2025-26 Orlando Pride ECNL: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the first season under the new <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/orlando-city-academy/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/program/orlando-city-academy/">Orlando Youth Soccer Network</a>, there is a community of soccer schools all under one umbrella, which in the youth pathway culminates to the ECNL programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Commitments:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='166124' first='Vivien' last='Muchuruza']</em> - A long-time member of the academy who has featured with the Girls' US Youth Soccer ODP and US Soccer Talent ID Centers. Making a name on the national radar <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/05/southeast-2027s-on-the-national-radar/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/05/southeast-2027s-on-the-national-radar/">as mentioned</a>, before continuing that momentum. That momentum continued over time, then <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/09/college-commitment-scout-grades-5/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/09/college-commitment-scout-grades-5/">an offer was committed to</a>. Reclassified from 2027 to 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='283980' first='Summer' last='Kaufman']</em> - UNCG - Featured with Lake Brantley High School and 2008 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ava McKay</em> - Stetson - Featured with <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/04/fhsaa-7a-girls-state-championship-standout-players/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/04/fhsaa-7a-girls-state-championship-standout-players/">7A Champs</a> Lake Mary High School and 08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kiera Wolfgramm</em> - Daytona State - Tonga youth international. Previously featured for Lake Highland Prep. Goalkeeper for 08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Sofia Slepushkina</em> - George Mason - Featured with Innovation High School (Orlando) and 08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Zariah Kern</em> - Daytona State - Featured with Puerto Rico U17 and 08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Clair McEniry</em> - Rollins - Featured with Bishop Moore Catholic and Orlando Pride 2007 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='21384' first='Peyton' last='O'Linn']</em> - Gardner-Webb - Featured with Lake Mary High School and 08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='112107' first='Nevaeh' last='Nguyen']</em> - McNeese State - Featured with Apopka High School and 07/08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tyler Seay</em> - UNC Charlotte - Featured with Orlando Pride 07/08 ECNL, previously with Iconz Elite, &amp; with ODP National U17 Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 Commitments:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='294863' first='Carmen' last='Trickey']</em> - Wake Forest - Defender for Orlando Pride 09 ECNL. Also featured for XL Academy (Orlando).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='112109' first='Kailey' last='Susi']</em> - North Florida - Featured for Lake Mary High School and Orlando Pride 09 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='112104' first='Myah' last='Bonnett']</em> - Florida Atlantic - Featured for Lake Mary High School and Orlando Pride 07/08 ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players To Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":356134,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mia Lee Chong","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_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":"The Bolles School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Orlando Pride ECNL 09","_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-69ec2ce81bca4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outside back threat quick to rid of danger in the way of imminent threats. With the knowhow of positional defending, there is a natural ability to play to get in front of the ball, as shown when defending set pieces. In the build-up phase, a tendency is present to make inside runs to guide forward movement. Quick to guide play where needed, through clear accuracy with lofts and direct long balls. Recently promoted to the ECNL 2009 program. Featured in January ECNL Florida Winter Showcase.</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":356136,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lara Skaf","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Freedom","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Orlando Pride ECNL 09","_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-69ec2ce81bd5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick forward with a low center of gravity. Able to make sneaky runs in behind, because of that natural skill of losing the marker and getting in behind across different positions. Quick footwork, able to play quick combos across the eighteen. Understands where to stop or follow-up based on the type of cross or through pass, remaining in control land or air alike. Recently promoted to the ECNL 2009 program.</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":"Lola Rey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Montverde Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Orlando Pride ECNL 09","_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-69f214ea8c829"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic midfielder fast in playing off the dribble. Utilizes layoffs and one-twos to beat defenders and find open space ahead. Major support option in midfield, finding the needed confidence and composure in possession that helps teammates find their foot forward. Great shooting technique to score long range goals from outside the foot. The ability to drop then come up as a focal point of transitions allows the midfield to play in a variety of ways while remaining effective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271676"],"_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-69f214ea8c8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palacios plays directly to goal, supporting in key moments across the final third. As a box-to-box midfielder capable of playing other positions, there is a theme of making the right runs. Setting oneself up for the right opportunities through strategic movements around the box. This helps ensure play develops down areas where chances are created. This late moment support is also seen through headers scored and contributions against immovable defenses, in key areas inside of the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>League Results, ECNL Girls Southeast Conference 2025-26 Standings:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2008/07 - 10th out of 16 - 19 points in 14 matches - 6W 7L 1D - 29 GF 31 GA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2009 - 10th out of 16 - 19 points in 15 matches - 6W 8L 1D - 28 GF 33 GA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->