Rankings Analysis: Washington’s Top 2026 Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer state player rankings for Washington's 2026 class were released this week. The 2026 class in Washington has some elite talent as well as considerable depth. The sophomore-to-be group doesn't necessarily have one position as a standout from the group. There is a balance of talented prospects across the board from the positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/06/updated-2026-washington-girl-rankings/">full rankings here</a>. Learn about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/06/behind-the-scenes-the-prepsoccer-national-rankings-3/">the PrepSoccer scouting process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on a few of the players that appear in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["121230"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Midfielderu003cbru003eu003cbru003eUlrich is an All-Conference ECNL honoree in the past. It's easy to see why she is rated so highly from the region. 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She has a long stride and a refined right foot. She offers a bit of everything for the position - a strong defender, a good finisher, and hits an excellent cross while at full spring. Matthew often leads her team in efforts per game because she goes full speed at the goal whenever she is near the ball. 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She is a good finisher and a tough player to mark.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64935500bde01"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrivG_dv7Ng","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrivG_dv7Ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["140196"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"ForwardrnrnRose is a handful of a forward. Always on the move, she is excellent in pressing the defense and trying to make mistakes happen. On the ball, she is quick with her movement and decisions. She isn't the fastest or the tallest forward in this group, but she is likely the most efficient with her chances, which goes a long way. When she is ahead of the defense, she does well using her body to prevent defenders from getting to the ball without fouling her. There is a lot of reasons to be excited about the future for the EW Surf standout. She earned an invite to the Girls Academy Talent ID event for the Pacific Northwest - and looked like the best player on the field at times. 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She is a solid defender. She could be more physical in the point of contact at tackles, which will be a point of emphasis moving forward as she adjusts and improves for the next level.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["28204"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Goalkeeper for the Seattle United 07 ECNL team. Solid with her feet. Good with distribution. Right-footed. Can ping a ball with accuracy, consistently over 40 yards. Pretty athletic shot-stopper. Has the player profile to develop into a multi-year starter at a top program in the region.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["140261"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Tall center back for the Eastside FC 07 ECNL. Strong defender. Really good in 1v1 situations - especially when she can use her long legs to poke the ball off forwards. Moves her feet well, does well in setting a line for the back four. Solid in possession of the ball. Has the intangibles to be top target for the class.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["140260"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Versatile player. Lopez is a skillful prospect who could play as a forward or as a center midfielder. She is good on the ball and strikes the ball really well from the run of play. She has the strength to create chances when posted up as a center forward. She also has the intelligence to run the show from a defensive midfield role.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["111551"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Big leg center back. Extremely valuable player for her team. She is a leader of the side. Kingsbury switches the point of attack with one pass. She can be direct with her play but she is effective with that approach.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["28173"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Defensive center midfielder. Good skill. Reads the game well. There are times when she tries to do too much - perhaps takes an extra touch at the wrong time. But her passing is elite for this class. She has the quality to spring her teammates. She is also a threat in the final third because she anticipates and reads where to be.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["111535"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Quick forward with good instincts. She is a big-time talent for the Crossfire Premier 08 ECNL squad. Murphy's work does not always get recognized but what she brings to her side opens up the chances for her teammates. She is the hard-working, dynamic center forward that every youth team needs in order to play a high-pace style of play.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["28468"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Center back. Good physical defender. Consistent in her approach. She stands her ground and does not give an inch to forwards. High technical foundation for the position. Potential to develop into a top prospect in the region for the position. Currently plays as the right center back for Crossfire Premier 08 ECNL.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["28341"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Center back. Didn't notice her in the game against Crossfire - didn't play? She was outstanding against Washington Premier. Calm on the ball, always in control. Organized the defense really well while playing in the center. Right footed- good passer, made good decisions. 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Dauler is one to watch from this class as it seems like she is just scratching the surface of her potential on the field.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["140904"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"Defensive midfielder. A lot of quality to her game. Smart player who gets to the right spots and makes the correct decision. Often times, she is using her brain to make the play rather than her legs. She has a good first touch, excellent passer.","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_13_player":["140908"],"_player_evaluations_13_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"Kenna Litscher is a center back for the Spokane Sounders. She was selected for the Girls Academy Talent ID event. She is a high-energy player who has a tendency to search for tackles. Litscher is a good option at center back for man-marking as she can match-up well with pace and strength.","_player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_14_player":["140974"],"_player_evaluations_14_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_14_evaluation":"Howe had a very productive debut season for her varsity squad with 22 goals in 19 games. She has been equally prolific in the club game for Eastern Washington Surf. She is a center forward with great quickness. She turns on a dime and is difficult to contain when she gets her shoulders facing goal. She is a good finisher, but her qualities as a provider are often overlooked. She hits a good cross and is often making chances happen in the final third.","_player_evaluations_14_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_15_player":["140915"],"_player_evaluations_15_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_15_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_15_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_15_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_15_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_15_evaluation":"Feels like Mueller could play just about any position on the field. She is a high work rate player who is a willing runner and fierce competitor. She offers a creative option in the attack as she is a good finisher and passer.","_player_evaluations_15_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_16_player":["140975"],"_player_evaluations_16_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"Outside back. Good pace. Solid defender - does well in duels. Tracks runners and has the pace to keep up with any winger. She is very good going forward - can get to the end line and hit a good cross. I wish she was more aggressive in looking to join the attack.","_player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_17_player":["140933"],"_player_evaluations_17_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"Defensive midfielder. Great two-way game. She is a strong defender. Battles in the center of the field. Not afraid to put in a challenge in the open field. In possession, she is clean on the ball. Miller does well in showing for her teammates, and opening her body to the field. Well-coached player for the position. Could develop into the top player in that role in this class.","_player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":18,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649365eb15a1c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->