ECNL Phoenix: PrepSoccer Best XI
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Spoiler alert: there are more than 11 players on this list. Cuts were too difficult to make, so there is a full squad listed below. The takeaway being that ECNL Phoenix (Fall) had too many top teams in attendance –…
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Continue ReadingSpoiler alert: there are more than 11 players on this list. Cuts were too difficult to make, so there is a full squad listed below. The takeaway being that ECNL Phoenix (Fall) had too many top teams in attendance – there was a rematch of a National Semifinal during one day of the event and it didn’t feel like the best game of the day. The level was so high throughout the competition.
The Best XI was selected from the games scouted in person at the event. The team performance was taken into consideration for players to make the Best XI (i.e. preference was given to players who played on teams that went 3-0 or 2-0-1 at the event).
PrepSoccer ECNL Phoenix Best XI
GK Evan O’Steen Evan O’Steen GK State #4 Nation TX , Solar SC 07 – Solar SC finished the event with only one goal conceded. O’Steen and her defense did well against some of the best teams in the country. Leah Negeri Leah Negeri null | M TX , Emerson Garcia Emerson Garcia null | D John H Guyer | 2025 State TX , Hannah Jordan Hannah Jordan null | M Southlake Carroll | 2025 State #19 Nation TX , Coda Jones Coda Jones null | M Memorial | 2025 State #157 Nation TX , and Ainsley McCammon Ainsley McCammon null | M State #18 Nation TX were also considered for this Best XI team from Solar.
D Reese Wroblewski Reese Wroblewski D Redondo Union | 2025 State #192 Nation CA , Beach FC 07 – Wroblewski was a standout at outside back for Beach FC during ECNL Phoenix. She is comfortable on the ball and serves a great cross. She is solid in the defensive aspect of the game. She rarely makes a mistake and does well in the tackle. Vailana Tu’ua and Shannon Davidson Shannon Davidson M Redondo Union | 2025 State #253 Nation CA were also considered for the Best XI.
D Kai Price Kai Price null | D Greater Atlanta Christian | 2025 State #4 Nation GA , Concorde Fire Platinum 07 – Price is the prototype of the modern center back. She is a weapon in possession with her passing and game awareness. She is a defensive asset because she has the speed to chase down anyone. Price is a big time prospect already, and she will continue to be a top player to watch at future events. Madison Bentil and Ella Martinez were also considered for the Best XI.
D Mia Devrouax Mia Devrouax null | F Whitfield (MO) | 2024 #109 Nation MO , SLSG Navy 06 – The versatile player from SLSG Navy was one of a few options from the SLSG squad. Devrouax played as a winger and an outside back. She is a two-way player who loves to compete. Alexandra Pfeiffer, Lillian Freer, and Haden Vlcek were also considered for the Best XI.
M/D Emily Baraceros Emily Baraceros M The Athenian | 2024 CA , Mustang SC 06 – Barceros could probably play anywhere on the field. She moves her feet really well – especially in individual defending situations. The Mustang squad went 2-0-1 in Phoenix with two shutouts. Kaya Durkee Kaya Durkee D CA , Luana Veras, and Allyson Graff were also considered for the Best XI.
M Mimi Yamamoto Mimi Yamamoto null | M Saint Francis | 2025 State #81 Nation CA , Bay Area Surf 07 – The defensive center midfielder was excellent at pulling the strings for her side. Surf went throughout the event with only one goal conceded – and 18 goals scored. Yamamoto was the best player at the event in field awareness and passing. Jocelyn Travers Jocelyn Travers D Santa Cruz | 2025 State #35 Nation CA was also considered for the Best XI.
M Melanie Barcenas Melanie Barcenas M CA , San Diego Surf 06 – Barcenas is a highly rated prospect in the U.S. Youth National Team system. She is an attacking midfielder who has been playing up an age group or two at a very high level for the past few seasons. She really impressed at this event for her defensive play. She pressed the opposition with relenting determination. On the ball, she’s a magician. Surf scored 13 goals in three games against some of the best defenses in the league. Barcenas was a major reason why they were so successful in the final third. Jordyn Bugg Jordyn Bugg null | D #2 Nation CA and Caroline Dysart Caroline Dysart null | GK Canyon Crest Academy (CA) | 2024 #54 Nation CA were also considered for the Best XI.
