Here’s a look at some of the top performances from Thursday at the U.S. Youth Soccer Championships. 

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Girls: 

M – Kelly Novak, Cleveland United: Novak is able to step up when needed. Defenses can’t leave her alone but they can’t remove her as a threat either. She’s bold with the ball and not afraid to take it into traffic and shoot. Her three goals on Thursday were proof of that. She’s made a verbal commitment to Kentucky.