Madeline DiMaria was recently honored as the Gatorade Best Female Player of the Year at the ESPY awards, a distinction that underscores her extraordinary impact on high school soccer.
During the 2025 campaign she guided Cor Jesu Academy to an immaculate 25‑0 record, capturing the Class 4 state championship while tallying 67 goals and 25 assists.
A Legacy in the Making
The accolade adds to a résumé that already boasts two Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year titles, three Missouri Girls Soccer Player of the Year awards, and two United Soccer Coaches All‑American selections.
Beyond the statistics, DiMaria has emerged as a top prospect in the ECNL and a decorated U.S. youth international, currently holding the No. 1 spot in the Girls MESA Academy Player Rankings.
Committed to the University of North Carolina, she will join a program known for developing elite talent, bringing a blend of scoring prowess and playmaking that could reshape the team’s dynamics.