Why Scouts Keep Circling Virginia: Six Names Defining 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia is one of the states with among the most representation at the recent Women's College Cup. The state of the game is alive and well in the Commonwealth. And the continuing success of the youth club teams on the national level suggest those player pipelines will continue to thrive in 2026 and well beyond. Below is a scouting report on six players who should be on the radar for scouts in 2026 from Virginia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339224"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476cf5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cummins is one of those talents who seems to raise her game in the biggest moment. She is a team captain and her impact in the role is obvious as teammates always seem to find her when her squad needs a goal. Cummins was an ECNL First Team All-Conference player last season. She's also taken part in US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She is a delightful attacking talent who is fully capable of putting even the best defenders on the ground with her whirlwind dribbling and quick change of direction with close control. Cummins thrives with the ball on her feet, but she's not a one-dimensional player. She's good at making off the ball runs and finding the small pockets of space to finish chances. She's a difference-maker at the ECNL level and her recent play suggest she is poised for an even bigger role at the top levels of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342148"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476cfc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pryor is a winger on the Arlington 2011 ECNL team. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Pryor can feature anywhere in the attack. She is equally good with her left or right foot. She has the size to hold off defenders and the skill to keep close control of the ball while playing with her back to the goal. Pryor seems to just be scratching the surface of her potential. As an attacking talent with glistering pace and quality to finish on either foot, she is going to be unstoppable in the attack in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341041"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476d012"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamarck is a midfielder on the Fairfax VA Union 2011 ECNL team. She is the boss of the center of the pitch. She is an imposing player who will dictate the game with her defensive instincts and tough tackling. She is also capable of breaking the game open with her ball striking and passing. Kamarck has the tools to be a top player in the class in Virginia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["223022"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476d05b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turk is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283260' first='Beach' last='FC (VA)'] 09 ECNL team. She is a highly decorated high school player with First Team All-Conference honors. She has good hands, quick reactions, and a excellent technique on diving saves. Turk has been a standout in ECNL play as well. She has been tested in the challenging Mid-Atlantic Conference and rose to the occasion to keep her squad in the game. She gets side-to-side well and has strong hands to punch away chances. Turk has been a bright spot in the ECNL this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Juliana Stewart","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283514' first='VDA' last=''] 2012 ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476d0ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stewart is a versatile player on the [program_tooltip program_id='283514' first='VDA' last=''] 2012 ECNL team. She can play anywhere in the back line and also fills in at defensive midfield. Stewart is an exceptional left back. Calm and clever on the ball, fierce and unforgiving defensively, she has the characteristics of a two-way player who will make an immediate impart at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brylee Hamilton ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283514' first='VDA' last=''] 2012 ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695845476d18e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamilton is a center back and team captain for the [program_tooltip program_id='283514' first='VDA' last=''] 2012 ECNL team. She has been invited to US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She is a right footed player who can do a bit of everything. She is a fluid runner who covers ground with ease. She shuts down the opposition with her positioning and ability to cut out passing lanes in a blink of an eye. She's confident on the ball and wants the ball at her feet. Hamilton has all the tools and the right coaching to be a top center back in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->