Following a memorable and dramatic season across the three classes, it seems more important than ever to shine the spotlight on the players whose effort, skill and talents merited official and formal recognition.

Chicagoland Soccer recognizes individual accomplishment from the girls’ spring 2024 season with the publication’s eighth annual All-State team.

The continuity becomes ever vital and necessary given what this generation of players and coaches have experienced in the shadow of the pandemic. 

For the first time since the 2019 season, the graduating senior class had four complete years of soccer competition.

In that spirit, the eighth iteration holds to the original idea of honoring the state’s best players, regardless of school size or location.

The publisher and writers utilized game reports, player evaluations and input from coaches in creating the final team. 

Any player who participated in games for an IHSA member institution, public or private, was eligible for consideration. 

Given the vastness of the enterprise, there were many more deserving players than available slots. 

A separate Special Mention list of deserving seniors highlights other top players from the Class of 2024. 

As part of the all-state package, additional top underclassmen are recognized in the All-State Watch List.

In forming the criteria for selection, statistics were important in evaluating each player. 

In context it was also very important to adjudicate the numbers and frame the figures within the context of team success, strength of schedule and quality of competition. 

The selectees were listed alphabetically by position. 

The Chicagoland Soccer Girls All-State Team is composed of 121 players, the equivalent of 11 teams of 11 players. The final list consists of 11 keepers, 22 defenders, 39 midfielders and 49 forwards. 

The “First Team,” designation highlights players who Chicagoland Soccer deemed the top 11 players in the state at their position.

Players from the network of Chicagoland Soccer subscribers were not given priority.

Keepers

Zoey Bohmer, Wheaton North, senior
The Loyola recruit and two-time selection was named the DuKane Conference Keeper of the Year. She demonstrated great timing, range, athleticism and anticipation skills. Playing 1,250 minutes in 16 games, she posted 6.5 shutouts and posted a 0.789 goals-against average for the sectional finalist.

Genny Burroughs, Edwardsville, sophomore
Emerged as a singular athlete with great instincts, speed, aggressive play and a fearless desire. Against elite competition, she posted 9.5 shutouts, including two against defending Class 3A state champion O'Fallon, and permitted just 16 goals in 1,788 minutes for the fourth-place state finisher. Recorded a 0.751 goals-against average.

Annie Fowler, New Trier, freshman — First Team
Shared the Chicagoland Soccer Player of the Year distinction with teammate Charlotte Dellin. She posted 19 shutouts and allowed just eight goals. Saved two shootout attempts in the championship match to secure the Trevians’ state title. Posted a 0.359 goals-against average.

Kate Grubish, Benet, senior
The East Suburban Catholic Conference Keeper of the Year posted eight shutouts and allowed just 14 goals in 1,417 minutes. She showed great footwork, balance, and presence in the box. Finished with a 0.790 goals-against average.

Payton Hartmann, Triad, sophomore
The next great Titans’ keeper flashed superb athleticism, reaction skills, balance and proved a steady presence. She conceded just five goals in 1.392 minutes and posted 11.5 shutouts for the AA state runner-up. Registered a 0.325 goals-against average.

Megan Holland, Barrington, junior
The Kentucky recruit and two-time selection was virtually impossible to score against. Her blend of size, reach, athleticism and power was daunting. In 1,650 minutes, she posted a 0.197 goals-against average, permitting just four goals and registering 16.5 shutouts for the supersectional qualifier.

Kendall Joggerst, O’Fallon, senior
The repeat selection surpassed her remarkable state championship performance of last year with 15 shutouts and just five goals allowed in 1,525 minutes of work for the downstate power. Her blend of size, power, reach and tenacity was unmatched. The Wofford commit posted a 0.262 goals-against average.

Sam Jurgens, Plainfield North, senior
Big, mobile and very active, she combined size, footwork and excellent hand-eye coordination. She posted 17 shutouts and permitted just 11 goals in 1,675 minutes for a sectional finalist.  She boasted a 0.525 goals-against average. Dubuque recruit.

Megan Kron, Bartlett, junior
Fast, wiry and highly technical, she utilized her athleticism, timing and aggressive style to record breathtaking denials. She had more shutouts (13) than goals allowed (nine) in 1,660 minutes. Registered a 0.433 goals-against average.

Sidney Lazenby, St. Charles East, junior
Physical, aggressive and highly skilled, she vanquished the opposition attacks with her alert play and heady style. She had great touch and timing, posting 12.5 shutouts and allowing just 12 goals in 1,415 minutes. The Golden Gloves winner of the DuKane Conference posted a 0.678 goals-against average.

Sydnee Wharton, Notre Dame (Peoria), senior
The defensive wall of the state power, she demonstrated range, speed, power and poise at the point of attack. With great timing and instincts, the iron woman played 2,100 minutes, conceded just 11 goals and registered 20 shutouts for the Class 3A third place team. Her goals-against average was 0.419. Missouri Valley College recruit. 

