By OkayGoal 
Our Girls Soccer Network ambassadors are making waves both on and off the field. These exceptional athletes embody the spirit of excellence in girls’ soccer, demonstrating the leadership, dedication, and passion that make them ideal partners for Girls Soccer Network. Discover some of our accomplished ambassadors as they share their individual achievements, personal passions, and bold visions for the future of women’s soccer.
Fifi Garcia
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Garcia is a current California star in not just soccer, but three different sports. She grew up in Huntington Beach, California, was raised with three brothers, and currently plays for SoCal Blues. Her coaches have described her as a “genius” in the game of soccer, and she is also an 11-time All-American track star and top softball player. Garcia has become the youngest athlete ever sponsored by Puma.
In 2023, she was named Sports Illustrated Young Lady of the Year, earning a spot on the front cover of the magazine. Garcia has gained well-deserved recognition from the sports community for her hard work, grit, and ability to be a well-rounded teammate.
Angel Nami
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(@angelsoccer_23)Nami currently plays for Pateodores, where she has been named top scorer in the 2024/2025 season. Nami has been influential on social media, sharing her own tips and tricks for soccer development, both in group settings and individually. Growing up, Nami explained that “she loved learning how to work as a team, meeting new players, traveling to different places, and being competitive.”. She is candid about her training experiences and encourages youth players to take their development into their own hands and be creative, such as using a wall for passing practice and setting personal goals to push themselves in areas they need to work on.
Most recently, Nami and her team became Surf Cup Champions, and Nami showed a keen eye for the goal. She was drawn to her position as forward, wing, or even center midfield “because it reflects how much [she] loves running, scoring, and passing.”. She loves the positional aspect of the game and getting to have the pressure and responsibility that allows her to push herself and become a game changer.
Outside of sports, Nami is huge on spending time with both family and friends, traveling, and being able to express her creative side with drawing, writing, and reading. Nami explained that “no matter what, soccer always finds its way into [her] life somehow.”
Maven Castaneda
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Castaneda is a top goalkeeper in Southern California, playing for Slammers. Growing up, Castaneda would watch her older sister play soccer and decided to hop in the goal and block her shots. Along with playing on grass fields, she has proven to excel in indoor soccer. Castaneda explained that she “loved the quick shots and fast style of play.” Indoor soccer helps “with quick reaction shots and being quick on your feet.” She is incredibly dynamic in goal and leads her teammates with calm ball movement and communication. In the future, Castaneda hopes to make an ECNL team next season and eventually play professionally.
Avery McCormack
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McCormack is from Los Angeles and currently plays as a defensive midfielder for LA Surf. On her high school team, McCormack led the entire league in goals scored and points, earning Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman. Along with her on-field success, she has gained a large Instagram following for her impressive freestyle juggling videos. She is quick on her feet and incredibly creative, often freestyling “around-the-world” moves and balancing tricks. Additionally, in her free time, she enjoys making art such as jewelry and stamps. McCormack has aspirations of playing in the World Cup one day, and her determination has made this goal seem possible.
Payton Fraser
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Fraser is from Moorpark, California, and plays as both a center back and forward. Her versatility on the field has made her a valuable asset to the game. She completely dominates in the air, making her a key player in corner kicks, both scoring goals with her head and defending them as well. Payton has been passionate about playing soccer ever since she can remember, playing in her backyard and in AYSO. Payton explained that she loved learning “the feeling of winning a game, and scoring a goal, the feeling of winning a tackle and playing with [her] teammates.”.
In the future, Payton would love to play D1 soccer, professional soccer, and one day for the USWNT. She most recently announced her commitment to play D1 soccer at Utah State University! Congrats Payton! She also expressed that she would consider becoming a coach one day. Outside of playing soccer, Payton loves to read and write, her favorite genres being dystopian and romance. She also has a talent for baking and cooking. She has been recently learning some new juggling tricks, so make sure to check out her content!
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