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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, how the program is doing this season and if I believe 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 the Manhattan Jaspers the NC Courage defender is headed north. Menas is a versatile defender whom will most likely be competing for the starting 11 as soon she arrives on campus. The Jaspers are struggling so far this season at 1-3-4. They've been leaking goals as of late so there is definitely help needed defensively. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed across the country for her next home as Jacobson has chosen College of Charleston as her future home. Beach FC produces another division 1 talent the club is a factory of talent. The Cougars have had a solid season thus far beating the teams they are supposed to beat and losing as the underdogs. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Fairfield is flying this season at 6-1-0 and you have to trust that this program can find a diamond in the rough. Boeing is headed east from Chicago so the winters will be pretty similar. Seems like a good fit. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">UAB with a great pick up to add to their 2027 recruiting class. Schroder is headed to the AAC where I think she can make a big impact as soon as she arrives. I think she is a candidate to transfer up in a couple of seasons. UAB's season is going about as it should be and will need to improve to be a tournament candidate. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Seattle University just got themselves some serious speed in 2027. Gwynn is an exceptional athlete and I think she will instantly become this team's fastest player when she arrives. She willl definitely need some refinement technically and become more composed in front of goal. However the potential is evident and I think this is a great match. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Top players go to top programs and that's exactly what happened here. The former ECNL Player of the Year has chosen the #6 team in the country the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as her future 2027 home. A lot can change from now and then obviously but as of right now seems like an amazing fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">James is from Challenge ECNL and headed to East Texas A&M in 2027. This program has struggled to compete this season against bigger program opponents with some lopsided losses but have done well against programs with similar resources. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: C+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Remaining in state and headed to one of the best Division 2 teams in the country Zbranek will have the ability to compete for a national championship in 2026. It's always harder to transfer from a Division 2 program to a Division 1 program but I think Zbranek can achieve just that. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The Gonzaga Bulldogs get one of the best Goalkeepers in their home state to commit with Natalie Gram verbally committing for 2027. Gram is an excellent pick up indeed for the Zags who have struggled this season currently sit at 2-5. This is a much needed boost for the program and I think it is a fantastic fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A- </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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