FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 18, 2025) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is happy to announce the players who have been recognized for their play at the 2025 National Championships presented by New York Life.
Each of the Best XI and Golden Ball selections were decided by voting from team coaches throughout the week of play in Orlando, Fla., while the Golden Boot and Golden Glove were awarded to the players who tallied the most goals scored or least amount of goals against, respectively, in their age-groups.
In total, 95 of the 168 teams that competed at Nationals had at least one player honored with an individual accolade.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers 2.68 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.
