Nine Girls Academy Players Ready for Bigger Challenges in 2026

The Girls Academy talent in Texas is rich with plenty of players making a mark on US Soccer National Teams as well as international teams for other nations. Below is a scouting report on nine players from Girls Academy clubs in Texas who look ready for a bigger challenge in 2026.    Echo is a defensive midfielder on the Rise SC 2012 GA team. She is one of the captains of the team. She's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Echo is a commander of the pitch. She will do anything her team needs in order to win. She is fierce in the tackle. She's strong on the ball and uses her body well. She is eager to challenge for a 50/50 ball in the center of the field. She is quick to make decisions and plays with her head up. She is a big time talent and has endless potential.     Zaccardo is a midfielder on the HTX 2011 GA team. She is a defensive midfielder or box-to-box midfielder. She is a star in her role. She has a knack for manipulating the opposition without even touching the ball. She does well in using body feints and keeping the ball within reach as it rolls across her body to open her hips to more of the field. She provides many key passes with how she is able to open the field at a whim and split the defense. She is clearly capable of dominating the Girls Academy game at any moment and looks poised for bigger challenges in 2026.     De Paz is a wingback on the Rise SC 09 GA team. She can play on the right or left side of the formation. She is an exciting attacking talent who would fit in well as a winger. She was outstanding at the end of the club campaign in 2025 as it seemed like she was banging home goals in every game. De Paz offers high upside as a wingback considering her two-way play and elite finishing qualities.     Winn is a center back on the HTX 2011 GA team. She plays left center back for her club team. She's right footed. She's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Winn's best attributes are her competitiveness and strength. She's a tall, lean center back, but she gets into tackles and imposes her physicality immediately on the opposition. Winn is calm on the ball and shows excellent traits to suggest she will be a weapon in the build-up as a center back at the next level. She's been outstanding this season in the Girls Academy and had some stellar performances at the Champions Cup.     Restivo is a midfielder on the BVB 2012 GA team. She is a young 2012, and part of the 2031 class. She was recently part of the US Soccer Talent ID event in Texas. She's a right-footed baller. She's got quick feet, excellent ball control, and high-level understanding of the game. Restivo is a midfielder who is constantly scanning her shoulders before receiving the ball. She does well with her movement off the ball too. She's adjusting and finding new angles to support her teammates. She's been exceptional for BVB over the last two seasons.     Ngumbu is a striker on the Rise SC 2012 GA team. She was recently part of the US Soccer Talent ID event in Texas. Ngumbu offers game-breaking speed for the No. 9 position. She's a key part of the prolific Rise attack. She's scored goals by the boatload this season. The speed is certainly the remarkable trait and something that will get her on the radar for a ton of scouts, but her composure in front of goal is what really sets her apart. She's got that finisher mentality and has shown those key traits even against older competition this season.     Bennett is a midfielder on the BVB 2012 GA team. She is a multisport athlete as she also plays volleyball. Bennett is a tall midfielder who can impact the game in variety of ways. She is a target on set pieces with her height and ability in aerial duels. She is also good as a playmaker. She has good ball striking technique and can ping a ball with accuracy at long range. She's shown that she can compete against older competition and should be key piece of the BVB side for a long time.     DeVaux is the goalkeeper on the HTX 2011 GA team. She is also part of the US Soccer Youth National Team. She's a tall shot-stopper with excellent hands and great footwork. She is an exceptional passer for the position. While watching game film from the recent event in December, it was easy to remark about the quality DeVaux brings to the position as a passer. She pinged a ball with accuracy over 60 yards that created a chance for her team. She has every tool in her kit to the top goalkeeper in the country in her class.     Cathey is the goalkeeper on the Rise SC 2010 GA team. She is also the captain of the Jamaica U17 Women's Youth National Team. She's a lover of the game and always looking for more opportunities. The training in goal has paid off and she continues to elevate her game with each season. She's been great this season with a couple of mesmerizing saves thanks to her strong hands and the ability to snag the ball in traffic. She's also shown a fearless attitude to get to the ball even in a crowded box. Cathey has been a bright spot for her club and the international experience recently has increased her profile among scouts.

The Girls Academy talent in Texas is rich with plenty of players making a mark on US Soccer National Teams as well as international teams for other nations. Below is a scouting report on nine players from Girls Academy clubs in Texas who look ready for a bigger challenge in 2026.