The Best XIs have been published for the WPSL's conferences. Despite being published after the conclusion of the post-season, they are clearly a reflection of the regular season too (since they include players on teams who opted out of post-season). In fact, a team who opted out (Minnesota Thunder) accumulated the most mentions in the whole region.
That said, lining up in an incredibly attacking 3-3-4 line-up:
GK Brooke Goerish, Minnesota Thunder (Colorado, Fr.)
D Izzy Halunen, Joy AC (St. Cloud State, Jr.)
D Abby O’Brien, Minnesota Thunder (Milwaukee, So.) – 2-Time (2025 & 2026)
D Siena Sanchez, Minnesota Thunder (Hastings H.S.)
MF Emily Olson, St. Croix Legacy (St. Catherine, Jr.)
MF Maddie Shillings, Minnesota Thunder (East Ridge H.S.)
MF Matigann Vixayvong, Salvo SC (Minnesota, So.)
F Clara Fedunok, Minnesota Thunder (Woodbury H.S.)
[The joint top goalscorer in the Conference, with 6 goals]
F Berit Parten, Salvo SC (Iowa, Jr.)
F Amara Smith, St. Croix Legacy Minnesota State, (Jr.) – 2-Time (2025 & 2026)
F Elle Wildman, Salvo SC (Iowa, So.)
Honorable Mention (aka. the bench): GK Ayden Gagner, Salvo SC; GK Sam Mattes, MN Bliss FC; D Fiona Skwierawski, Salvo SC; MF Avery Petty, Salvo SC; MF Bella Naples, Minnesota Thunder; MF Stella Nielsen, St. Croix Legacy; F Ashlyn O’Malley, Mankato United Soccer Club.
We are on the college beat for the first time this upcoming season, so keep an eye out for mentions of these athletes in their collegiate seasons. Stay tuned for more details.
