Group A Preview

Every team in Group A holds National Championship experience, and three of the four teams competed at Nationals in 2016, which includes Beach FC 98 Academy (CA-S), EGA Maroon 98 (NE) and 98 CR Academy (NC). FC Kansas City and CR Academy have both made it to the National Championship semifinals, while Beach FC competed in the finals just last year as it fell to Group B contester YMS Premier Xplosion 98 (PA-E). This will be the second National Championship run for Beach FC, EGA Maroon and CR Academy, while FC Kansas City will head to Nationals for its third time.

Group B Preview

Group B is loaded with experienced teams, including 2016 National Champion YMS Premier Xplosion 98 (PA-E) and 2012 National Champion ASA Coyotes (MD). This year will mark ASA Coyotes (MD)’s fifth run at the National Championships, and before YMS claimed the National title last year, it had made the National finals in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Team Chicago Academy 1998 Elite (IL), who competed in the 2016 National Championships, also joins the group, earning its spot through the National League. The lone newcomer to Nationals is WSA 98 Red (OK), who will compete as the Region III Representative. WSA will have some intense competition, but it has built experience in the short period of time through state cup and the Region III Championships.

Region I: ASA Coyotes (MD)

How they got to Nationals
ASA Coyotes (MD) heads into its fifth run at the National Championships after earning the 2017 Region I Championships title, defeating 2016 National Champion YMS Premier Xplosion 98 (PA-E) in the final match. ASA Coyotes took first in Group C with an undefeated record, scoring 13 goals and only allowing two. In the semifinals, ASA Coyotes claimed a 3-0 win over WVFC 98 Black (WV), and it took kicks from the mark to defeat YMS, but ASA prevailed to obtain another shot at the National Championships.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2017
Region Finals: 2014
Region Semis: 2013
National Champions: 2012
National Championships Group: 2013, 2014, 2016
2015-16 National League Red: Champion (6-1)
2014-15 National League Red: 6th (2-4-1)
2013-14 National League Blue: Runner Up: (4-2-1)
2012-13 National League Blue: Champion (5-1-1)

Player Accolades
State ODP: Paula Germino-Watnick, Jade Ruiters, Amanda Wilson, Lindsay Wytkind, Emma Anderson, Juliana Comer, Deena DeSilva
Region ODP: Emma Anderson, Amanda Wilson, Jade Ruiters
2016 National Championships Best XI: Jade Ruiters
2014 National Championships Best XI: Paula Germino-Watnick, Jade Ruiters
2013 National Championships Best XI: Paula Germino-Watnick, Jade Ruiters
2012 National Championships Golden Ball: Paula Germino-Watnick
2012 National Championships Best XI: Paula Germino-Watnick, Jade Ruiters
2016 National Championships Top Scorer: Emma Anderson (Tied 2nd)
2012-13 National League Top Scorers: Emma Anderson (Tied 2nd)
2017 Region I Championships Top Scorer: Emma Anderson
2012 Region I Champs Top Scorers: Emma Anderson (Tied 4th)

College Programs
Julia Abbott
University of Cincinnati
Emma Anderson
Columbia University
Madeline Beaulieu
Canisius College
Callie Beckwith
Campbell University
Taylor Bennett
Syracuse University
Hailey Bicknell
Niagara University
Alicia Brimmer
University of Maryland, College Park
Juliana Comer
Cornell University
Deena DeSilva
George Washington University
Sabrina Doherty
Ursinus College
Paula Germino-Watnick
Georgetown University
Julia Gray
Providence College
Drew Kesterman
Georgetown University
Lydia Narum
Salisbury University
Dana Reed
Louisiana State University
Jennafer Rohlin
Western Kentucky University
Jade Ruiters
Boston College
Hannah Warner
Towson University
Amanda Wilson
Villanova University
Lyndsay Wytkind
Haverford College

Coach
Kevin Layton

Region II: EGA Maroon 98 (NE)

How they got to Nationals
EGA Maroon 98 (NE) will go for its second consecutive National Championships run after becoming back-to-back Region II Champions. The Nebraska side won its group with a 2-0-1 record, scoring five goals and allowing three. It took two 2-0 wins in the semifinals and finals to earn the regional title.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2015, 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2016, 2017
2016 National Championships: Group (1-2-0)
2017 National League Blue: 5th (3-3-1)
Player Accolades
State ODP: Hannah Davis, Christina Baxter

College Programs
Rachael Baker
Oral Roberts University
Christina Baxter
Kansas State University
Mallory Broady
University of Central Missouri
Bailey Cascio
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Hannah Davis
Kansas State University
Jade King
Texas Tech University
Leah Kirchner
University of Central Missouri
Kailey Lane
University of Kansas
Kaitlin Maxwell
Missouri State University
Madison McKeever
Northwest Missouri State University
Brylie Meyer
Missouri State University
Brenna Ochoa
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sydney Peitzmeier
Illinois State University
Kayleigh Putnam
Missouri State University
Delaney Stekr
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Emma Wilson
University of Missouri, Kansas City

