Top 10 Girls Soccer Teams and Players to Watch in Aurora-Elgin Area for 2026 Season

St. Charles East brings back big-time punch on offense, but watch out for South Elgin and Oswego

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:23am

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Patrick Z. McGavin previews the top girls soccer teams and players to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area for the upcoming 2026 season. St. Charles East, South Elgin, and Oswego are among the top teams, led by standout players like Mya Leon, Nevaeh Gyurko, and Jordyn Washington.

Why it matters

The Aurora-Elgin area is a hotbed for high school girls soccer talent, with several teams and players poised to make a big impact this upcoming season. This preview provides insight into the top contenders and rising stars that will shape the competitive landscape.

The details

St. Charles East returns a stacked lineup with nine starters back, led by sophomore forward Mya Leon, who scored 34 goals last season. South Elgin is led by senior forward Nevaeh Gyurko, the 2025 Player of the Year, and senior midfielder Avianna Hernandez. Oswego brings back nine starters and four key rotation players, including senior forward Jordyn Washington, who scored 28 goals in 2025. Other teams and players to watch include Metea Valley, St. Charles North, Kaneland, and Batavia.

  • The 2026 girls soccer season is set to begin in the spring of 2026.

The players

Mya Leon

A sophomore forward at St. Charles East who scored 34 goals last season.

Nevaeh Gyurko

A senior forward at South Elgin and the 2025 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year, who scored 23 goals and had 8 assists last season.

Jordyn Washington

A senior forward at Oswego who scored 28 goals last year.

Emma Strcic

A senior midfielder at Metea Valley who has committed to play at DePaul University.

Mackenzie Lorkowski

A senior goalkeeper at Burlington Central who has committed to play at Louisiana Tech.

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The takeaway

The Aurora-Elgin area is poised for an exciting girls soccer season, with several top teams and players ready to showcase their talents. Fans can look forward to high-scoring offenses, stifling defenses, and intense rivalries as these programs compete for conference and state titles.