Every year, Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer takes immense pride in watching our alumni shine on the national stage, and the 2025 college season has been no exception. From postseason conference honors to impact performances in the NCAA playoffs, our former players continue to represent the Rising DNA with excellence, resilience, and leadership. As programs across Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA wrapped up their seasons, several of our graduates earned standout recognition for their contributions—further proving that the pathway from Rising to college soccer remains one of the strongest and most successful in the country.
Congratulations to the following Rising Alumni*:
- Ally Watchel (Colorado Mesa University) All-RAMC First Team
- Ansley Burns (Williams College) 2025 All-NESCAC Second Team
- Alyssa Peregrino (Delaware State University) All-NEC All-Rookie Starting Team
- Ariana Marshall (North Central College) NCAA DIII Women’s National Championship Tournament
- Braxton Montgomery (Rutgers University) 2025 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
- Carly Campbell (North Central College) NCAA DIII Women’s National Championship Tournament
- Gianna Sparaco (Regis University) Honorable Mention Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
- Izzy Lee (Babson College – NEWMAC) 2025 NEWMAC Rookie of the Year
- Jan Villegas (Phoenix College) – NJCAA DII Men’s Soccer Championship, All-Conference First Team
- Jada Rodriguez (North Central College) NCAA DIII Women’s National Championship Tournament
- Josh Martinez (University of San Diego) West Coast Conference Champions, NCAA DI National Championship Tournament
- Kate Faasse (University of North Carolina) 2025 All-ACC Third Team, NCAA DI Championship Tournament
- Kelly Hitchcock (Illinois Tech University) Midfielder of the Year Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference
- Madison Hall (Concordia University Irvine) All-PacWest
- Maddie Lucas (St. Mary’s University) All-Conference Honorable Mention
- Maggie Cagle (University of Virginia) 2025 All-ACC Second Team
- Michal Cagungun (Dartmouth University) NCAA DI Championship Tournament
- Millie Greer (University of Iowa) 2025 All-Big Ten Second Team
- Olivia Kowall (Grambling University) All-SWAC Second Team
- Taylor Beede (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) HCAC Champion, NCAA DIII Championship Tournament
*List will be continued to be updated. If you know of an alumni who has received a post season award/recognition or qualified for the post season, please email communications@prfcyouthsoccer.com.
