Six Illinois Girls to Watch at ECNL Phoenix
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Paige Baird IL #18 F #4 HEIGHT 5'4" POS F CLASS 2026 View Profile Paige Baird Instagram Twitter State: Illinois School: Oconomowoc Club: Eclipse Select SC 08 She’s been scoring at a high rate for the Eclipse 2008 squad. Really…
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Continue ReadingShe’s been scoring at a high rate for the Eclipse 2008 squad. Really good touch around the ball and loves to make runs into open spaces. I really like the energy she brings too. Sometimes, it looks like she’s the fastest player on the field. Scored four goals in one game this fall and can play as both a #9 or winger.
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Mary Sola
Mary Sola
The Xavier commit impresses me with her shooting power and her ability to make dangerous runs into the attacking third. Not afraid to take anyone 1v1 and often succeeds. ECNL All-Regional selection last Summer.
A nationally-ranked prospect who’s super skilled around the ball. I love her ability to change direction and she’s super dangerous while transitioning to defend. One of the most technical players I’ve watched in Illinois. Capable of making an impact as both a defender and a midfielder. State champion in high school.
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She’s been one of the best Center Backs on the ECNL stage. Does a great job communicating and keeping her back line organized. Her ability to stop scoring chances is extraordinary. Really impresses me with her tackling abilities as well as her decisiveness in the defending third.
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Both Cardwell and Mary Sola will represent Inter in the ECNL national selection game in Phoenix. Athletic winger who can burst by you with ease and super physical in the attacking box. Recently committed to Northwestern.
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An extremely dangerous midfield presence who also got chosen for the ECNL national section game. She’s got some of the best skill moves you’ll see at her level and has evolved into a true game changer.