Defenders

Aubrey Alberts, Highland Park, junior
The versatile and highly skilled two-way talent emerged as one of the top players in Lake County. The Northwestern recruit showed toughness and disruptive presence for a team that posted six shutouts. She also scored seven goals and added three assists.

Bailey Abbott, Benet, senior
The savvy, tactical talent utilized her athleticism, range, and feel to lead an elite defense that posted nine shutouts and permitted just 17 goals. She contributed three goals. Named the East Suburban Catholic Defensive Player of the Year.

Addison Baldus, O’Fallon, junior — First Team
A physically commanding presence, she used her 6-foot size as a wall and suffocated opposing attacks while rarely permitting dangerous chances. She was the top defender for the state power that conceded just six goals and posted 16 shutouts. Michigan State recruit.

Kamryn Bohnenstiehl, Triad, sophomore
Nervy, brash and highly opportunistic, the dynamic two-way talent powered the AA state finalist as a shutdown defender and playmaker. She keyed a back that posted 17 shutouts. Scored seven goals and five assists, including game-winning score in state semifinal game over Notre Dame (Peoria).

Emily Buescher, Naperville North, junior
The Minnesota recruit made an auspicious high school debut as a heady, skilled and highly impactful centerback. Typically assigned the top offensive threat, she utilized her size, speed, balance and toughness for a state powerhouse that posted eight shutouts and permitted just 18 goals.

Lindsey Ciss, Glenbrook South, senior
The Fairfield recruit demonstrated speed, skill and superb balance as a lockdown defender. Repeatedly showed the ability to close down space. The two-way talent scored five goals, added an assist and led a defense that posted 11 shutouts. 

Lilly Coats, Geneva, senior
A big, rangy and physical talent, the Marquette recruit has the positional flexibility to play anywhere. The two-way threat scored four goals, contributed two assists and keyed a back that posted nine shutouts for the sectional qualifier.

Catherine Cupps, Payton, senior
The city’s top defender, she leveraged ideal size, power, speed and presence around the ball. A set piece specialist, she scored six goals and added four assists, and was the architect of a back that posted 12 shutouts.

Emma Czech, Lockport, senior — First Team
A dynamic and versatile talent, she impacted every facet as a shot-creator and disruptive stopper on the 24-1-0 sectional qualifier. Dangerous on free kicks, the SIU-Edwardsville recruit scored four goals, amassed a team-best 19 assists and keyed an elite back that posted 17 shutouts, allowed nine goals and recorded a microscopic 0.401 goals-against average.

Clara Deliduka, New Trier, senior
The repeat selection was the heart and soul of a historic back that registered a state-record 17-straight shutouts (26 overall) for the state champions. Fearless and always willing to mix it up, she combined instinct, power, toughness and situational awareness.

Gemma Gillespie, Fremd, senior
Created her own avatar as a ball-hawking defender and elite finisher. After making last year’s All-State team in the midfield, she solidified the Vikings’ back with her poise, toughness, physical power and balance. The Butler recruit scored 14 goals and added two assists, powering a back that posted 17 shutouts for the 3A state third-place team.

Mia Hedrick, Lincoln-Way East, senior
One of the top players out of the South Suburbs, she showed a great feel for the game, physical presence on the ball and the instincts and technical skills of a disruptive stopper. Against elite competition, she powered a back that posted 12 shutouts and registered a .723 goals-against average.

Eleanor Kane, Naperville Central, freshman
One of the key reasons for the Redhawks’ supersectional run, the precocious talent showed off tremendous speed, quickness, instinct and power at the point of attack. Her fearless and open style were essential to the  Redhawks' success.

Erin Kelly, Libertyville, senior
Going up against elite offensive talent, she was a disruptive and heady talent who revealed a great flair for impacting the game. The Marian (Indiana) recruit contributed two goals and two assists and anchored a dominating back that posted 13 shutouts and permitted just nine goals in a season that ended in the sectional finals. Named the North Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Casey Kittridge, Lemont, senior
A repeat selection, the Eastern Illinois recruit demonstrated range, quickness, tenacity and the versatility to push the attack or strangle opposing attacks. She was the anchor of a back that posted 15 shutouts and boasted a 0.637 goals-against average.

Mackenzie Loomis, St. Charles East, senior
Big, rangy and physically skilled, the Eastern Michigan recruit and two-time selection blended elite length, style and presence as a two-way force. Shaping the game from multiple angles, she scored eight goals and contributed two assists. Her physical and aggressive play set the template for the Saints’ 16 shutouts for a sectional qualifier. Scored hat trick against South Elgin in regional championship game.

Maria Nikas, Loyola, senior
The four-year starter was a model of consistency as an on-ball stopper, virtually impossible to get around, and relentless in her effort and style. She scored a goal and added an assist and was a crucial part of the Ramblers’ 10 shutouts in a sectional-qualifying season.

Annie Philbin, Glenbrook North, junior
The top defender on a skilled and virtuoso backline that had more shutouts (13) than goals conceded (12). The Denver recruit leveraged her speed, quickness, toughness and ability in the air to superb effect.

