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- TopDrawerSoccer TeamRank Update - Girls ↗
The November TeamRank update for the 2026-27 season ranks older girls club teams from Under-16 through Under-18/19 based on rosters and results.
- Girls Academy East Regional Event Preview: Defenders to Know ↗
The Girls Academy East Regional opens in Bradenton with a preview of U13 and U14 defenders who organize back lines, win tackles, and start build-up play under pressure.
- Texas Midfielders to Follow at ECNL Phoenix ↗
The ECNL Girls League's first 2026-27 national event runs Nov. 13-15 in Phoenix for U16-U19 teams, with as many as 204 U16-U19 teams competing and Texas sending 27 teams from eight clubs.
- Updated 2030 Virginia girl Rankings ↗
Class of 2030 girls rankings for Virginia were updated, expanding the list to 71 total prospects, with scouts set to keep reviewing players before the next release.
- Girls Academy East Regional Event Preview: U13 Attackers to Watch ↗
The Girls Academy East Regional event runs November 6 to 9 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. This preview highlights U13 attackers from clubs across the region to watch at the showcase.
- Texas Center Backs to Keep on the Radar at ECNL Phoenix ↗
A scouting feature highlights Texas center backs ahead of the ECNL Girls national event in Phoenix on November 13-15, where 27 Texas teams from eight clubs will compete in the U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups.
- Club Soccer Standouts: Oct. 31-Nov. 1 ↗
A weekend roundup highlights goal-scorers from boys and girls club soccer across ECNL, MLS NEXT, Girls Academy and other platforms during the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Halloween weekend.
- A Matchup Worth Watching—SC BLUES VS BEACH U15 ↗
Beach FC and So Cal Blues meet this weekend in an ECNL U15 girls matchup in California, with the preview highlighting an attacking forward, an attacking midfielder and a center back to watch.
- Texas Outside Backs to See at ECNL Phoenix ↗
A preview of Texas girls' outside backs to watch at the ECNL Girls national event in Phoenix, Nov. 13-15, where up to 204 U16-U19 teams will compete and Texas sends 27 teams from eight clubs.
- U.S. U-15 GNT beats Mexico 3-2, winning 4 Nations Tournament title ↗
The U.S. U-15 national team beat Mexico 3-2 to win the 4 Nations Tournament title.
- U.S. U-16 Girls National Team completes two-game sweep of England with 2-1 win ↗
The U.S. Under-16 Girls' National Team came from a goal down with two second-half goals to beat England 2-1 in Riverside, Missouri, completing a sweep of the two-game set.
- U.S. under-15 girls win 4 Nations Tournament in Mexico ↗
The U.S. under-15 girls won the 4 Nations Tournament in Mexico City with a 3-2 final win over Mexico's U-16s. The team also beat Paraguay 10-0 and Uruguay 4-0 along the way.
- GA East Regional ↗
Girls Academy has posted information about the upcoming GA East Regional, including schedule news. The excerpt gives no further details.
- Girls Academy Opens Membership Applications for the 2027–2028 Season ↗
Girls Academy has opened membership applications for clubs seeking to join the league for the 2027-2028 season. Prospective clubs are asked to show strength in player development, coaching and organizational leadership.
- USA eliminated from FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with 3-0 loss to Korea DPR ↗
The USA U-17 women's team was eliminated from the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after a 3-0 loss to Korea DPR.
- Club Player Rankings Fall Update Recap ↗
The fall update to the national club soccer player rankings has wrapped up, and a recap page now collects each of the updated rankings along with the regional rankings.
- Under-17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea ousts USA ↗
North Korea beat the USA 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with the Koreans finishing with a 33-5 edge in shots. The USA goalkeeper made nine saves, including a penalty kick stop in the 20th minute.
- Top 5 Goals – GA and ECNL Girls 2026 – Bonus Goals, V.1 ↗
A California-focused feature highlights standout goals from the 2026 girls' ECNL and Girls Academy season, including clips from the ECNL Phoenix event, the Girls Academy National Playoffs in Norco, and recent ECNL league matches.
- What's the path for a kid to the USMNT? Why US Soccer wants it wider ↗
U.S. Soccer says it is working with state associations on a more unified youth system to lower costs and widen talent identification, noting formal talent ID begins at U14 and there is no single pathway to the national teams.
