Spring 2026 High School Soccer Best XI
TopDrawerSoccer has revealed its highly anticipated Spring Best XI, a roster that celebrates the most influential prep players from the 2026 season. The selection process weighed post‑season honors, championship outcomes, individual accolades and the overall difficulty of each competitor’s league.
Among the standouts, Lynley McCarley of Saltillo, Mississippi, emerged as a defensive anchor, guiding her squad to a 24‑4 Class 6A state championship while posting an astonishing 22 shutouts. Her composure under pressure set a new benchmark for goalkeepers in the state.
The list also features Ava Steen from Unity Christian, Michigan, who capped a perfect 24‑0 campaign with a fourth straight state title, and Teagan Jahns of Lake Mary, Florida, whose 24 goals helped the team capture the Florida 7A crown. Both players exemplified leadership that transcended statistics.
Other notable names include Adelyn Breaux from Kellam, Virginia, who scored the decisive goal in a 3‑0 victory, and Ella Dietz of Joe T. Robinson, Arkansas, who contributed 45 goals and 38 assists en route to a Class 4A title. Each athlete’s impact resonated far beyond the scoreboard.
A Nationwide Showcase
From the heart of Texas, where Camryn Regier led her team to a title defense with 52 goals, to Oklahoma’s Ryleigh Stifflemire, the first repeat MVP of the UIL tournament, the Best XI reflects a coast‑to‑coast depth of talent. Missouri’s Maddie DiMaria, a three‑time trophy winner, finished with 67 goals and 25 assists, while Alabama’s Kiley Hawarah reached 237 career goals, the second‑most in state history.
The roster also shines a light on emerging stars such as Carsyn Broxterman from Kansas, whose lone goal sealed a 21‑0 championship run, and Wyoming’s Grace Hays, who earned Gatorade’s Wyoming Basketball Player of the Year honor before leading her soccer team to a 3A trophy with 44 goals.
TopDrawerSoccer’s editorial team emphasized that the criteria combined measurable achievements with intangible influence on winning, ensuring that the selected athletes not only excelled individually but also elevated the competition around them. As high school soccer continues to expand, this Best XI serves as a compass for the next generation of talent.