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<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>
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<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>
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<p>The state of Texas will be represented by 27 teams, representing eight different clubs - [program_tooltip program_id='283243' first='Albion' last='Hurricanes FC'], [program_tooltip program_id='283282' first='Challenge' last='SC'], [program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans'], [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'], [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'], [program_tooltip program_id='283397' first='[program_tooltip program_id='278668' first='Lonestar' last='']' last='SC'], Solar SC and [program_tooltip program_id='283499' first='Sting' last='Dallas'] - across the three age groups.</p>
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<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 today we look into the outside backs:</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bartlett is with the [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] U16 team that will play against Phoenix Rising FC, Legends FC and Beach Futbol Club in the event. A Filipino youth international, she can play anywhere across the backline and as a defensive midfielder, but is most commonly used at tight back for them. Bartlett's solid all-around game and positional versatility give her team a lot of tactical freedom as she can play different roles at a high level. She's very consistent and productive, standing out for her impeccable timing when tackling opponents and her quality and calm on the ball, which allow her to provide great support to the team's buildup and to make an impact when stepping into the attacking half.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">King will be featured for the [program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans'] U16 team that's scheduled to battle Marin FC, Santa Rosa United and Pleasanton Rage in Arizona. A left back, she's used to playing at a higher level, consistently featuring for the Texans U19 squad and having some experience in professional teams, and will be a significant addition to her side. Very technical and intelligent on the ball, King is a threat out wide, demonstrating great confidence to beat defenders and comfort to operate in tight spaces. Also capable of playing in central defense, she's strong defensively, too, making the most of her positioning to stop plays and showing impressive firmness when engaging in duels and tackling opponents.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cotten is part of the Sting Black U19 side that has matches against Legends FC - Del Mar, Pateadores and Santa Rosa United in the event. She's a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the backline and makes an impact with her quickness and quality on the ball. Cotten. is very hard to beat 1v1 either centrally or out wide, and does a great job of quickly turning defense into offense by playing direct forward passes right after winning possession. Her vision and ability to deliver accurate passes in the attacking half make her an interesting offensive weapon when she steps forward.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tatum and her Solar SC U19 team will face SLSG Navy, Richmond United and Beach Futbol Club on their trip to Arizona. Primarily a right back, she's also capable of playing in midfield and is one of the pillars of the team with her consistent two-way game. Harig is a lockdown defender who has excellent instincts, thrives by reading and anticipating plays and works hard to keep opponents away from the box. She also brings a lot to the table offensively, consistently overlapping on the right and using her quality to make plays in the final third.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Byrd is now with [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U19 and will play for them against MVLA, Legends FC and Sporting Blue Valley. Capable of playing in both outside back spots, she's very quick and dynamic, and delivers a great deal of intensity out wide for the team. Byrd's quick feet help her a lot when facing wingers out wide, as she can keep up with them in space and catch them off-guard with strong moves for the ball. She has a tendency to consistently push forward and support the offense and does a great job of staying wide and being an option for her teammates.</p>
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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.
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.
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 today we look into the outside backs:
Bartlett is with the FC Westlake
U16 team that will play against Phoenix Rising FC, Legends FC and Beach Futbol Club in the event. A Filipino youth international, she can play anywhere across the backline and as a defensive midfielder, but is most commonly used at tight back for them. Bartlett's solid all-around game and positional versatility give her team a lot of tactical freedom as she can play different roles at a high level. She's very consistent and productive, standing out for her impeccable timing when tackling opponents and her quality and calm on the ball, which allow her to provide great support to the team's buildup and to make an impact when stepping into the attacking half.
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King will be featured for the Dallas Texans
U16 team that's scheduled to battle Marin FC, Santa Rosa United and Pleasanton Rage in Arizona. A left back, she's used to playing at a higher level, consistently featuring for the Texans U19 squad and having some experience in professional teams, and will be a significant addition to her side. Very technical and intelligent on the ball, King is a threat out wide, demonstrating great confidence to beat defenders and comfort to operate in tight spaces. Also capable of playing in central defense, she's strong defensively, too, making the most of her positioning to stop plays and showing impressive firmness when engaging in duels and tackling opponents.
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Cotten is part of the Sting Black U19 side that has matches against Legends FC - Del Mar, Pateadores and Santa Rosa United in the event. She's a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the backline and makes an…
Tatum and her Solar SC U19 team will face SLSG Navy, Richmond United and Beach Futbol Club on their trip to Arizona. Primarily a right back, she's also capable of playing in midfield and is one of the pillars of the team with her consistent two-way game. Harig is a lockdown defender who has excellent instincts, thrives by reading and anticipating plays and works hard to keep opponents away from the box. She also brings a lot to the table offensively, consistently overlapping on the right and using her quality to make plays in the final third.
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Byrd is now with Texas Outside Backs to See at ECNL Phoenix U19 and will play for them against MVLA, Legends FC and Sporting Blue Valley. Capable of playing in both outside back spots, she's very quick and dynamic, and delivers a great deal…
