Can Huntley run the table in the FVC once again? Will Woodstock defend its KRC regular season title? With the 2026 girls soccer season approaching, here are five storylines to watch in McHenry County.

Since she was young, Burlington Central goalkeeper Mackenzie Lorkowski has aspired to play professional soccer. On Aug. 23, Lorkowski announced her commitment to NCAA Division-I Louisiana Tech.

Undeterred by a knee injury that required her to miss her sophomore season, Crystal Lake South All-State forward Gracey LePage has committed to taking her soccer talents to Michigan State.

Keira Bogott wrapped up a stellar athletic career at Woodstock this spring, earning Kishwaukee River Conference Girls Soccer Field Player of the Year and qualifying for the Class 2A state track and field meet. Bogott is the 2025 Northwest Herald Female Athlete of the Year.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Soccer All-Area Team.

Huntley junior Maizie Nickle made the most of her first healthy season this spring to help lead the Red Raiders to a historic season. For her efforts, Nickle was named the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Huntley head coach Matt Lewandowski led his team to a historic season where the Red Raiders won their first Fox Valley Conference title since 2015. For his efforts, Lewandowski was named the Northwest Herald's Girls Soccer Coach of the Year.

Here is the All-Kishwaukee River Conference girls soccer team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches.

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference girls soccer team, as selected by coaches.