Girls Academy Champions Cup 2009 Best XI

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Girls Academy Champions Cup wrapped up this week from Florida. [program_tooltip program_id='279107' first='Tophat' last='GA'] Gold repeated as champions in the 2009 age group. Check out a recap of the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/03/the-peach-state-delivers-a-double-hatters-win-champions-cup/" type="post" id="352114">championship game here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is the Prep Soccer Best XI from the 2009 age group at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210641"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b447ee0cb49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore was outstanding during the event for HTX. She had a terrific performance against SC del Sol. Despite her team coming up just short, she made countless saves in that game to keep it scoreless for as long as possible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past as well as Girls Academy ID Talent. She looks like she should be put on a high level based on her recent play. She's pushed her game to another level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["167658"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010dcec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Toussant was as brilliant as ever during this event. Her assist to Sarah Aucoin against Spokane was one of the best passes of the event in any age group. The center back can do it all defensively and she can change the outlook of the game in an instant with her passing ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155528"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010dd3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The leader of the Indy Premier squad had plenty of standout moments for her squad. She was <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/03/girls-academy-champions-cup-2009-thursday-standouts/">highlighted for her play early </a>on at the event and only continued to get better. Vann's ability to shut down the opposition with her defensive instincts makes her one of the best in the nation in her position. She has a way of baiting the forward into taking the exact touch she wants to then put the tackle and stop the attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vann was a key player in the distribution for her side too. She is often used to start the attack with her passing ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["150788"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010dd8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Tophat center back was one of the many on the squad who was key to the victory in Florida. Scott's passing stood out. She created chances with her passing - she pinged balls over the top with perfect accuracy and weight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott's defensive quality shutdown the opposition and helped lead Tophat to the championship. [player_tooltip player_id='142883' first='Paxton' last='Battaglia'] was also outstanding for Tophat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["233224"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010de01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zimberoff saved a clear goal-scoring opportunity for Galaxy in the 1-0 win over Michigan Jaguars. She was also excellent at outside back against Florida United. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zimberoff made an impact on both sides of the ball with the Galaxy squad as they advanced to the semifinal of the event. Keira McMahon was also outstanding for Galaxy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111731"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010de50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Killinger was one of the new discoveries of the event. She was outstanding in the Indy Premier midfield. There weren't many midfielders who were more impactful for their team than Killinger. She popped up in every game and had decisive plays in key moments. She has the soccer smarts to be a star at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284809"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010de9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">St. James finished the event with five goals from the four games. She had a hat trick in the opener and then added two more in the win over Galaxy. St. James has that rare ability to shift into another gear in key moments. She springs to loose balls and skates past her defenders with her change of pace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's get a strong right foot and seems to have the ability to score from anywhere inside 40 yards. She was in fine goal-scoring form during this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["289676"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010dee6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed certainly left an impression at this event. The Utah Celtic forward was a thrown in the side of every defense that she went against. She knew how to hold off defenders and scored at will against the top defenders in the Girls Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["150733"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010df2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kersh was the star in the Championship game with three goals, which were her only goals from the event. The attacker helped in the attack with assist and key passes. She showed that talent, which makes her one of the best in the nation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='111690' first='Chloe' last='Layfield'] and [player_tooltip player_id='111890' first='Emory' last='Pitts'] were also standouts in the Tophat attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288065"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010df7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoffman led the way for St. Louis with four goals from the event. She also had the assist on the game-winner against Utah Celtic from the last game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman's electric pace, strength on the ball, and close control made her a top striker from the GA. She also showed great vision with her passing. The Missouri State commit showed a lot of promise and should be one to watch for the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Addison Cox","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Spokane Sounders Shadow 09 GA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b46d010e02c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cox scored a goal in each of the last two games in Florida for Spokane. She was a bit unlucky not to have more goals to her credit. She was denied by the woodwork in one game. She also had a picture perfect cross with her left that was nearly a goal but the ball took a weird bounce off the ground after the header and went wide. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cox is strong and skillful. She has game-breaking qualities in the final third. She's a center forward who might be among the top uncommitted talents out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->