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2008 Girls ECNL Mid-Atlantic – Players Who Shined

2008 Girls ECNL Mid-Atlantic – Players Who Shined
Drew Damico
Drew Damico
January 31, 2023 @ 08:25 AM
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Halle Thomas
Halle Thomas F | 2027
VA
Anna Larbalestier
Anna Larbalestier D | 2026
VA
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Ally Griswold

Ally Griswold

POS D
CLASS 2026

Ally Griswold

School: The Potomac School
Club: Arlington Soccer
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Ava Rassool

Ava Rassool

POS F
CLASS 2027

Ava Rassool

School: Cox High School
Club: Beach FC
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Anna Larbalestier Anna Larbalestier Anna Larbalestier D VA

POS D
CLASS 2026

Anna Larbalestier Anna Larbalestier Anna Larbalestier D VA

School: Yorktown High School
Club: Arlington Soccer
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Alexis Rayford

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POS F
CLASS 2027

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Club: Arlington Soccer
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Halle Thomas Halle Thomas F State #293 Nation VA

POS M
CLASS 2027

Halle Thomas Halle Thomas F State #293 Nation VA

School: George Washington Middle School
Club: Arlington Soccer
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