Abby Sudkamp, Lincoln-Way Central, junior
The Loyola recruit emerged in a breakout season with her elite shot creation, physical style and heady play for the sectional finalist. She scored eight goals, added two assists, and was the top defender for a back that posted 10 shutouts.

Kyra Treanor, St. Charles North, senior
Returning from a two-year club sabbatical, the Brown recruit anchored a top-notch back for the 3A state runner-up. She blended size, power, ability in the air and toughness at the point of attack. She scored three goals, finished with two assists, and was the stopper for an elite defense that had 10 shutouts. 

Quinn Urquhart, St. Ignatius, junior
The converted midfielder made the switch to organize an inexperienced back. She flashed the same toughness, skill and daring on the ball. Scored five goals and added two assists. Her impact on the backline was self-evident. A dominant player for the Class AA supersectional qualifier who contributed to eight shutouts.

Roos VanRoekel, Barrington, senior — First Team
The Loyola recruit put together one of the greatest individual two-way performances in state history. She scored a staggering 18 goals and contributed five assists. She utilized her elite 6-foot size to obliterate opposition offenses, the signature force of a back that permitted a state-low five goals and registered 18 shutouts. Named Player of the Year by the IHSSCA, Gatorade (Illinois) and Mid-Suburban Conference West Division.

Midfielders

Taylor Ahmadian, Waubonsie Valley, senior
A converted track sprinter, she utilized her explosive speed, quickness and ability off the dribble to create constant havoc in the final third. Dangerous in space or in the air, she finished with 14 goals and six assists.

Olivia Anderson, Crystal Lake Central, senior — First Team
A repeat selection, the Loyola recruit powered the first state championship in program history. She demonstrated poise, toughness, accuracy and ability to create off the dribble. Brilliant as a creator and finisher, she posted a double-double with 16 goals and 13 assists for the AA state winners.

Jackie Contreras, Richwoods, senior
The best all-around player on a standout team from central Illinois, she proved tough to defend and worked in constant motion as an elite creator. She scored six goals and delivered 10 assists for the AA sectional finalist.

Monica Correa, Saint Viator, junior
One of the season's breakout talents, she eclipsed the 100-point barrier with her elite footwork, speed, quickness, and ability to create or shoot off movement. It made for a devastating offensive skill set. Unstoppable in space for the sectional qualifier, she finished with a remarkable 37 goals and 30 assists for 104 points. Named the East Suburban Catholic Player of the Year.

Addie Dea, Morton (Ill.), junior
She exuded skill, moxie, and talent as a creative shot-maker and finisher for the AA powerhouse. Always under control, she scored 13 goals and recorded five assists for the AA sectional qualifier. 

Annie Fitzgerald, Benet, sophomore
Emerged as one of the bright talents in her class. She showed tremendous ball skills, quickness and the ability to create off the dribble. Flashing great energy and movement, she finished with 11 goals and seven assists for the perennial powerhouse.

Kayla Floyd, St. Charles North, senior
A crucial part of the North Stars’ race to the state championship game, she leveraged her elite size, mobility and presence on the ball. Great in the air and equally skilled as a creator or finisher, she scored 12 goals and added nine assists for the state runner-up.

Emily Fox, Deerfield, senior — First Team
The Saint Louis recruit ended her remarkable career as arguably the greatest player in program history. A three-time selection, she revealed a tenacity, flair, imagination for the game and a go-for broke attitude that was exhilarating. Dangerous from anywhere on the field, she fought off double- and triple-teams to score 29 goals and post eight assists.

Layne Frericks, Richmond-Burton, senior
A year after her older sister Reese made the team at forward, the Indiana State recruit showed she is second to none. Fast, tough and great with the ball, she excelled as a high-impact and very efficient creator and scorer. She finished with 28 goals and 18 assists for the Class A supersectional qualifier.

Elise Grant, Dunlap, junior
A nervy and talented creator, she set the template for the Eagles as a thrilling threat. Her dual abilities as a playmaker and finisher ignited the attack and opened up wider offensive possibilities. She finished with 16 goals and 11 assists for the central Illinois powerhouse.

Bre Herlihy, Lincoln-Way East, senior
Highly technical and efficient on the ball, she showed both a great touch and a presence and poise around the box to finish against contact or through tight spaces. Rangy and mobile, the Ferrum recruit scored 14 goals and contributed 11 assists for the sectional qualifier.

Avianna Hernandez, South Elgin, sophomore
The Larkin transfer emerged from obscurity to become a breakout talent in her class. Surrounded by a stronger roster, she showed great speed, touch and the ability to optimize the scoring threats around her. She delivered 13 goals and distributed a team-best 18 assists.

Payton Kaiser, Centennial, junior
Named the Player of the Year by the Champaign News-Gazette, she combined quick and precise decision-making with touch and excellent vision. Skilled either on or off the ball, she finished with 13 goals and 10 assists  

Kaylin Klutcharch, Lockport, senior
The Indiana State recruit and repeat selection made a seamless shift from the back to a defensive “holding” talent, who influenced both sides of the field. She scored four goals and created nine assists and contributed to an elite back that posted 17 shutouts during the Porters 24-game winning streak.