- FC United Soccer Club 12G GA Dominate in 1-0 Win ↗
FC United Soccer Club's 2012 girls Girls Academy team beat Michigan Tigers FC 1-0, scoring inside the opening three minutes and holding the lead despite several more chances.
- Forwards to Track at ECNL Texas League Cup Finals ↗
The ECNL Texas League Cup Finals run this weekend at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, with four Texas Conference teams in each age group from U13 to U17. A preview highlights forwards from Texas clubs to watch.
- USA beats Spain 2-1 in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 ↗
The US beat Spain 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16. The story is about the national youth team's match result.
- USYNT: U-16 girls beat England ↗
The US under-16 girls national team beat England 2-0 in an under-16 girls friendly in Riverside, Missouri. It was the first international match at this age level for the 2011-born group, and the teams will meet again on Oct. [...]
- Under-17 Women’s World Cup: USA beats Spain to reach quarterfinals ↗
The USA under-17 women's team beat Spain 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with two goals late in the first half. A US forward set a record with her 12th goal of the tournament, the most ever in a FIFA women's competition.
- TDS Girls Regional Rankings: Class of 2030 ↗
The Girls Class of 2030 regional player rankings have been updated following this week's national rankings update, completing the fall rankings release.
- Georgia Rankings Update Class of 2029 Watch List Players ↗
With its Georgia 2029 rankings update out, PrepSoccer highlights five players from the state's class of 2029 watch list as the season heads into its break.
- Virginia 2030 Rankings Preview: Rising Talent in Girls Academy ↗
Prep Soccer said its Virginia 2030 class state rankings come out next week and previewed Girls Academy players from clubs including NVA and Alexandria SA who impressed early in the club season.
- Defenders to Follow at ECNL Texas League Cup Finals ↗
Prep Soccer previewed the ECNL Texas League Cup Finals this weekend at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, with four Texas Conference teams per age group from U13 to U17 and 14 Texas teams overall.
- Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Phoenix National Event (Fall 2026) ↗
SoccerWire previewed the ECNL Girls Phoenix National Event set for November 13-15, which will feature more than 200 teams in the U16 through U18/19 age groups.
- Club Soccer Standouts: October 24-25 ↗
TopDrawerSoccer published a weekend roundup of goal-scoring standouts from boys and girls club soccer matches played October 24-25 as the fall season continued.
- Goalkeepers to Watch at ECNL Texas League Cup Finals ↗
Prep Soccer outlined goalkeeper prospects ahead of the ECNL Texas League Cup Finals this weekend in Round Rock, where U13 to U17 Texas Conference teams compete after qualifying through League Cup play.
- Club Player Rankings Spotlight: 2029 Girls ↗
TopDrawerSoccer reported that its latest 2029 Girls Club Soccer Player Rankings update, presented by MESA Academy, expanded the national list to 200 players.
- USA falls to China 3-2 in Group E finale at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ↗
The USA lost 3-2 to China in the Group E finale at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
- ECNL Announces Postseason Structure for 2026-27 Season, Including Inaugural ECNL Conference League Playoffs ↗
ECNL announced 2026-27 postseason pathways for ECNL Playoffs, ECNL Regional League Playoffs, and inaugural Conference League Playoffs with National 1 League, with nearly 2,500 teams qualifying and national playoffs June 25-July 2, 2027 in Seattle and San Diego.
- Credential of Coaching Excellence Returns for Its Second Year in 2027 ↗
Girls Academy announced the Credential of Coaching Excellence program returns for 2027 as a six-month development track for female coaches, sponsored in part by a U.S. Soccer Innovate to Grow grant, with a $500 fee.
- Champions Cup Showcase Qualifier Announced ↗
Girls Academy announced a Champions Cup Showcase Qualifier within Winter Showcase top competition groups, with eight eligible teams per U15-U17 age group competing for an automatic berth to the March 2027 Champions Cup Showcase.
- Girls Academy Announces Inaugural Frontier Summit ↗
Girls Academy will host its inaugural Frontier Summit November 14-15 in The Woodlands, Texas, bringing top-tier Frontier League clubs together for competition at Gosling Sports Fields and Bear Branch Sports Fields.
- MLS NEXT Announces Key Dates and Expanded National Events for 2026-27 Season ↗
MLS NEXT announced 2026-27 national event dates, saying the seventh season will be its largest with more than 53,000 players, 2,743 teams, and 310 clubs, including MLS NEXT Fest December 2-13 in Mesa, Ariz.