Coach
Marcus Kelcher

Region III: WSA 98 Red (OK)

How they got to Nationals
As the lone newcomer to the National Championships, WSA 98 Red (OK) looks to use its run at the Region III Championships to provide experience. WSA took second in Pool B at the Region III Championships, finishing group play with a 2-1-0 record. After defeating Tampa Bay United Premier 98 (FL), 2-1, in the semifinals, WSA faced Pool B leader, 98 CR Academy (NC). While WSA fell to CR Academy for the second time that week, WSA heads to the National Championships as the Region III Representative due to CR Academy previously qualifying through the National League.

tional Championship Series History
State Champs: 2017
Region Finals: 2017
Player Accolades
2017 Region III Championships Top Scorer: Jaci Jones (Tied 3rd)

College Programs
Megan Bell
Northern Oklahoma College
Madison Dye
Northeastern State University
Revella Fisher
Rose State College
Kayla Foster
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Anna Gornell
Oral Roberts University
Jaci Jones
Oklahoma State University
Jordan Langebartels
Oral Roberts University
Morgan Medina
Northern Oklahoma College
Mariah Nicolet
Northeastern State University

Coach
Ryan Bush

Wildcard: FC Kansas City Forte Elite 98 (MO)

How they got to Nationals
While FC Kansas City Forte Elite 98 (MO) will go to the National Championships as a wildcard, the National Championship Series is not a new experience for the Missouri team. FC Kansas City took first in its group at the 2017 Region II Championships with an undefeated record, scoring 19 goals and allowing four. In the semifinals, FC Kansas City posted a 4-0 win over Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres (MN), and although it fell to EGA Maroon 98 (NE) in the finals, FC Kansas City has gained the opportunity to compete in the National Championships.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2012, 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2015
Region Semis: 2016
Region Finals: 2017
2015 National Championship: Semifinalists
2014 National Championships: Group (1-1-1)
2013-14 National League Blue: Runner Up (4-0-3)

Player Accolades
2017 Region II Championships Top Scorers: Kassandra Ginther, Kayla Deaver (Tied 3rd)
2014 Best XI: Kayla Deaver
2015 Best XI: Kayla Deaver

College Programs
Rylan Childers
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Ashley Coonfield
Missouri State University
Kayla Deaver
University of Memphis
Sidney Ewing
Indiana State University
Lily Farkas
University of Michigan
Afton Fennewald
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kassandra Ginther
Iowa State University
Abigail Groom
Indiana State University
Elizabeth Mann
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Alexis Mitchell
University of South Dakota
Alexa Palacio
Missouri State University
Abigail Small
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Nina Stine
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Amanda Sullivan
Missouri State University

Coach
Goran Karadzov

National League Blue 1: Beach FC 98 Academy (CA-S)

How they got to Nationals
As the 2016-17 National League Blue Division Champion, Beach FC 98 Academy (CA-S) goes into the National Championships with plenty of experience. The Cal South side went 6-0-1 during the National League season, posting 20 goals and allowing five. Nadiyah Sigueiros scored eight of those 20 goals and has played a key role for Beach FC.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2015, 2016, 2017
Region Quarters: 2014
Region Semis: 2015
2015-16 National League Red: Runner Up (5-1-1)
2016-17 National league Blue: Champion (6-0-1)
2016 National Championships: Finalist

Player Accolades
State ODP: Aaquila McLyn, Viviana Villacorta, Hillary Beall, Kayla Cannon
Region ODP: Jennifer Burr, Madison Kennel, Whitney Davis, Nadiyah Siqueiros
2015-16 National League Top Scorers: Nadiyah Siqueiros (Tied 3rd)
2016-17 National League Top Scorer: Nadiyah Sigueiros
U.S. National Team Players: Viviana Villacorta, Savannah DeMelo, Hillary Beall

College Programs
Myah Baksh
Santa Clara University
Hillary Beall
University of Michigan
Jennifer Burr
University of San Diego
Kimberly Butland
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
Kayla Cannon
Long Beach State University
Whitney Davis
University of California, Berkeley
Savannah DeMelo
University of Southern California
Emily Duenas
University of North Carolina, Asheville
Tatum Gee
Princeton University
Madison Kennel
Northwestern University
Aaqila McLyn
Washington State University
Kelly O’Neill
Denison University
Sarah Pister
Long Beach State University
Catherine Post
University of California, Santa Barbara
Abigail Ross
University of California, San Diego
Nadiyah Siqueiros
Long Beach State University
Viviana Villacorta
University of California, Los Angeles
Delaney Whittet
University of California, San Diego

Coach
Mauricio Ingrassia

National League Blue 2: Team Chicago Academy 1998 Elite (IL)

How they got to Nationals
Team Chicago Academy 1998 Elite (IL) earns a spot at the National Championships after taking second in the National League Blue Division. The Illinois side went 4-1-2 throughout the season, recording 11 goals and allowing six. Team Chicago will look to build off of its 2016 run at the National Championships after going 1-1-1 in group play.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2016
2015-16 National League Blue: Champion (4-0-3)
2016-17 National League Blue: Runner Up (4-1-2)
2016 National Championships: Group (1-1-1)