Shea Krakowski, Libertyville, sophomore
After a tantalizing glimpse of her versatility last season, she made the leap as the primary offensive threat for one of the state’s best teams. Showing quickness, elusiveness in space and a fantastic touch, she scored 21 goals and added 10 assists for the sectional finalist.

Molly Koch, Libertyville, senior
The talented open-field player displayed excellent vision, balance and footwork. Accurate on her touch and unselfish with the ball, she created tremendous pressure with her high-energy and restless style. She scored 13 goals and added six assists for the state powerhouse.

Moira Koleno, Young, junior
After gaining crucial experience playing with her older sisters, she emerged as a confident and highly skilled talent in her own right. Great at finding open spaces or getting to the goal, she showed a great touch and the ability to score off movement or as a free kick specialist. She scored 14 goals and added 10 assists for the city finalist.

Bailey Leach, Pleasant Plains (co-op), sophomore
A repeat selection, she proved last year was no fluke, playing up against bigger schools and tougher competition. A fluid talent who was dangerous from anywhere on the field, she played with conviction and purpose, revealing next-level speed and the ability to finish off movement. She scored 35 goals and added 11 assists for the AA sectional finalist.

Riley Mathews, Columbia, junior
Formed a devastating combination with forward Maddie Mauch, she emerged as one of the most electrifying talents in the St. Louis suburbs. Quick and fluid with the ball, she was great off movement and virtually impossible to slow down. She finished with 23 goals and 19 assists for the Class A state powerhouse.

Lauren Mrugala, Plainfield North, senior
The NIU recruit transformed what was thought to be a rebuilding season for the Tigers into another brilliant campaign, molding the team's young talent. The free kick specialist was fantastic in space and constantly in motion, creating unyielding pressure on the goal. She finished with 11 goals and four assists for the sectional finalist. Named the Plainfield North Female Athlete of the Year.

Josie Noble, New Trier, senior
The Wake Forest recruit is a three-time selection and a major piece of the Trevians’ state championship team. Fast and explosive, she showed great separation speed and a terrific touch with the ball. Always playing under control, she finished with 15 goals and five assists.

Olivia Ollmert, Glenbrook South, senior
She played with poise, savvy, skill and tenacity in showing off a wonderful blend of speed, quickness and a very high motor. Showing great vision and playmaking, she had a knack for being in the middle of the action. The UIC recruit finished with seven goals and seven assists for the sectional qualifier.

Kylie Peel, Edwardsville, senior
One of the best players out of the talent-rich suburbs of St. Louis, the Lindenhurst recruit played with ferocity and power, and showed a great instinct for the goal and optimizing her opportunities. She scored a goal in each state finals game and finished with 14 goals and two assists for the Class 3A fourth place team.

Isabella Perryman, Sacred-Heart Griffin, senior
She showed a terrific touch, explosiveness with the ball and the ability to yoke together the different aspects of the attack. Playing with poise and confidence, she let the game develop naturally and typically seized the moment. She posted a double-double with 19 goals and 13 assists for the Class A supersectional qualifier. 

Josie Pochocki, Lyons, senior
The Southern Indiana recruit and four-year varsity player transcended statistics, impacting all manners of the match with her poise, speed, skill on the ball and ability to anticipate the flow of the game. She showed great flair and passion and finished with eight goals and five assists for the supersectional qualifier

Rayna Powers, Normal, junior
After a year away playing club, the two-time selection affirmed her standing as one of the best players of her class. Fast and electric in space, the Kentucky recruit operated at a furious tempo and rarely relented. She commanded all parts of the game, using her separation speed to create or finish with authority. She scored 29 goals and added 13 assists.

Mekenzie Rogers, Burlington Central, sophomore
What a fantastic new talent to energize the high school culture. She emerged as a star with her elite playmaking, finishing ability and speed off the edge. She could score in a locked telephone booth. Fittingly she made the Rockets reach new heights by scoring an incredible 39 goals and adding 10 assists for the Class AA fourth place finisher.

Carisma Rosales, Morton (Berwyn-Cicero), junior
The Marquette recruit and three-time selection ended her career as the most decorated player in program history. A whirling dervish with the ball, she struck fear in the opposition with her electric playmaking and movement off the dribble. She showed great flair and exuberance, feel for the game and the knowledge to optimize her opportunities. The ball exploded off her foot. She scored 27 goals and added 19 assists.

Sydney Ross, Evanston, senior
She showed great finesse, dexterity and creativity. Fast and skilled with the ball, she showed an excellent touch and natural scoring-prowess, making for a great complement to forward Jocelyn Leigh. The Swarthmore recruit finished with 15 goals and eight assists for the sectional qualifier. 

