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<p>It is all happening so fast this year. 2027's are flying off the board to different schools. It's a very interesting time in Youth Women's Soccer, as players seem to be more eager to commit to schools than in past years. Is this a good thing for the programs and the players? Only time will tell. It's a fascinating system where kids can commit their futures to a program a whole 2 years before they step on campus. I will be giving out grades to recent commitments. Please keep in mind if you are reading this and you have committed to play at a Division 1 soccer program you are a great soccer player. These grades are based on overall fit, style of play of that particular program, and positional need.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Notre Dame. This looks like a fantastic match to me. She is a big time player, headed to a big time program. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to UC Irvine the young Rebels defender is staying pretty close to home. She looks really good at the ECNL RL level. I definitely think this is a long term project who will have to get used to the speed of play before making an impact. Could be a big time contributor down the road as she has a ton of potential. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Binghamton whom I think should be over the moon with this pick up. Diaz is an El Salvadorian international who makes a massive impact on her FC Stars team. I have to assume there were some bigger names after her services so the Bearcats must have made a really big impression on her during her recruiting process. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B-</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Xavier does a great job recruiting and this one is no different. Kownaki is a big time defender with two great feet and dominates the air. She's a Northern Virginia Alliance standout. It is difficult for center backs to start in year 1 at the division 1 level so I think she may redshirt or have limited minutes. But by year 2 she should be a big time contributor moving forward. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Staying close to home and headed to Omaha University. White is a talented striker whom has a home field advantage over her competition headed into camp. Sometimes staying so close to home can be a great thing for a kid and other times the pressure can be higher as well. Time will tell. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: C+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Top player headed to a top program. I think the next level will be a discussion every year if you're in the Reyes camp when it comes to this situation. But for however long they get her UCLA is getting a superstar playmaker who is a Mexican international. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Scout Grade: A- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Big time talent headed to the University of Roll Tide. The SEC continues to be rising and in my opinion catching up to the ACC when it comes to Women's College Soccer. Bechtel is a big time lefty striker who has all the talent to make an instant impact in Tuscaloosa. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A+ </p>
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It is all happening so fast this year. 2027's are flying off the board to different schools. It's a very interesting time in Youth Women's Soccer, as players seem to be more eager to commit to schools than in past years. Is this a good thing for the programs and the players? Only time will tell. It's a fascinating system where kids can commit their futures to a program a whole 2 years before they step on campus. I will be giving out grades to recent commitments. Please keep in mind if you are reading this and you have committed to play at a Division 1 soccer program you are a great soccer player. These grades are based on overall fit, style of play of that particular program, and positional need.
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
D/M
CLASS
2026
State:
California
School:
Eastlake
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
M
CLASS
2027
State:
Massachusetts
School:
Lawrence Academy
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
D
CLASS
2027
State:
Virginia
School:
Centreville
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
F
CLASS
2027
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California
School:
Apple Valley
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