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Vote for Herald-Tribune's 2026 Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Readers can vote for the top player from Manatee and Sarasota counties
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:13pm
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The Herald-Tribune's annual celebration of the region's top high school soccer talent showcases the dynamic energy and skill of the game.Sarasota TodayThe Herald-Tribune has announced its 2026 Winter All-Area girls soccer team selections, honoring the top players from Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Readers can now vote to determine the 2026 Girls Soccer Player of the Year from the First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention lists.
Why it matters
The annual Herald-Tribune All-Area teams recognize the standout high school soccer talent in the region, celebrating the hard work and achievements of local student-athletes. The Player of the Year award allows the community to have a voice in honoring the most impactful player of the season.
The details
The Herald-Tribune's 2026 Winter All-Area girls soccer team features three distinct lists - First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mentions. Readers can now visit the newspaper's website to vote for their choice for the 2026 Girls Soccer Player of the Year from the players named to these rosters.
- The All-Area team selections were announced on April 9, 2026.
- Voting for the 2026 Girls Soccer Player of the Year is now open.
The players
Manatee and Sarasota counties
The two Florida counties represented in the Herald-Tribune's All-Area girls soccer teams.
What’s next
Readers have until April 23, 2026 to cast their vote for the 2026 Girls Soccer Player of the Year on the Herald-Tribune's website.
The takeaway
The Herald-Tribune's annual All-Area teams and Player of the Year award shine a spotlight on the top high school soccer talent in the Sarasota and Manatee region, celebrating the hard work and achievements of local student-athletes.
