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Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer

Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
Roshelle Gobin
Roshelle Gobin June 6, 2026 @ 09:04 PM
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Avery Walbruch
Avery Walbruch M | 2029
UT
Zoe Thompson
Zoe Thompson M | 2030
CA
Lauren King
Lauren King 5'7" | D | 2029
TX
Samantha Mac Niven
Samantha Mac Niven F | 2027
CA
Julia Amireh
Julia Amireh 5'3" | M/F | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The USL W has contiuously provided a pathway for players looking to play pro or a great competitive opportunity for college players to continue to play throughout the summer. Recently, a trend as of late is that many young talent have also made their mark in the USL W. Young talent can be introduced to pace, athleticism and level of play that they expect in the future. Here are pre-college players that are on the trajectory to being well known names in soccer and the USL W is just another step. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110426"],"_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-6a0909764780c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing for the U17 Canadian national team. Amireh will take that into her third year of playing USL W with Courage. Already netting some goals this summer, she looks comfortable in this environment and continues to shown a consistency of reliable consistency in finding goal for any team she represents. Overall, her development points towards a player ready to take on bigger roles as she continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJGuhYJVZw/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJGuhYJVZw/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280236"],"_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-6a09097647851"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing for Tudela FC LA in‑season, the Santa Clara Blue Heat midfielder is an up‑and‑coming talent. The youngest Thompson sibling has already had some exposure with the USYNT, and that experience shows in her confidence and decision‑making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Right now, she is on a good pathway in her development toward becoming a National Team name. Her ability to impact games at a young age, paired with her composure in midfield. Continuing to push her in the right direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111138"],"_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-6a217e837a283"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Already proving her value Mac Niven is on the score sheet early this season. Playing for Davis Legacy in season, the forward is know gearing up for Division 1 soccer at TCU. There's no better preparation than a USL W season under her belt with California Storm. Her production, timing, and confidence in the final third show a player ready for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJoA86gdE7/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJoA86gdE7/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152350"],"_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-6a24cc928a13a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making history last summer as the youngest player in the USL W King will look to play another unforgettable season. At only 13, she is playing comfort and confidence, showing a high upward trend toward going pro. Playing with Flatiron FC this season, there is already clear indication to the talent King provides. Part of the staring 11 she continues to prove she can influence games at a young age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["338108"],"_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-6a24cc928a191"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The U16 USYNT midfielder will look to sharpen her skills and her overall consistency this season with Utah United. It will be exciting to see how her speed, competitiveness, and physicality connect with the defending USL W Champions. Walbruch is a player who is ready to adapt, quick in play. All together she adds value in a demanding environment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The USL W has contiuously provided a pathway for players looking to play pro or a great competitive opportunity for college players to continue to play throughout the summer. Recently, a trend as of late is that many young talent have also made their mark in the USL W. Young talent can be introduced to pace, athleticism and level of play that they expect in the future. Here are pre-college players that are on the trajectory to being well known names in soccer and the USL W is just another step.

TCU
Julia Amireh

Julia Amireh

NC
M/F
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS M/F
CLASS 2027
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Julia
Amireh M/F
Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Crossroads Flex
|
NC
Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
Playing for the U17 Canadian national team. Amireh will take that into her third year of playing USL...
Written by Roshelle Gobin
TCU
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Julia Amireh

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State: North Carolina
School: Crossroads Flex
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Zoe Thompson

Zoe Thompson

CA
M
POS M
CLASS 2030
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Zoe
Thompson M
Class
2030
CA
Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
Playing for Tudela FC LA in‑season, the Santa Clara Blue Heat midfielder is an up‑and‑coming talent. The youngest...
Written by Roshelle Gobin
Read more at PrepSoccer.com
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Zoe Thompson

State: California
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TCU
Samantha Mac Niven

Samantha Mac Niven

CA
F
POS F
CLASS 2027
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Samantha
Mac Niven F
Class
2027
CA
Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
Already proving her value Mac Niven is on the score sheet early this season. Playing for Davis Legacy...
Written by Roshelle Gobin
TCU
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Samantha Mac Niven

State: California
Club: Davis Legacy ECNL G09
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Lauren King

Lauren King

TX
D
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS D
CLASS 2029
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Lauren
King D
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Prosper
|
TX
Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
Making history last summer as the youngest player in the USL W King will look to play another...
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Lauren King

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State: Texas
School: Prosper
Club: Dallas Texans
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Avery Walbruch

Avery Walbruch

POS M
CLASS 2029
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Avery
Walbruch M
Class
2029
UT
Pre-College Talent in the USL W to Watch this Summer
The U16 USYNT midfielder will look to sharpen her skills and her overall consistency this season with Utah...
Written by Roshelle Gobin
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Avery Walbruch

State: Utah
Club: La Roca ECNL
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