Today we unveil our latest update to Grande Sports TeamRank, the comprehensive ranking system for elite club soccer teams nationwide, and we release the latest standings for U16, U17 and U18 Girls. Next week, we will update the younger age groups on the Boys side. We will update our National Top 25 of each age group at least once per month.

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PDA Perfect at U16

PDA ECNL is barely reaching the midpoint of their season, but with 11 matches under their belt, the New Jersey squad remains perfect at 11-0-0. An impressive three shutout showing at the San Diego Showcase launches PDA five spots to No. 5.

San Juan remains on top of the NW Conference California Division standings and climbs two spots to No. 13. San Juan’s one loss season continued through the San Diego Showcase, where it earned wins against West Florida Flames and No. 20 Penn Fusion.

More: Commitments | ECNL San Diego Showcase Coverage

Indiana Fire, Albertson up at U17

Indiana Fire earned three conference victories in March, including two against Ohio Valley Division opponents to remain undefeated and on top of the Ohio Valley standings. Top 150 players Ryanne Brown and Alexandra Rice each scored twice over the three matches to help their team climb into the top 10 at No. 9.

Albertson Fury also remains undefeated in divisional play, leading the New England Division at 5-0-2. The Fury handed No. 2 Jacksonville FC its first loss of the season at the San Diego Showcase, finished the weekend with a 2-0-1 record, and climbs to No. 16 in the Grande Sports TeamRank Top 25.

OP climbs at U18

Ohio Premier ECNL earned four wins in the month of March to remain undefeated in Ohio Division action at 7-0-1, second only to No. 8 Internationals who are a perfect 8-0-0. OP’s balanced attack had more than half a dozen scorers over the four matches.

Next Thursday: U13, U14, and U15 Boys

Grande Sports 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.