Today we continue unveiling our latest update to TeamRank, the comprehensive ranking system for elite club soccer teams nationwide. Today we release the latest standings for U16, U17 and U18 Girls. Next Thursday we will update the younger age groups on the Boys side. We will update our National Top 50 of each age group at least once per month.

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So Cal Blues Top U16s

Larry Draluck’s squad is loaded with talent as evidenced by the recently-released 2014 National Top 150 player ranking. The group is 7-1-1 in ECNL play since March 1 and sits atop the Southern California Division standings. 

Their Orange County rivals Slammers are at #2 and haven’t lost a match since playing Blues back in October. U.S. Youth Soccer National League Red Division winner KCFC Alliance reminds us there is talent in the rest of the country as well, coming in at #3. They are idle for the spring.

Virginia SA Leading U17

When they say defense wins championships, the coaches and players at Virginia SA take it literally. The squad hasn’t allowed a goal in  Region I Premier League play this season, and hasn't lost in the US Youth Soccer National League.The group also went through the Disney Showcase and Jefferson Cup events undefeated. 

Surf Cup champions Slammers are 2^nd and U.S. Youth Soccer National League and Far West Regional League winner Legends FC Breakaway of Southern California are 3^rd.

Dallas Texans stay on top of U18 List 

The North Texas team is undefeated in ECNL top flight competition. Penn Strikers are close behind via their U.S. Youth Soccer National League win, and President’s Day champion SC del Sol are in a close 3^rd.

 

Next Week: U13, U14, U15 Boys

TeamRank is the comprehensive team-ranking system devised by TopDrawerSoccer.com to provide an objective and common-sense approach to determining which elite youth soccer teams are the best in the nation.

The rankings, updated monthly, are primarily results-based, with a nod toward the league and championship competitions that emulate how excellence is determined in leading soccer nations around the world.

Tournaments are also included but at a reduced value due to the many mitigating factors involving such events, including attrition and guest players.

A final layer of executive evaluation is provided to account for variables that often impact results, thus ensuring that the monthly lists are not subjective, but are not purely mechanical.