Class of 2026 Committed Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a new chapter in their careers looming closer, it's important to look at some of the best the class of 2026 has to offer. The following players are chosen from the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/north-carolina/rankings/girls/2026-rankings/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/north-carolina/rankings/girls/2026-rankings/">2026 girls' ranking</a>. Also, they've been chosen only if their commitment was available to see on the ranking. The class itself is full of talent, and making a list of only four was truly difficult. However, these four truly stood out in my opinion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142867"],"_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-69b8b5b58de47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison, a full senior international, will be heading to NC State this summer. Given her immense talent, there is no doubt in my mind that she'll thrive in her stint there. Her ability makes her nearly impossible to predict, which, in turn, makes her nearly impossible to defend. Versatile and driven, she can also play anywhere in any attacking position. Hopefully, she gets as much play centrally and near the box. This is where I feel she thrives the most, especially under pressure. It won't be surprising if she gets a decent amount of playing time her freshman year, either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110398"],"_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-69c4ba435a7ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kieran is an immensely talented forward headed to Xavier University. She is one of the best, if not the best, attacking talents in her region of the state. A constant threat both in and out the box, in her entire youth career, she struck fear into opposing defenders. This has translated to the international stage, as she represented the Philippine U-17 national team. Even though she's a child herself, she will absolutely become a role model for younger generations if she develops into the player she seems headed to become.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["24702"],"_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-69c4ba435a887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cali is not just one of the best defensive talents of the state, she's one of the best in the entire country. The center-back started in every match at the U-17 World Cup for the USA. A true embodiment of the modern defender, she excels under pressure. One-on-one defensive scenarios are not an issue for her at all. She'll do whatever she can to come out on top cleanly. She's also not afraid to go into duels. Her ball-playing is phenomenal, with an impressive ability to dribble past opposing players trying to press her. UNC has a real talent for the future, and hopefully, she will flourish in her time there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["24993"],"_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-69c4ba435a90e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paige is one of the most impressive wingers in the state. Now, New Hampshire will get to witness a phenomenal talent. She is one of those players who changes the course of a match however asd whenever she wants. Agile and a dribbler, she never has an issue of taking the ball to the opposing defense. Her long shots are also unbelievable. When the college season starts, she'll be present for sure. Her experience there will push her towards fulfilling her high potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->