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<p>A lot of big names have come off the board recently. It's been really difficult to keep up with all of this! A lot of film is watched. I do my absolute best.</p>
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<p>I have to give a big shout out to @ImYouthSoccer Instagram page for keeping up with these names flying off the board. Incredible work.</p>
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<p>It is all happening so fast this year. 2026 & 2027's are making their verbal commitments to different schools. I'd like to remind everyone that verbal commitments mean nothing until a letter of intent is signed. Players & Programs flip their verbal commitments all the time throughout this process. </p>
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<p>It's a very interesting time in American Youth Women's Soccer, as players seem to be more eager to commit to schools than in past years. Many without even going on a visit to the school. Is this a good thing for the programs and the players? Only time will tell.</p>
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<p>It's a fascinating system where kids can commit their futures to a program a whole 2 years before they step on campus. I will be giving out grades to recent commitments. Please keep in mind if you are reading this and you didn't get the grade you wanted. If you have committed to play at a Division 1, 2 or 3 soccer program you are a great soccer player. Only 7% of high schoolers do what you have the opportunity to do. These grades are based on overall fit, style of play/positional need of that particular program, how the program is doing this season and if I believe the commitment will last 4-5 years.</p>
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<p>I also encourage players to make their highlight reel easy to access for scouts to evaluate as possible on your social media profiles. If you have committed and have not received a grade and want one. Please reach out via email <a href="mailto:nikolai@evolvesportsgroup.com">nikolai@evolvesportsgroup.com</a></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed down the street to The University of San Diego in 2027. Powel is a physical specimen who is tall, long and athletic which is favorable for a goalkeeper. The San Diego Soccer Club talent will need to improve technically to thrive in the WCC but she has all the tools to be a big success at the next level. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The New Jersey native has committed her future to St Joes in 2027. She is a top 25 New Jersey Midfielder and has been at Gotham Talent ID centers. The Hawks have struggled a bit this season at 3-7-1 although remain very competitive only losing once by more then 1 goal. Tinges has all the pedigree on paper to be a success in the A10. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">On her way to Robert Morris University in 2027. The Liverpool ECNL talent out of Michigan is a 1st team all state selection as a sophomore which is quite impressive. The Colonials are 3-5-2 and winless away from home this season. Couldn't find much film on her but her resume suggests she has big upside. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Greisen is headed to Northwestern in 2027 and a pick up for the Wildcats. Greisen might be the most undervalued player in the entire country in this class. She has an amazing motor and a really strong technical base that is built to last at the division 1 level and beyond. I could see her having an instant impact and be an all-freshmen BIG10 selection. Fantastic fit. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: A+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The Virginia Military Institute have just got the commitment of a very promising goalkeeper from California. Corcoran has very reliable hands and a monster drop kick that consistently reaches the other side of the center circle. She will need to work on her explosion to really thrive at the Division 1 level. VMI's current record suggests that the Goalkeeper will be seeing a lot of action as they are 1-10-1 this season thus far. I think more established programs may be interested in her services down the road. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: C+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The top 20 talent out of Ohio is staying in state to continue her playing career choosing Ohio University as her future home. Surprising to see such a highly ranked 2026 still on the board but it seems like the Bobcats have scored a big one here. Her CV suggests real promise and could lead to some significant minutes during her freshmen year. Only time will tell as the program have a 3-5-4 record so far this season and will need to string some wins together down the stretch to qualify for the postseason. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to the University of Nebraska Kearney Steen has all the tools to dominate at the Division 2 level. She is an excellent driver into space with the ball and is not scared to shoot from distance. She is on the smaller side which is probably why she isn't headed to a division 1 program but don't be surprised if you see her transfer up in the coming years. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B+ </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Division 2 program Western Colorado in 2026. Blick is definitely on the shorter side of most collegiate goalkeepers but she is extremely athletic and a great shot stopper. If she can improve her distribution before she arrives she has a chance to start day 1. The Mountaineers have had a season to forget at 0-8-1 this season but as a keeper Blick will be seeing a lot of action which will be great for her development. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Headed to Ball State in 2027. Williams is a St Louis Development Academy player who is headed to a program that is .500 so far this season. She is a relative unknown as I couldn't find much of a resume or any film on her. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: C </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Another Goalkeeper off the board as Taylor is staying in state headed to The University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 2027. She is tall and long which is half the battle as a division 1 goalkeeper and encouraging. The Mocs have had a great season thus far at 7-3-2 including a narrow loss to SEC powerhouse Alabama. They have everything to play for moving forward this season and might be a sleeper pick to make some noise if they do in fact make the NCAA Tournament. Wasn't able to find much film or accolades for Taylor so difficult to gauge her talent level. </p>
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<p>Scout Grade: B- </p>
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A lot of big names have come off the board recently. It's been really difficult to keep up with all of this! A lot of film is watched. I do my absolute best.
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