Elle McMurrey, | Prep Soccer

Elle McMurrey

Midfielder

2027 Class

5'7" Height

Westview School

San Diego Surf 2009 ECNL Club

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JR Eskilson

Prep Soccer Lead Scout

McMurrey was the Player of the Playoffs, for me. She was outstanding in the Surf midfield. The quality on the ball was fantastic – quick decisions, great first touch, and playing with her head up.

It was how she played in those few moments without the ball that really stood out. She was quick in the press, and disruptive of the opposition. She won aerial duels on set pieces and cleared danger from the Surf goal.

The Surf dominance on the home fields makes them the favorites in this age group heading to Richmond – and it’s going to take a special effort to knock them off when they are playing at this high level. Much of that is the credit to the whole roster, but McMurrey certainly deserves the spotlight after her performances recently.

Brooke Volpp, Addison Dean Addison Dean D Cathedral Catholic | 2026 #175 Nation CA , Lolly Mirhashemi Lolly Mirhashemi 5'6" | D/M La Jolla Country Day School | 2027 State #37 Nation CA , Citlalli Reyes Citlalli Reyes M State #5 Nation CA , Ixchel Uscanga, and Felicity Nguyen Felicity Nguyen 5'4" | F Santa Margarita Catholic | 2027 State #14 Nation CA were also considered for the Best XI from Surf.

11 months ago

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JR Eskilson

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Elle McMurrey Elle McMurrey 5'7" | M Westview | 2027 State #76 Nation CA is a center back on the San Diego Surf 09 ECNL team. She was part of the US Club Soccer id2 International Team that went to England last year. The Surf style of play asks for the center back to be confident on the ball and make good decisions in possession. McMurrey fits the bill on both of those counts. Surf’s success has instilled some fear in the opposition as very few teams will try to press them because McMurrey and the rest of the squad will pick them apart with their passing. Her skill on the ball is very similar to a center midfielder and she will step up a level when the opportunity presents itself. She also gets playing time at defensive midfield as well. I think she projects as a top level center back in the future, but she has high level potential in either role.