Player Accolades
State ODP: Haley Singer
Region ODP: Alyssa Bombacino
Mexico Youth National Team: Jasmine Ruiz

College Programs
Alyssa Bombacino
Marquette University
Maggie Hillman
University of Illinois, Champaign
Jordan King
Miami University (Ohio)
Morgan Krause
University of Iowa
Keegan Maris
Valparaiso University
Natalie Massa
University of Iowa
Kennedy Metzger
Ball State University
Allie Mikos
Lewis University
Nicole Mondi
Purdue University
Riley O’Brien
Illinois State University
Jasmine Ruiz
Villanova University
Samantha Sample
University of Illinois, Champaign
MaKenna Schoolman
Grand Valley State University
Erin Sweda
Indiana State University

Coach
Dave Lovercheck

National League Red 1: YMS Premier Xplosion 98 (PA-E)

How they got to Nationals
The 2016 National Champion, YMS Premier Xplosion 98 (PA-E), won its second consecutive National League Red Division title to make it to the National Championships for its fifth run. YMS went 6-0-1 during the National League season as it piled on 18 goals and surrendered four. YMS also nearly won the 2017 Region I Championships title, but fell to ASA Coyotes (MD) in kicks from the mark during the final match.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2012, 2013, 2014
Region Semis: 2016
Region Finals: 2017
National Championships Finalist: 2013, 2014, 2015
National Champions: 2016
2016-17 National League Red: Champion (6-0-1)
2015-16 National League Red: Champion (6-1)
2014-15 National League Blue: Runner Up (4-0-3)
2013-14 National League Red Runner Up (4-2-1)

Player Accolades
State ODP: Danielle Samson, Murphy Agnew, Margaret Daeche, Brie Pavol
Region ODP: Murphy Agnew
2014, 2015, 2016 National Championships Golden Ball: Murphy Agnew
2016 National Championships Best XI: Murphy Agnew, Margaret Daeche
2015 National Championships Best XI: Murphy Agnew, Maddie Elwell
2014 National Championships Best XI: Murphy Agnew, Brynn Skelly
2013 National Championships Golden Glove: Danielle Samson
2013 National Championships Best XI: Brie Pavol, Margaret Daeche, Danielle Samson
2016 National Championships Top Scorers: Murphy Agney
2016 Region I Champs Top Scorers: Murphy Agnew (Tied 4th)
2015 National Championships Top Scorers: Murphy Agnew (Tied 3rd)
2014 National Championships Top Scorers: Murphy Agnew

College Programs
Murphy Agnew
Harvard University
Vanessa Alessi
Loyola University (Maryland)
Rachel Beri
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Margaret Daeche
Drexel University
Maddie Elwell
Vanderbilt University
Emily Horn
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Gabrielle Isola
Villanova University
Abby Johnson
Southeastern Louisiana University
Claire Micheletti
Colgate University
Sarah Patrignani
Philadelphia University
Brie Pavol
Mercer University
Rebecca Rossett
Vanderbilt University
Danielle Samson
Philadelphia University
Julia Simkus
Princeton University
Josephine Tennant
The College of New Jersey
Allison Trzaska
University of Pennsylvania
Meredith Webber
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Coach
John Greaves

National League Red 2: 98 CR Academy (NC)

How they got to Nationals
98 CR Academy (NC) took second in the 2016-17 National League Red Division to earn a berth to the National Championships. The North Carolina side went 5-0-2 during the season, posting 18 goals and allowing four. CR Academy also claimed the 2017 Region III Championships title, but the team will represent the National League in Frisco.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2016, 2017
2016 National Championships: Semifinalists
2016-17 National League Red: Runner Up (5-0-2)

Player Accolades
State ODP: Faith Adams, Alexandra Odle, Tori Paul
Region ODP: Faith Adams, Alexandra Odle, Tori Paul, Ashlynn Serepca, Mia Thillet, Kursten Von Klahr
Under-18 U.S. Women’s National Team: Ashlynn Serepca, Courtney Walker
Puerto Rico National Team: Mia Thillet
2016 National Championships Best XI: Courtney Walker, Molly McGarry
2016 Region III Championships Top Scorers: Molly McGarry (2nd), Ashlynn Serepca (3rd)
2017 Region III Championships Top Scorers: Courtney Walker (Tied 3rd)
2016-17 National League Top Scorers: Molly McGarry (2nd), Ashlynn Serepca (3rd)

College Programs
Mary Givens
Princeton University
Molly McGarry
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Emery Noll
Carnegie Mellon University
Olivia Odle
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Madison Oracion
University of Maryland, College Park
Tori Paul
University of Maryland, College Park
Naomi Powell
North Carolina State University
Ashlynn Serepca
University of Virginia
Abigail Stapleton
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Mia Thillet
North Carolina State University
Kursten Von Klahr
North Carolina State University
Brandi Walker
University of North Florida

Coach
Nathan Williams