Texas Forwards to Track at ECNL Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL Girls League hosts its first big national event in the 2026-2027 season this month, reuniting teams in the U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups in Phoenix, Arizona, from November 13-15.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three-day tournament held at Reach 11 Sports Complex will feature as many as 204 teams from all over the country in a highly competitive environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Texas will be represented by 27 teams, representing eight different clubs - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/albion-hurricanes-fc-2/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283243' first='Albion' last='Hurricanes FC']</strong></a> , <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/challenge-sc/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283282' first='Challenge' last='SC']</strong></a> , <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/dallas-texans-2/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans']</strong></a> , <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/fc-dallas-2/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']</strong></a> , <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/fc-westlake/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']</strong></a> , <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/[program_tooltip program_id=&apos;278668&apos; first=&apos;Lonestar&apos; last=&apos;&apos;]/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='278668' first='Lonestar' last='']</strong></a> ' last='SC'], Solar SC and <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/sting-dallas/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283499' first='Sting' last='Dallas']</strong></a> - across the three age groups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking the week to feature some of the best players of the Lone Star State who will be in action in Arizona soon, and this time we get to the forwards:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["363834"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd493bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bunting will be with [program_tooltip program_id='283243' first='Albion' last='Hurricanes FC'] U16 in their matches against Real Colorado Athletico, Mustang SC and MVLA in Arizona. A dynamic attacking player, she'll be one of the team's main offensive weapons in the event and will be involved in most of what they do in the attacking half. Bunting makes the most of her pace and quality on the ball to make plays on the wings, but also thrives when used more centrally, showing composure and vision to help create chances. Her ability to make good decisions under pressure adds a lot to her game, and she also benefits from her excellent positioning in the final third to get into good spots to finish chances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":350461,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/02/2J4A0121_f2f4a5.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-350461" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227258"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd493f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Babajanov and her [program_tooltip program_id='283282' first='Challenge' last='SC'] U17 team will face Beach Futbol Club, Rockford Raptors FC and LA Breakers in the event. An Israeli youth international, she's the focal point of their offense, contributing in many different ways to their offensive efforts. Babajanov can be used as a striker, enduring physical duels extremely well and making incredibly well-timed runs behind the backline, but also thrives when she operates a little bit deeper, using her passing vision to set teammates up. She's strong in the air and even more accurate and efficient with her skilled left foot, being capable of scoring beautiful goals from well outside the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCBBJ14Jw9k","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCBBJ14Jw9k </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377283"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd4941d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Court is part of the [program_tooltip program_id='283397' first='Lonestar' last='SC'] ATX Red U17 team that has Concorde Fire Platinum, Bay Area Surf and Richmond United on its schedule in Phoenix. A technical and dynamic player, she joined the team this season and has added to their options out wide, being also capable of featuring as an outside back. A lefty, Court plays primarily on the left side and is very good at using her pace and dribbling to beat defenders out wide. She also hits the ball extremely well and is very accurate with her shots, crosses and set-piece deliveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gFCGdPwscY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gFCGdPwscY </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280257"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd4943e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dietz and her [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U17 team have matches scheduled against Legends FC - Del Mar, Michigan Hawks Magic and Indy Eleven this week. A US youth international, she's one of the most talented attacking players in the country and makes a remarkable impact up top with her well-rounded and balanced game. Dietz has a great understanding of how to explore the space in the final third and is clinical with her movement off the ball, consistently getting into good spots. She's also lethal in front of the goal, showing impressive composure to convert chances inside the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EDietz59338/status/2028377770418487546?a=QG0jxw-hPbjkj-osdAku0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EDietz59338/status/2028377770418487546?a=QG0jxw-hPbjkj-osdAku0026amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385150"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd4945e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steinhilber features for the [program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans'] U19 side that will be challenged by Pleasanton Rage, Legends FC - Del Mar and Sporting California USA while in Arizona. She has the traits of an attacking midfielder, but also plays on the wings, primarily on the left, and is excellent at creating chances. Steinhilber is very creative and aggressive with her dribbling when facing opponents 1v1, but also engages in combination plays to make things happen in the final third. She shoots very well from outside the box and is a threat when she brings the ball inside from the left to her preferred right foot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21215417/6a31f0afe0389e3b30800251","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aea47cd49487"} /-->