Best XI – ECNL National Finals – Champions League: Goalkeepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the finale of the BEST XI series highlighting the amazing performances during the 2026 ECNL National Finals Championship matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a reminder: We have broken up this series into three parts focusing on each position group. Forwards, Midfielders and Defenders &amp; Goalkeeper. Using a traditional, balanced formation (4-4-2), each player profiled will fit into that formation model which will make up Prep Soccer's Best XI for the 2026 ECNL National Finals Championship matches for the Champions League tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is the Goalkeeper that completes our<strong> BEST XI</strong> as well some Honorable Mentions that we could NOT leave off:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goalkeeper of the Best XI:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112587"],"_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-6a5efd419d078"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lola was an unstoppable force during the ECNL National Playoffs and Finals but specifically in the title match. She made some big-time saves in pivotal moments to hold Matchfit SURF ECNL G08/09 to a shutout. The same team who had scored 9 goals in the previous 4 matches. Ta's top hand tip over save in the second half of the match was heart breaking for her opponents, but it was the boost her [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] Youth ECNL G08/09 team needed to get the victory. Lola was fantastic with her feet while playing out of the back and also ultra-aggressive in the box. She had all the tools working and was a major part of the ECNL National Championship win. The Best XI of the finals wouldn't be the same without Lola in goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention Goalkeepers:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279014"],"_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-6a5efd419d0fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top GK's at the 2026 ECNL Nationals couldn't be left off the Best XI list. Her match versus Michigan Hawks ECNL G10 continued to show why she has won ECNL All-Conference and All-American honors in previous years. She manages the game extremely well with great voice and athletic saves. Molly shows great command presence in the box and distributes accurately at all levels of the pitch. Gaffney's solid play in the Championship match allowed her squad to rack up 3 goals and take home the coveted ECNL trophy to Colorado. Molly will be taking her talents up here to the PNW in 2028 to play for the University of Washington Huskies. She will be a great addition to an elite GK room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295850"],"_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-6a5efd419d158"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn displayed flashes of greatness in her ECNL Championship match that just couldn't be ignored. She made multiple difficult saves that required not only athletic ability, but also a keen awareness of her positioning and shot angles. Concorde Fire Platinum ECNL G11 was a formidable opponent but, Cortez posted a clean sheet in the most important match of the tournament. The push and extension she produces with her height is impressive. Keep Brooklyn on your radar, she may be developing into one of the next big GK's to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/prepsoccerpnw" id="https://instagram.com/prepsoccerpnw">@prepsoccerpnw</a> or on X: <a href="https://x.com/coldbrew25">@coldbrew25</a> for the latest rankings, news and articles about your favorite PNW High Schools, Club Teams and Athletes! DM's are always open for suggestions on which matches, athletes and teams I should watch and follow! Have a great High School season and as always, Keep Grinding!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->