ECNL Girls Best XI: The top New England players from the 2010 age group

Ashley Dimnaku was a key part of a star-studded midfield for league champion FC Stars Blue. (FC Stars Blue)

The 2010 age group entered this year’s ECNL girls season with plenty of hype.

FC Stars Blue, fresh off a trip to the national quarterfinals, returned significant talent for its New England Conference title defense. And teams like Connecticut FC, Select SC and Scorpions SC were ripe with star power and primed to crack the upper echelon of the league.

When the dust settled on the seven-month season, the 2010 age group met expectations. FC Stars Blue repeated as league champions, while CFC and Select SC both reached postseason play in the Showcase Cup, illustrating the depth across this level.

Now, it’s time to unveil our Best XI from the 2010s for the 2025-26 season. It was an important year for this age group since many players are in the Class of 2028, for which the recruiting window opened in June. Our squad is headlined by a recent Power Four commit, but also includes several players coming off breakout springs. The team was picked based on my observations throughout the season, as well as input from coaches.

I chose three forwards, four midfielders, three defenders and one goalkeeper. FC Stars Blue led with four selections, and Select was second with three.

Here’s our ECNL Girls Best XI for the 2010s.