Cali Rucka, Minooka, junior
The lead orchestrator for a top-notch attack, she showed speed, quickness and superb playmaking instincts. With keen decision-making and superb timing, she optimized the talent around her, like her younger sister, forward Keira (35 goals). She finished with 15 goals and 20 assists for a sectional finalist.

Alli Saviano, St. Charles East, senior
The Southeast Missouri recruit was the entry point for the attack and utilized her speed, quickness and excellent command of the game. Everything flowed through her, and she made the various parts coalesce. Excellent as a creator and finisher, she recorded 15 goals and 15 assists for a sectional qualifier.

Rebecca Schulenburg, Wheaton Academy, senior — First Team
A two-time selection, the Cedarville recruit elevated her game, nearly doubling her scoring total. Showcasing vision, balance and a physical presence on the ball, she was a multipurpose talent who acted as both orchestrator and finisher. The Chicagoland Christian Conference Player of the Year finished with 32 goals and 11 assists for the AA supersectional qualifier.

Kristi Sevova, Lane, senior
The emotional heart of the Champions' city powerhouse, she brought a tactile and highly physical style that drove the attack. Tenacious and skilled, she played with fury and authority. A three-time city champion, she finished with 10 goals and 14 assists for the sectional finalist.

Mia Silber, Lakes, senior
One of the best players out of Lake County, she saved her best for her last season and revealed greater depth and versatility as a fantastic creator and scorer. She showed impressive accuracy, touch and feel. Dynamic on or off the ball, she finished with 18 goals and 18 assists. Named the Northern Lake County Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Lucia Trautman, DePaul, sophomore
Helped power the Rams as they jumped up to Class AA. A skilled, technician and sophisticated scorer, she showed great vision, ball control and the ability to get into space. Finished with 28 goals and 13 assists for the sectional finalist.

Allie Tredway, O’Fallon, junior
One of the heroes of last year’s state championship team, the repeat selection is a joy to watch. Great with the ball, she has a ballhandling style that makes her virtually impossible to slow down. One of the best players in southern Illinois, she finished with 15 goals and eight assists for the state powerhouse. 

Addie Weed, Tinley Park, senior
The architect for the best season in program history, she propelled the Titans to unprecedented achievements with her elite blend of shot-making, creativity and ball skills. The Lakeland recruit showed both finesse and toughness, finishing with 26 goals and 14 assists for the AA sectional finalist.

Izzy Wirtz, Lyons, senior
Versatile and skilled, the Illinois recruit played all over the field during her consequential career. Her value is almost impossible to properly evaluate. She demonstrated poise, toughness, skill and the ability to deeply engage in the action. She played with passion and intensity. Finished with four goals and four assists for the supersectional qualifier. 

Natalie Zodrow, Lockport, senior
The Milwaukee recruit was a centerpiece for the Porters. Creative and dynamic in space, and tough in the air, she played with precision and flair. Always moving, she showed great technical skills either with or without the ball. She finished with 17 goals and nine assists for the sectional qualifier.

Forwards

Ashlyn Adams, Wheaton Warrenville South, junior 
The Illinois recruit doubled her scoring totals, and showcased her speed, mobility and athletic skill set. A two-time selection, she plays with a controlled fury and purpose, demonstrating poise and elite finishing skills. She scored 27 goals and created eight assists. Winner of the DuKane Conference Golden Boot.

Emma Amberg, Lemont, senior
The latest in a deep line of skilled and efficient scorers from a program that standardizes the type. The Carthage recruit showed range, quickness, speed and the ability to get to the edge. She always played under control and within the team dynamic. Concluded the season with 21 goals and six assists.

Olivia Austin, Nazareth, senior
Highly technical and efficient, she utilized her creativity, size and speed in an all-purpose style. Physical and rangy, she commanded the box, and also showed the ability to get to the edge and finish off of movement. The East Suburban Catholic Offensive Player of the Year finished with 22 goals and 12 assists.

Aubrey Balota, University (Normal), sophomore 
A repeat selection, the prolific and precocious talent has scored a remarkable 70 goals during her first two seasons. She is explosive in space, electric with the ball, and capable of finishing with either foot. After leading her team to an A state title last year, a step-up in state classification did not slow her down. She finished with 37 goals and 12 assists for the Class AA sectional qualifier.

Lauren Bailey, Lake Zurich, senior 
The two-time selection refined her game further, sacrificing some of her scoring to balance the diversity of the attack. She demonstrated quickness, speed and a punishing physical style. Equally dangerous with or without the ball, she posted her second-consecutive double-digit assist total. She finished with 18 goals and 14 assists for the two-time sectional finalist.

Katelyn Borschnack, Herscher, senior 
The Southern Indiana recruit is the test model for what happens when one of the state’s most prolific scorers improves her goal total by more than 50 percent. The three-time selection again showed why she was one of the state's most compelling offensive talents. She finished with the second-best point total in the state with 136 points on 60 goals and 16 assists. Her 169 career goals are the sixth most in state history.

