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<p>I have to give a big shout out to @ImYouthSoccer Instagram page for keeping up with these names flying off the board. Incredible work.</p>
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<p>It is all happening so fast this year. 2026 & 2027's are making their verbal commitments to different schools. I'd like to remind everyone that verbal commitments mean nothing until a letter of intent is signed. Players & Programs flip their verbal commitments all the time throughout this process. It's a very interesting time in American Youth Women's Soccer, as players seem to be more eager to commit to schools than in past years. Many without even going on a visit to the school. Is this good thing for the programs and the players? Only time will tell.</p>
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<p>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 verbal commitments. Please keep in mind if you are reading this and you didn't get the grade you wanted. Please keep in mind, if you have committed to play at a Division 1, 2 or 3 soccer program you are a great soccer player. Only 7% of high schooler do what you have the opportunity to do. These grades are based on overall fit, style of play/positional need of that particular program, and if I think the commitment will last 4-5 years. </p>
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<p>I also encourage players to make their highlight reel easy to access for scouts to evaluate on your social media profiles.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Baylor in 2027 Riley is a Maryland United standout headed to a big time BIG 12 program. Baylor has done a great job this season and are currently on a 4 game winning streak and remaining undefeated thus far at 4-0-2. I think Riley will have to sit in her first year or two and then be ready to contribute in years 3-5. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Czick is headed to Villanova in 2027. The World Class midfielder will be joining a very solid program who sits at 4-3-0 so far this season. Decent fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Missouri Southern next year Spoonmore joins a struggling program who only won 2 games in 2024. They have tied their win total from last season currently sitting at 2-1 so things seem to be looking up. Hopefully the highly ranked Kansas defender can help change the fortunes of this program around when she arrives. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: C+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to the Kansas City Kangaroos in 2027 Miller is a tall solid defender who has been a staple at center back for Lou Fusz. Definitely needs to improve her mobility and footwork to be a success at the division 1 level but looks to be a solid fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to the Kansas University in 2027 her pedigree speaks for itself. She's been in youth national team set-up and is a very accomplished club player with Sting. I think her game translates in the BIG12 very well and this seems to be an excellent fit built to last. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Very underrated player from New York who is headed to Monmouth in 2027. Cottrell is fantastic dribbler, incredibly shifty and can create chances for herself/teammates. She will need to get stronger and embrace contact a little more to truly excel at the next level. But overall great fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Olwig has chosen Drake as her future home. She is a Lou Fusz standout who is a Girls Academy National Champion. She has really sharp feet when on the ball and a good burst of speed to separate from her opposition. The Bulldogs have had a solid season so far sitting at 3-3-2. I think this is a solid fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Big time player and another huge win for the Kansas Jayhawks. Tarkka has NWSL talent. She is dominant in the air and extremely fast which is a deadly combination at the 9 position. Mix in the fact she's an excellent finisher if she gets service she will score goals. I think she will be freshmen of they year in this conference and will be competing for player of the year in the BIG 12 towards her junior and senior seasons. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Solid goalkeeper headed to Seton Hall in 2027. I think she will be a great back up early in her career and be ready to start in years 3-5. She makes the saves she is supposed to make and she limits errors. Solid fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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I have to give a big shout out to @ImYouthSoccer Instagram page for keeping up with these names flying off the board. Incredible work.
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HEIGHT
5'4"
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D
CLASS
2027
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Texas
School:
Richardson
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5'10"
POS
F/M
CLASS
2027
State:
Colorado
School:
Rock Canyon
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