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The end of 2025 calls for a look into the individual stars that dominated the year. From record-breaking college stars to youth soccer phenoms who made global waves, this list identifies the 25 amateur women who left a large footprint. The only exclusions are players who did most of their work in the professional ranks or overseas, regardless of age. With that said, here we go.

Jasmine Aikey, Stanford(w)

There is no better place to start the list of players who dominated 2025 than with the TDS College Player of the Year. Aikey was brilliant this season, combining world-class goals with impressive production to lead Stanford to the College Cup final.

Meila Brewer, UCLA

Few in history have put together the year Brewer had. She graduated from high school two years early to make her UCLA debut as a 16-year-old freshman. She then starred at the U17 World Cup before returning to finish her season and sign a professional contract with the Kansas City Current. Wow.

Nyashadzashe Chinyadza, Michigan Hawks

Rising from a little-known prospect to an ECNL All-American by year's end, 2025 was kind to Chinyadza. That was highlighted at the ECNL playoffs, where the dominant forward willed her team to the title, whether winning a pk or using her agility to beat several defenders for a finish.

Cara Crawford, Columbus United

A year after finishing as runner-up for the U13 USYS national title, Columbus United made amends by winning the title, led by All-Tournament selection Cara Crawford, who scored in the final. The defensive midfielder proved to be the most influential player for one of the best teams in the country.

Brazil Crockett, So Cal Blues

With a name fitting for a soccer star, Crockett also looked like one throughout the year. The versatile center back was dominant in every game she played for a So Cal Blues team that reached the U14 ECNL semi-final.

Isla Eaton, Real Colorado

Saving her best performance for the most critical games, Eaton defined the 2025 ECNL national finals. After the Ohio State commit scored in the semi-final, she added two more goals in the final to pace a 2-1 championship victory for Real Colorado. That all came after a stellar high school campaign where she led Pine Creek to a Metro title as League MVP.

Hannah Folliard, Galaxy SC

The year unfolded rapidly for Folliard, who went from multiple youth national team callups to the best goalkeeper on a U17 Girls Academy championship team to a freshman SEC standout at Georgia(w) in the blink of an eye. At every step, the Illinois native made a save that revealed her potential as a future professional star.

Alexis Fragnito, Syracuse Developmental Academy

2025 was the year Fragnito went from an East Coast secret to a national star. The trajectory-changing moment came at the Girls Academy finals, where she led Syracuse DA to the title as tournament top scorer and MVP. What followed was a stellar prep campaign in which the Penn State(w) commit led Marcellus to an undefeated state title, earning a spot on the TDS Fall High School Best XI.

Jacy Hackler, KC Athletics

For the second straight year, Hackler finds herself on the highly anticipated end-of-year list. The bulk of her work came at the ECNL Playoffs, where her dominant goal-scoring streak led KC Athletics to a second straight final before comming to Kansas(w) University. By dominating peers at the highest level, Hackler is a worthy inclusion.

Wrianna Hudson, Florida State(w)

Hudson defined what it means to be clutch this season, as evidenced by her game-winning shot with three minutes to play in the national final. That was while the sophomore also led the Seminoles with 15 goals, etching her name into the history books.

Olivia Jones, Indy Premier

This was the year Jones cemented her status as one of the best attacking prospects in the country. After leading Indy Premier to the GA Champions Cup final as a breakout star in March, the well-rounded forward led her squad to the overall U14 title in the summer. Those performances have since led to an extended look with the U15 national team.

Ayva Jordan, Slammers FC HB Koge

2025 was the year Jordan restaked her claim as one of the country's premier prospects. Her brace handed Slammers FC HB Koge the U19 ECNL trophy, leading to a reintegration into the youth national team setup.

Hope Leyba, Colorado

In an epic breakout season, Leyba shattered several program records and tied for the NCAA DI lead with 21 goals. Those performances made the junior one of five finalists for the TDS Player of the Year trophy as she propelled Colorado to the Sweet Sixteen.

Molly McGuire, Michigan Jaguars

One of the top-performing Girls Academy stars of the year, McGuire was influential for a dominant Michigan Jaguars team. However, the highlight came when she scored the match-winner at the inaugural Girls Academy All-Star game at the Generation Adidas Cup.

Chloe Miller, MVLA

You cannot discuss 2025 without having Miller in the midst. The ball-playing center back had a standout year, starting with a sustained status on the USYNT. That then carried into the U16 ECNL national playoffs, where she led MVLA to an improbable national title, capped off by her viral rocketed free-kick goal in the final.

Elan Orrico, NWI Lions

Orrico had an inspiring year, whether it was the viral dribble she pulled off with KC Athletics at the ECNL showcase, the outstanding performances she had at the Girls Academy finals with Galaxy SC, or the dominance she showed with her hometown NWI Lions. That all vaulted the Ohio native into the No. 37 ranking in the 2028 class, capping off a breakout year.

Loradana Paletta, NYCFC

Although a girl, to catch Loradana in action for her club team, you have to tune into the NYCFC MLS Next team, such is the talent of a prospect many consider generational. Only time will tell where Paletta is headed as a player, but 2025 was already an excellent showcase as she scored several goals in the MLS Next, made waves for the U17 national team despite playing several years ahead, signed an NIL deal at 14 years old, and debuted as the undisputed No. 1-ranked player in the 2029 class.

Olivia Robinson, STA

Time and time again, Robinson led her team to big games and starred in them. It began with leading STA to the Girls Academy Champions Cup trophy in March, then, in July, with scoring a dramatic last-minute equalizer in the U17 GA final. What followed was a spot on the U17 national team where she helped the United States reach the knockout stage.

Sophie Sivulich, Wasatch SC

Sivulich’s stellar year really picked up pace in the summer, where she led Wasatch to the U19 Girls Academy title as tournament MVP. That momentum then carried over into her first year with BYU, where she scored on her debut and was an influential part of the rotation until a mid-season injury.

Radha Sonthalia, San Diego Surf

What didn’t Sonthalia do this year? Not only did the 2012-born talent lead the Surf to the ECNL U13 trophy as top scorer, but she also doubled as an MLS Next star, becoming the first female to score in the event while helping the City SC Boys to the quarterfinals—all that while operating as a midfielder whose intelligence and technique are her primary strengths. 

Aubrey Taylor, San Diego Surf

Taylor's outstanding season was highlighted by the summer ECNL Playoffs, where she captained her San Diego Surf squad to a U14 national title. That led to a call-up to multiple U15 national team training camps, where she looks to be among the early standouts.

Kai Tsakiris, Slammers FC HB Koge

Tsakiris went from strength to strength through the year. She led Slammers FC HB Koge to the U19 ECNL title as Player of the Year, then carried her playmaking to Florida(w), where she led the team in goals (4), assists (5), and points (13) as an All-SEC selection. In November, she was selected for the U.S. U20 WNT training camp in Spain.

Taylor Whetzel, Columbus United

The 2010 Columbus United girls won their second national title in three seasons, and the catalyst was Whetzel, who scored two in the final and led the tournament in goals. The Ohio native followed that with a legendary freshman season, leading Upper Arlington to the Division 1 state title.

Isabelle York, TopHat Gold

It is impossible to find a prospect who dominated the Girls Academy more than York this year. She made both the Girls Academy Champions Cup and national tournament best XI after leading TopHat Gold to the double, debuting as a top-20-ranked player in the class of 2029.

Erika Zschuppe, FGCU

From seemingly nowhere, Zschuppe took her game to a new level for her senior season, scoring 21 goals in 17 matches to tie for the NCAA DI national lead. Her performances will forever be etched into the story of the 2025 college soccer season.