Bella Brozek, Naperville Central, junior 
The second half emergence by the Wisconsin-Green Bay recruit fueled the Redhawks’ late-season surge that ended with a supersectional appearance. Fast, electric and possessed of next-level speed, she bent the game to her will, creating havoc off the dribble or getting to the edge. She blended her intelligent and fundamental style with breathtaking athleticism. Registered 14 goals and 10 assists.

Lucy Burk, Metea Valley, senior 
A three-time selection, the Northern Michigan recruit was a decisive and highly impactful talent. The rare forward who was equally dangerous as a creator, she was blessed with an uncommon knack off set pieces or in the run of play. She had a blistering shot, off movement, and knew how to set up her teammates. A key starter on the Mustangs’ state championship team two years ago, she finished with 10 goals and nine assists.

Brooklynn Carlson, Crystal Lake Central, senior 
The Wisconsin-Whitewater recruit was a repeat selection and the leading scorer on the Tigers’ historic state championship team. Smart and gifted, she played with tenacity and pounced on most every chance, expertly using her body, quickness and burst to create advantages in the final third. Scored both goals in the state semifinal victory over Burlington Central. She finished with 24 goals and eight assists.

Grace Carman, Lane, junior — First Team
The best player in the city surpassed her remarkable sophomore year with ever greater range, elite shot-making and creativity. A top-five player in her class, she plays with a juking, strutting style and always steps up in the biggest moments. Her 26 goals included the game-winner of their ninth-consecutive city title. The best player of arguably the greatest girls’ city team ever, she also had 16 assists to propel the Champions to their second-straight sectional championship appearance.  

Sophie Davila, Morton (Ill.), junior 
Formed a brilliant one-two punch with midfielder Addie Dea, demonstrating sharp command control, fluency and toughness on the ball. Great in space or off the dribble, she was a great deal more than a one-note player, as evidenced by her 13 goals and team-high 15 assists for the AA state power. 

Claire DeCook, Naperville North, sophomore 
Making a triumphant return from a devastating ACL injury her freshman year, the repeat selection again showed elite and generational talent. Big and fast, and dangerous with the ball, she was brilliant off movement and frequently fought off double teams. She could score equally well with her back to the goal. Most impressively, she had a flair for late-game heroics. A top-two player in her class, she finished with 14 goals and 10 assists for the state powerhouse. Named the Player of the Year by Naperville Sun. 

Charlotte Dellin, New Trier, senior
Shared the Chicagoland Soccer Player of the Year distinction with Trevians’ keeper Annie Fowler. Put together “very possibly the best postseason in program history,” per coach Jim Burnside. Scored seven goals and added an assist in the Trevians’ state championship run. The Fairfield recruit finished with 15 goals and six assists.

Ellie Egeland, Stevenson, senior 
The Maryland recruit and repeat selection showcased next-level offensive skills with her elite blend of size, speed, quickness and presence in the box. Great in the air and dangerous on or off the ball, she struck constant fear in the opposition with her ability to get to the edge or finish from distance. She scored eight game-winning goals among her 28 tallies. Delivered nine assists. 

Abrianna Garrett, Civic Memorial, senior 
A year after scoring a state-best 122 points and netting 54 goals, she again showcased her superb shot-creation and elite scoring-prowess. Fast, fluid and very technical, the Missouri-St. Louis commit delivered from anywhere on the field. With quickness to get free and the poise and composure to finish, she returned above the 100-point barrier with 45 goals and 15 assists.

Anya Gulbrandsen, Oswego East, senior — First Team 
The Wisconsin recruit and three-time selection is simply the greatest player (male or female) in school history. The converted midfielder showcased blinding speed, quickness and creativity. With her 27 goals and nine assists, she ended her remarkable four-year career as the program leader in goals (89), assists (35) and single-season goals (30, set last year). The Southwest Prairie Conference MVP was also named the Player of the Year by the Beacon-News/Courier-News.

Nevaeh Gyurko, South Elgin, sophomore
The unfortunate ACL injury to Ella Dihel paved the way for an impressive breakout season. Angular, lithe and rangy, she used her near 6–foot size to brilliant effect, dominating in the air and finishing with authority off movement. Equally effective up-close or from distance with fluidity and grace, she played at a relentless pace. Finished with 26 goals and 12 assists.

Katelyn Haiser, Plainfield North, sophomore 
Emerged as the Tigers’ next great offensive talent with her scintillating combination of size, speed, quickness and shot making. She betrayed her youth with power, strength and athleticism. She scored a team-high 33 goals, including the game-winner that ended Lockport’s perfect season. She added six assists for the sectional finalist.

Cortlyn Hefty, Belvidere North, senior
Scored at such an insane and dizzying pace that she flirted with the 150-point mark. A two-time selection, the Cleveland State recruit scored in every conceivable manner thanks to her elite finishing skills. Her speed, quickness and power were exceptional. She scored a state-best 70 goals — the third highest total in the IHSA girls’ record book. Added nine assists for the Class AA sectional qualifier.

