Another talented goalkeeper from Texas, Manning will be between the posts when her team DKSC G06/05 battles Tampa Bay United, Tennessee Soccer Club and Washington Premier in Murfreesboro. She’s having an excellent year, having played at the ECNL Houston National Selection Game in February and being called up to the USYNT ID Camp in May. Manning is very strong in the air and deals very well with crosses, either catching the ball confidently or punching it away from the penalty box. She also has excellent reflexes, which benefit her in 1v1 situations and when she has to make saves with a lot of players blocking her vision.

The National Select Game usually ends up with a lot of focus on the attacking talent, but Manning made some great stops early in the second half for Team West. She was quick off her line and strong in the challenge. She had good technique on her sliding efforts. She also contributed the hockey assist on Narissa Fults Narissa Fults null | F/M Norman North (OK) | 2024 #143 Nation OK ‘ lone goal for Team West. Manning hit a great pass that Sophia Martelli flicked on for Fults. The Oklahoma Energy forward still had work to do and did well to finish off the chance. Manning was on the hook for a few goals in the second half, but there is very little she could have done on those shots. They were well placed efforts on hard shots – plus a rebound off the crossbar. It’s a tough showing on the scoreboard, but a good showing on the player highlights. She had a nice kick save on a breakaway shot in the second half. Madeline Munguia did a stellar job during her time in goal as well.