Taylor is the number one midfielder in the Class of 2030 and ranks second overall in our Rankings. She plays for FC Dallas in the ECNL League and is frequently called up for the USYNT. Taylor is a dynamic and creative attacking player who stands out for her well-diversified skill set, which allows her to have a big role in her team’s offense in different ways. Her dribbling is very smooth and unpredictable, and she uses it extremely well to create space when under pressure and to beat defenders when she steps into the attacking half on the ball. Taylor, who’s also a very good finisher, has a lot of confidence and looks to get on the ball the entire time, moving very well to be a passing option for her teammates.

Taylor plays with confidence and sureness, never hesitating to drive into pressure. She uses her turning ability to keep defenders guessing. In addition, she uses her body well to deceive opponents. Opening up space to shoot and find the back of the net. Her ability to execute a quick half-turn and strike when defenders least expect it sets her apart in the final third. Taylor’s ability for catching the opposition off guard makes the FC Dallas forward dangerous attacking presence. Overall, she is a player to watch as the season gets underway.

Taylor is part of the FC Dallas G11 team that will appear in the Champions League in Redmond, beginning its campaign against Washington’s XF Academy. Combining impressive quality on the ball and a high level of intensity, she’s a key piece in the team’s midfield, making a big impact in their play. Taylor moves very well off the ball, dropping deeper and drifting wide to be a passing option to her teammates, and gets very involved in their playmaking. She has excellent footwork, is very smooth with her dribbling and is very aggressive when in possession, making direct runs to the penalty box as she moves past opposing defenders.

Taylor featured for the FC Dallas team that won back-to-back matches in the event and didn’t allow any goals. She was very productive and active in their 3-0 win over Bethesda SC. Playing as an attacking midfielder, Taylor moved all over the field to make plays, coming to the wings to get on the ball on many occasions. She was very good at beating opponents off the dribble and was very direct when on the ball, always looking to get it into the final third.