M Scottlyn “Scottie”Antonucci Scottlyn “Scottie”Antonucci M Etiwanda H.S | 2026 State #10 Nation CA , Legends FC 07 – Antonucci is a 2026 who has a starring role on a terrific Legends FC team. She is a two-way midfielder who has playmaking abilities. She has a strong technical foundation that suggest she will have a bright future in the game. Mia Corona, Claire Roybal Claire Roybal F State #163 Nation CA , and Lexi Coughlin were also considered for this Best XI.
M Ava Sherrer, San Diego Surf 07 – Sherrer played as the defensive midfielder for Surf that went 3-0 at the event. She was excellent at quickly connecting passes – one or two-touch play. She was incredible smart in her positioning. Sherrer has a bright future. Katie Ellermeyer Katie Ellermeyer null | M Scripps Ranch | 2025 State CA , Ava Harrison Ava Harrison null | F State #44 Nation CA , and Thaleia Tsintikidou Thaleia Tsintikidou D SDA | 2025 State CA were also considered for the Best XI.
F Emeri Adames Emeri Adames F Waxahachie Life (TX) | 2024 State #6 Nation TX , Solar SC 06 – The Solar squad went undefeated at the event with a 2-0-1 record. There were plenty of noteworthy performances from the group. Adames was exceptional in the final third. Alexa Barker Alexa Barker null | D Allen | 2025 State #113 Nation TX , Kennedy Fuller Kennedy Fuller 5'5" | F Southlake Carroll (TX) | 2024 #1 Nation TX , and Abigail Mills Abigail Mills 5'10" | D Southlake Carroll | 2025 State #34 Nation TX were also considered for the Best XI.
F Raleigh Greason Raleigh Greason null | F Ralston Valley | 2025 State #90 Nation CO , Real Colorado National 07 – The left winger had a breakout performance at ECNL Phoenix. It felt like she was a constant threat in the game. She can do it all herself – her defensive pressure helped create chances. Abby Ballek was also considered for the Best XI.
F Kara Croone Kara Croone null | F Chamblee (GA) | 2024 State #8 Nation GA , Concorde Fire Platinum 06 – Croone was unstoppable in Phoenix. Her three-goal performance against San Diego Surf was jaw-dropping good. The UCLA commit is playing with a ton of confidence right now. Anna Claire Jacobi Anna Claire Jacobi GK Cambridge (GA) | 2024 GA and Kylie Briscoe Kylie Briscoe D Carrollton | 2024 GA were also considered for the Best XI.
F Charli Harris Charli Harris F Independence | 2026 State #28 Nation TX , FC Dallas 07 – Harris showed up big in the biggest moments for FC Dallas. It felt like she was all over the field. The energizer bunny on the wing provided meaningful contributions on offense and defender for FC Dallas. Holly Storer Holly Storer null | F State #52 Nation TX , Aviana Gutierrez Aviana Gutierrez GK University | 2025 State #272 Nation TX , and Nylah Norris Nylah Norris M State #47 Nation TX were also considered for the Best XI.
F Ayva Jordan Ayva Jordan F Delta Academy | 2026 State #1 Nation CA , Slammers FC HB Koge 07 – Jordan is the type of player that game plans are designed to stop, but she still manages to score. The Slammers club has produced a number of top players in its history. Jordan and some other players on this Slammers FC HB Koge 07 might go down among the top to play at play at the club. Ava Paolini Ava Paolini 5'8" | D San Marcos | 2025 State #69 Nation CA , Finley Lacher, Maya Woolforde Maya Woolforde F JSerra Catholic | 2026 State CA , and Kylie Secoda Kylie Secoda M CA were also considered for the Best XI.
F Jaden Thomas Jaden Thomas F Hockaday (TX) | 2024 State #33 Nation TX , FC Dallas 06 – We nearly ended up with 11 forwards on the Best XI, but Thomas needs to be on here. The attacking trio of FC Dallas ( Jaden Thomas Jaden Thomas F Hockaday (TX) | 2024 State #33 Nation TX , Juliette Rayo Juliette Rayo null | M Rockwall (TX) | 2024 State #143 Nation TX , and Ava McDonald Ava McDonald null | F State #11 Nation TX ) are a special group. They punched in six goals in three games.
Others considered: Cherry Yu Cherry Yu 5'11" | F Blue Valley North | 2025 #94 Nation KS (Sporting Blue Valley 07), Karina Peat Karina Peat null | F Ashley | 2025 State #29 Nation NC (Wilmington Hammerheads 07), Jalen Chaney (Dallas Texans)