Avery Hesseldenz, Freeburg, senior 
Was one of just three players to break the 50-goal barrier. Fast, explosive and highly creative with the ball, the Missouri-St. Louis recruit was a one-person wrecking crew. Opponents just prayed that she missed. Her 116 points on 52 goals and 16 assists were the third highest individual total in the state last season.

Kamryn Hoffman, Springfield, sophomore
After her electrifying debut last year, the two-time selection solidified her standing as one of the state’s top young talents. She is the rare natural scorer who is equally dangerous creating for others. Working off her excellent speed, quickness and great feel for getting to the goal, she finished with 33 goals and 31 assists for the sectional qualifier.

Grace Kapsch, Fenwick, senior
A two-time selection, she leveraged her basketball background and training to heightened effect, using her size, and strength to create favorable positions. She also showed great footwork, balance and composure inside the box or operating from the perimeter. The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division Player of the Year finished with 15 goals and seven assists.

Talia Kaempf, Wheaton North, junior 
Fluid, mobile and quick on the ball, she created a constant state of duress for opposing defenses. She showcased elite size, range and power, and was equally gifted as a creator or finisher, especially in concert with forward Jane Rogers. A brilliant free kick specialist, she finished with 23 goals and 14 assists for the sectional finalist.

Zoe Kormah, Pekin, junior 
One of the state’s top two-sport athletes, the soccer and basketball star combined superb height, range, length and power. A repeat selection, she expanded her playmaking and secondary creation skills without sacrificing her scoring efficiency. Using her size to her advantage, she finished with 18 goals and 12 assists.

Ava LaFollette, Notre Dame (Peoria), sophomore
The Metamora transfer proved the missing piece for one of the state’s best teams, providing an accelerant at the top of the attack. Fast, mobile and virtually impossible to stop in space, she repeatedly found the openings and vulnerabilities of backlines. She finished with 26 goals and 12 assists for the Class AA third place team.

Rylann Law, Glenwood, junior 
The repeat selection solidified her status as one of the most electrifying players in the state. Playing with flair, style and great exuberance, she utilized her speed, quickness and finishing touch with authority. She scored 26 goals and posted 10 assists for the Class AA supersectional qualifier. 

Gracey LePage, Crystal Lake South, freshman
She announced herself as a daunting, skilled and very talented newcomer. Blending size, speed and power, she demonstrated a superb instinct for the goal, getting to the edge, and finishing in the air or shooting off movement. With a great first touch and the ability to get past defenders, she registered 38 goals and 15 assists.

Jocelyn Leigh, Evanston, senior 
The Loyola recruit and three-time selection finished her career as one of the best players of her generation. Big, mobile and very quick, she struck fear in the opposition, drawing constant double- and triple-teams. Her elite size, length and instinct for the goal made her virtually unstoppable. She added a career-high for assists this season. She ended her great career with a hat-trick against Lane in the sectional semifinal loss and finished with 22 goals and 13 helpers.

Gracie Lisota, Hersey, sophomore 
Another exhilarating young talent who optimized an expanded role and seized her opportunities. Playing with focused and relentless action, she staked her claim to being one of the best players in her class. The Mid-Suburban League East Division Player of the Year finished with 18 goals and 12 assists.

London Looby, Triad, sophomore 
One of the bright young prospects in the talent-laden suburbs of St. Louis, she powered the Knights’ state finals run. She dazzled with quickness, poise and the ability to create off the dribble and play in the air. Showing great touch and footwork, she finished with a team-best 16 goals and five assists for the Class AA state runner-up.

Piper Lucier, Barrington, junior 
This makes three-straight appearances for the riveting talent, a quick and explosive athlete who has the versatility to play anywhere on the field. The converted midfielder maintained her scoring prowess and expanded her playmaking range. Her vision, balance and ability to change directions is something to behold. The Marquette recruit finished with 13 goals and a team-best 18 assists for the supersectional qualifier.

Maddie Mauch, Columbia, senior 
The state’s best small school player operated at a higher level. Electric in space and explosive off the ball, she was virtually impossible to stop. The McKendree recruit scored every way imaginable, improved her assist rate and scored 53 percent more goals. The three-time selection finished her career with a stunning 109 points on 43 goals and 23 assists.

Cate McDonnell, Hinsdale Central, senior
Graceful, tough and creative with the ball, she showed anything was possible. Quick and strong, she played with poise and balance and made sure decisions. She was dynamic in space or maneuvering through tight windows. Finished with 15 goals and nine assists for the sectional qualifier.

Caroline Mortonson, Lyons, junior
One of the top players in her class, the Miami (Ohio) recruit and three-time selection utilized her exceptional size, power and range to overpowering effect. Great with the ball, she showed great footwork, anticipation and the ability to work in space. She is the ideal shot-creating forward. Her playmaking is exceptional. Finished with 11 goals and nine assists for the supersectional qualifier.

