It was also going to be where one of the most heralded prep players in the country was going to play her college soccer — until her path quickly changed. Two years ago, one powerhouse school after ...

A total of 13 youth players have made the jump from club soccer to the NWSL since 2024, including 14-year-old Mckenna Whitham, who signed with Gotham FC last summer and became the youngest player ...