2026 REGION I · DEFENSIVE
Johnny Mendoza
Defensive Player of the Year
McCracken County High School
THE PUMAS PLAYER PATHWAY
DEVELOP HERE.
GO FURTHER.
Development is the mission. Advancement is the purpose. The player’s growth is at the center of our identity.
PUMAS PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
FROM PUMAS.
TO MLS ACADEMY.
KAMDEN FAITH
NASHVILLE SC ACADEMY
From wearing the Pumas colors to Nashville SC Academy, Kamden Faith’s journey is a player advancement story we’re proud to celebrate.
For our young players, it’s a reminder to keep learning, keep working, and bring ambition to every session.
PUMAS FCNASHVILLE SC ACADEMY
PUMAS LEGACY SPOTLIGHT
FROM PUMAS.
TO HALL OF LEGENDS.
JUAN HERNANDEZ MENDIZABAL
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB · CLASS OF 2026
From Pumas to Chattanooga Football Club’s Hall of Legends. We’re proud to celebrate Juan Hernandez Mendizabal and his recognition in the Class of 2026.
A story of achievement beyond the club, and inspiration for the Pumas players building their own journey.
PUMASCFC HALL OF LEGENDS
BUILD YOUR OWN JOURNEY ↗PUMAS REPPIN’ WITH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
FROM PUMAS.
TO 2026 PLAYERS OF THE YEAR.
Celebrating Maddy Ledgerwood, Johnny Mendoza, and Henri Acreman-Nyamwala, recognized for their performances in Region I high school soccer.
2026 REGION I · OFFENSIVE
Henri Acreman-Nyamwala
Offensive Player of the Year
Murray High School
2026 REGION I · GIRLS SOCCER
Maddy Ledgerwood
Player of the Year
McCracken County Lady Mustangs
HIGH SCHOOL MILESTONES
PUMAS PRIDE.
BEYOND THE CLUB.
Celebrating Maddy Ledgerwood, Kiya Sears, and Nia Haley with their high school teams.
HIGH SCHOOL SCORING MILESTONE
Maddy Ledgerwood
100-goal milestone
McCracken County Lady Mustangs
Celebrating the Lady Mustangs’ all-time leading scorer.
HIGH SCHOOL SCORING MILESTONE
Kiya Sears
44 goals in a single season
Caldwell County Lady Tigers
Celebrating Caldwell County’s single-season goalscoring record.
HIGH SCHOOL SCORING MILESTONE
Nia Haley
87 career goals
Mayfield High School · Lady Cardinals
Goal totals reflect the milestones celebrated in these graphics.
District and regional recognition. Pumas players representing their respective high school teams.
VIEW 2026 ALL-DISTRICT & ALL-REGION HONORS ↗WHAT WE STAND FOR
BUILD THE PLAYER.
PREPARE THE PERSON.
The next level begins
with today’s habits.
Our ambition is to help players become more capable, more confident, and more ready for the challenges ahead. That means valuing their individual growth within the team environment.
For one player, advancement may mean earning confidence in a first competitive team. For another, it may mean preparing to pursue college or senior soccer. The destination is personal. The work has purpose.
THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD WE BELIEVE IN
A COMPLETE GAME.
A STRONGER PLAYER.
Own the ball.
A more reliable first touch, accurate passing, ball control, and the confidence to execute under pressure.
Read the game.
Scan before receiving. Recognize space. Understand your role and choose with purpose.
Prepare to compete.
Develop movement, coordination, and age-appropriate fitness alongside recovery and healthy habits.
Take ownership.
Be coachable, respond to setbacks, support teammates, and take responsibility for your preparation.
PROGRESS IS PERSONAL
FOUR STAGES.
ONE PURPOSE.
A development framework, rather than a fixed age ladder. Players grow at different rates and need challenges that fit their readiness.
Find your confidence.
Build a relationship with the ball, enjoy the game, and develop the courage to try.
Build your foundation.
Connect technique to decisions. Learn why an action works and make it more consistent.
Apply your game.
Bring skills into demanding situations. Raise your preparation, resilience, and contribution to the team.
Prepare for your next.
Identify a suitable challenge beyond your current level and build the readiness to pursue it.
WHAT PROGRESS SHOULD LOOK LIKE
MORE CAPABLE.
MORE READY.
A result is one moment. Development is the change in a player over time. These are the questions that express the Pumas standard.
Is the player executing skills more consistently under pressure?
Are decisions becoming quicker, clearer, and more purposeful?
Is the player taking more responsibility for preparation and improvement?
Is the player becoming ready for a greater challenge?
PUMAS AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL
LEAVING A MARK.
AT THE NEXT LEVEL.
Celebrating Pumas players who have carried their passion for soccer into the collegiate game. Their journeys are part of our club’s story—and inspiration for the players coming next.
Pumas alumni have progressed to NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, and NAIA programs. Every journey is individual, built around the player’s goals, preparation, academics, and the right fit.
NCAA DIVISION INCAA DIVISION IINCAA DIVISION IIICOLLEGIATE SOCCER NAIA
EXPLORE PUMAS PREMIER
THE COLORS.
THE PREMIER STORY.
Explore the Pumas Premier jersey collection from 2023 through 2025/2026, including the goalkeeper kit.
DISCOVER PUMAS PREMIER ↗
FIND YOUR DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT
