlies Class of 2026/2027 standouts
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2026
M [player_tooltip player_id="26956" first="Lauren" last="Alvarez"], FC Dallas U14 ECNL — Plays the 6 for FC Dallas. Alvarez is a relentless midfielder, consistently leading FC Dallas in distance covered and dispossessing her opponents. She is dominant in the air.
M [player_tooltip player_id="26848" first="Kacy" last="Corcoran"], DKSC 08 ECNL — Ran the show in the Saturday game 5-0 win vs. FCD 09 ECNL scoring and assisting.
F [player_tooltip player_id="26907" first="Keira" last="Floyd"], FC Dallas U14 ECNL — Scored the first goal to beat Lonestar 2-0. Floyd was consistent all weekend, creating scoring opportunities for FC Dallas. She can beat players in various ways...dribbling and combining to create her own opportunities. She is extremely versatile and has a great physical presence.
CB Faith Freeman, NTX Celtic ECNL 08 — Faith had outstanding presence, decision-making, and leadership through communication. She was a standout 1v1 defender and covers her outside backs when they go forward in the offensive 3rd. She does not give the opposing forwards space to turn with her physical play. Played every minute of all 3 games.
CB Makenzie Fujita, NTX Celtic ECNL 08 — Kenzie was outstanding in her 1v1 defending as well as great decision making getting out of pressure in some tight situations. She won several clearance headers and was tough on the opposing forwards. Her leadership through communication to her teammates was on point. Played every minute of all 3 games.
GK Rebecca Hall, DKSC 08 — several key saves
CM Jenna Jacobsen, DKSC 08 — Big physical presence in the midfield to recover balls
F Halley Jewell, FC Dallas U14 ECNL — Scored a goal and had an assist to beat Lonestar 2008 2-0. She was a consistent threat up top all weekend creating opportunities for FC Dallas. Halley not only led the team in shots, but she also was one of the best defenders on the field pressing every backline causing turnovers in the attacking third.
D [player_tooltip player_id="26978" first="Lena" last="Junior"], FC Dallas U14 ECNL — A standout right back in the 2008 age group. Junior is a great 1v1 defender, extremely fast making it difficult to get in behind her. She is technical and loves to bomb forward in the attack.
DCM Emily Mayes, NTX Celtic ECNL 08 — Played all but four minutes in three games in that heat in the central midfield. She was outstanding digging out balls in the defensive 3rd and winning possession back. She had several critical clearances on set plays, and her communication in the middle of the field was outstanding.
AM Rylee McLanahan, OK Energy FC 06 ECNL — Rylee is a young 07 (26 grad) plays up on our u16 ECNL (predominantly 24 grads). She scored five goals against Solar 05 Adames (2 years up for her) in a 6-0 win. Also got an assist in our game with Dallas Texans 06 ECNL.
CB Riley Menicucci, DKSC 08 — Great presence in the back and great defending
F Camila Mujica, NTX Celtic ECNL 08 — Scored two goals and one assist. Was responsible for the game-winner against WSA ECNL-RL in the final game. She mixed up her runs against the backline well all weekend, and her pressure and work ethic on the backline created several good opportunities for her teammates.
F Maddie Patterson, Solar SC Byars — Had a big weekend knocking in 7 of 11 goals over three games. She scored two big goals in a 3-2 loss against the 08 Oklahoma energy team that just won the national championship in the GA league. She is definitely a player to watch.
CM [player_tooltip player_id="27205" first="Rosie" last="Talavera"], DKSC 08 — Great passing, vision, and presence in the middle was key for midfield battles
CB Grace Whitfield, OK Energy FC 08 — Grace was physically dominant leading the backline this weekend. The tall rangy center back is equally comfortable on the ball as she is winning brave aerial battles
RB Tristen Yi, OK Energy FC 08 — Super athletic and physically dominant right back. Is equally adept at defending 1v1 as taking people on 1v1.
2027
M Alex Butts, DKSC 08 — She has the speed and ability to beat opponents 1v1 to attack.
CM Jordyn Heathcock, OK Energy FC 08 — Jordyn is a young 09 playing up on the 08s and she scored four goals in two games this weekend and also chipped in with a number of assists. Her runs off the forward in behind from center midfield make her a constant attacking threat.
F/ACM Lilah Mauck, NTX Celtic ECNL 08 — Scored the game-sealer against Sting Dallas ECNL-RL in the first game after going down with a serious wrist injury early in the game. She also had an assist in the 3rd game and was tough on the ball as both a No. 9 and No. 10 roles. Played multiple positions in all three games.
2028
CB Gary Rideaux, OK Energy FC 09 — Physically commanding at the back. Not much gets past Gray. Shows great bravery in the air for her age.
