ECNL PHX Standouts: 2026 Goalkeepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHOENIX, Arizona - The goalkeepers from the 2026 class featured in the 07 and 08 age groups. Some of them split time in goal while others were given the full game to showcase their talent. The depth at this position is noteworthy at this stage considering how strong the 2025 class is at the top. The 2026s had some breakout performances from this position at the event. Check out some of the standouts below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">GOALKEEPERS </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='121248' first='Blayklyn' last='Warner'], Pacific Northwest 07 - The PacNW goalkeeper had an outstanding save early in the game against Arizona Arsenal as she reached back and tipped a high shot off the crossbar. She showed that she is good with her feet, does well on crosses, and covers her whole goal.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aubrey McLin, Davis Legacy 08 - McLin was a bright spot for the Davis side against FC Pride on Friday. She shut down a breakaway early; also showed her quality in distribution with a couple of excellent drop kicks. She did well to get a hand on the opening goal but didn't have enough to keep it out of the net.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julia Turrow, FC Pride - Turrow was excellent in goal for her side. Secure with her hands and clear with her instructions. Pride had two shutouts from their first two games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexis Thompson, Utah Royals AZ 08 - I believe Thompson got her shinguard on a shot to make the save on a close effort. It took some cat-like reflex to spray out and make that type of block. The quickness from the goalkeeper was impressive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blake Sakach, Ohio Elite SA 07 - Sakach was a standout for Ohio Elite in the game against So Cal Blues. She made a number of good saves late in the first half.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clare Nichols, OK Energy 08 - The goalkeeper did well seeing out the result against La Roca. She was confident off her line and prevented the danger with her actions. Avery Raney was also good for OK Energy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->