Standouts at ECNL New Jersey Showcase: Goalkeepers
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Players Development Academy hosted a girls ECNL showcase over Memorial Day Weekend in Somerset, N.J. I was able to watch several games at the Morningside Farm and PDA Complex on the Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the goalkeepers…
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Continue ReadingPlayers Development Academy hosted a girls ECNL showcase over Memorial Day Weekend in Somerset, N.J. I was able to watch several games at the Morningside Farm and PDA Complex on the Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the goalkeepers that stood out to me at the event.
Charlotte Wilfert
Charlotte
Wilfert
GK
La Reina | 2024
CA
, Goalkeeper, LAFC So Cal U17
Wilfert impressed me in a match against Minnesota Thunder. She was quick coming off her line, a strong communicator in the back and a commanding presence under pressure. I was particularly impressed with how she organized her backline on a tricky free kick from the six-yard line.
Erika Upson
Erika
Upson
GK
College Park (CA) | 2023
CA
, Goalkeeper, De Anza Force U17
Erika came off the bench in the 3-0 loss to San Diego Surf and made a fine save to deny Halle Dixon a goal on a well-taken angled shot.
Emily Dorfman
Emily
Dorfman
F
GA
, Goalkeeper, United Futbol Academy U17
Dorfman stood out to me in her willingness to battle for 50-50 balls and overall strength and commitment coming off her line.
Kyleigh Bland, Goalkeeper, Maryland United U17
Bland had her hands full against a strong attacking side in PDA White and while Maryland lost the match 2-0, she stood out to me for her shot-stopping ability and strength.
Franky “Wicki” Dunlap
Franky
“Wicki” Dunlap
GK
Broughton | 2026
State
#14
Nation
NC
, Goalkeeper, NC Courage U15
Dunlap made an incredible stop on an audacious long range shot in the first half against Penn Fusion and ended up keeping the clean sheet in a hard fought 1-0 win.