The 2026 lohud Girls Soccer Elite 11 brings together more than one hundred of the region’s most promising players, drawn from Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties after a rigorous evaluation of skill, potential and past performance.
Elite Talent Across the Hudson Valley
Among them, Amanda Bialek of Clarkstown North stands out as a University of Pittsburgh commit, celebrated for her athleticism, sharp field vision and precise kicking, having earned all‑section and all‑state honors last fall.
Faith Brown from Pleasantville adds a rare dual‑sport dimension, balancing soccer with a commitment to UPenn lacrosse, while guiding her school to the Section 1 Class A final and collecting lohud All‑Star recognition.
Harkin Brown of Rye earned a spot in the Under‑15 national team training camp and was named Player of the Tour for the U.S. International Select Team, a testament to his 20 goals and 15 assists that also secured first‑team all‑state honors.
Alexis Diaz of Albertus Magnus led the Falcons with 21 goals and seven assists, contributing to two consecutive Class AA state championships and drawing all‑section and all‑state accolades.
Hannah Jachman, also from Rye, demonstrated versatility by excelling at multiple positions, particularly as a midfielder, helping the Garnets maintain their dominance.
Charlotte Keenan of Rye, an All‑America honoree, powered the team with 14 goals and 10 assists despite a injury‑marred season, reinforcing the squad’s recent run of state titles.
Brooke Matarazzo of Tuckahoe propelled her side to its first Class C state final, scoring 37 goals and netting a decisive strike in a state semifinal upset, earning all‑state honors in the process.
Katie Murphy of Albertus Magnus contributed 18 goals and nine assists last fall, securing an all‑state selection and emerging as a key offensive force for the Falcons.
Brooke Ramponi anchored a defense that yielded only five goals in 23 games, posting five consecutive shutouts during the postseason and playing a pivotal role in the state title run.
Shira Rand of Rye added six goals and 18 assists, collected all‑state honors and was part of a Garnets team that captured a third state championship in four years.
Samantha Schultz of Pleasantville posted 49 goals and 25 assists, earned all‑state recognition and was named lohud’s Westchester/Putnam Player of the Year, highlighting the depth of talent in the cohort.
The group reflects a geographic spread across the three counties, with many athletes committing to prestigious institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Notre Dame and Cornell University.