Sophia Musial, York, senior 
The DePaul recruit made an instant impact in her only year of high school soccer. Fast, quick and dangerous, she showed the positional flexibility to play anywhere on the field. Creating havoc at the top, she showed great instincts, power and creativity. Terrific on or off the ball, she finished with 17 goals and 19 assists for the sectional finalist.

Ellie Neath, Edwardsville, junior
She powered the Tigers’ state run with her sharp blend of speed, quickness on the ball, and a terrific finishing touch. She was equally skilled as a creator or a closer, playing off her athleticism and composure in the box. She posted a double-double with 17 goals and 13 assists for the fourth-place state finisher.

Ava Peterson, Lincoln-Way West, senior
The Wisconsin-Platteville recruit built off her early promise with a singular season that broke the program's single-season record for goals. Showing great instinct, skill and quickness off the ball, she staked out her own space and found her groove, revealing a sharp first touch and excellent poise in the final third. The Southwest Suburban Conference Red Division Player of the Year scored 28 goals and added seven assists.

Michaela Quinn, York, senior 
A rock for one of the state's best teams, she revealed elite skills as a creator and finisher. Fast and explosive in space, she was great off the dribble and a physical presence inside the box. Great at the point of attack, she finished with 18 goals and 20 assists for the sectional finalist. The two-time cross country all-stater and member of two Dukes state championship teams will run at Indiana.

Jane Rogers, Wheaton North, sophomore
After an auspicious debut last year, she took her game to another level, solidifying her standing as a top-two player in her class. Big, fast and elusive, she combined elite shot-making with an intuitive and natural flair. Great in the air, she has a mastery and poise that betrays her youth. The repeat selection scored 30 goals and added 21 assists for a sectional finalist. Named the DuKane Conference Player of the Year.

Sarah Sarnowski, Barrington, senior 
The Saint Louis recruit and repeat selection worked through an injury-marred season that undercut her full athletic prowess. She has exceptional speed, an elusiveness in space and the natural ability to find the ball. She was just as dangerous as a creator. Despite missing multiple games, she finished with 12 goals and 13 assists.

Lily Senese, Metea Valley, junior 
On a team stacked with college recruits, the Northern Michigan signee broke through as a high-energy, gifted and talented scorer. Utilizing her size, speed and quickness, she was great at the point of attack and optimized her chances. She scored a team-high 19 goals and added five assists for the powerhouse program.

Abby Snowden, Lane, senior
In her only year of high school, she was a difference-maker on arguably the greatest girls’ city team. Mobile and fluid, she was great at getting to the edge, delivering balls into the box and creating her own chances. Her two goals keyed the sectional upset of Evanston. Despite missing several games due to concussion protocol, she finished with 13 goals and 12 assists for the nine-time city champion.

Addison Stanciak, Warren, junior
The Saint Louis recruit and two-time selection solidified her reputation as an elite and breathtaking talent. She blends size, speed, agility and quickness, and plays with purpose and conviction. Always ready to attack or create pressure, she significantly improved her secondary playmaking. She finished with 20 goals and 10 assists for the sectional qualifier. 

Laney Stark, St. Charles North, senior — First Team
Only New Trier’s Charlotte Dellin had a better individual state tournament than the two-time selection and Wisconsin-Green Bay recruit. She had a spectacular state title game performance with two goals and scored the game-winning goals in the supersectional and state semifinal. Her blend of speed, quickness and shot making was sensational. Finished with 20 goals and 12 assists for the state runner-up.

Madison Vasiloff, Granite City, senior
One of the best players from Southern Illinois, the explosive and versatile player optimized the attack. Brilliantly deployed speed, quickness and change of pace, and showed a great ability to get to the edge or find the goal. The Lindenwood recruit tallied 27 goals and registered five assists.

Mya Wardle, Notre Dame (Peoria), senior 
A versatile and gifted talent, the repeat selection was the lynchpin of the varied and powerful attack. The Eastern Kentucky recruit used her playmaking, first touch and ability to create off the dribble to extreme effect in space or the open field. She scored 17 goals and added 22 assists for the Class AA third place finisher. The daughter of former Hinsdale Central basketball star and  Bradley University's men's coach Brian Wardle, she was named Player of the Year by the Peoria Journal-Star for a second time.

Gabby Wojtarowicz, Jacobs, junior
The Loyola recruit fit right in among the other very gifted offensive players in the Fox Valley Conference. She showed a great touch, ability in space and a terrific finishing instinct off movement or in the air. She scored 33 goals and added eight assists.

Grace Wood, Andrew, senior
A terrific open-field talent, she played with relentless pace and high energy, consistently creating off the dribble and setting-up scoring chances. Fast, quick and elusive, she made the attack hum. Finished with 11 goals and 16 assists for a sectional finalist.

Gwen Zimmerman, Fremd, sophomore 
The repeat selection showed last year was no fluke. A repeat state qualifier in track, she utilized her speed, size and playmaking abilities to create constant pressure in the final third. Mobile and physical, she showed a great instinct for the goal and finished against contact or through tight windows. She scored 14 goals and added seven assists for the Class 3A third place state finisher.