Players to Watch from ECNL TN National Selection Game
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The second ECNL National Event (for the high school age group) kicks off this week in Tennessee. As part of every ECNL National Event, there is a National Selection Game that highlights some of the top talent from the league. …
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Continue ReadingThe second ECNL National Event (for the high school age group) kicks off this week in Tennessee. As part of every ECNL National Event, there is a National Selection Game that highlights some of the top talent from the league.
While there are a number of committed players taking part in the event (like the pictured Emeri Adames Emeri Adames F Waxahachie Life (TX) | 2024 State #6 Nation TX ), there are also uncommitted players hoping to catch the eye of scouts at the game. Below is a look at the six uncommitted talents from the classes of 2024 and 2023 taking part in the game.
rnThe five-foot-seven goalkeeper from Jacksonville is a bit of a surprise among the uncommitted ranks. She has the talent to be an early starter at the Division I level. She is quick off her line, has strong hands, and has impressive agility to cover low shots with confidence. Sweat’s recent play has shown that she is very comfortable off the line and can act as even a sweeper with a high line in front of her. She is great in the tackle and clearance. Sweat’s shot-stopping abilities should be on full display during the All-Star event. She’s been remarkable in stopping penalty kicks for both her club and high school, so hopefully she gets the opportunity in front of the scouts at the NSG.
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rnRollins is a center back with pedigree and versatility. She has been in the Youth National Team picture as one of the top defenders from the class of 2024. She is right-footed, and could realistically play any spot along the back four. Rollins is most likely to be a center back though. She is an excellent passer, which is a requirement for any center back selected for the National Selection Game. One of her best attributes on the field is being able to break the defensive lines and find teammates feet. Rollins will be a name for scouts to circle at the NSG in Tennessee.
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rnMoraller is a defender from New Jersey with remarkable recovery speed. She is listed as a center back/outside back on the roster, which suggests that she will play in both spots during the game. Moraller has the qualities to shine in either role. She is a terrific prospect in duels because she uses her quickness to get into the right spots for the tackle. She bumps players cleanly off the ball. While in possession, she is rapid in finding teammates to start the counter. Moraller’s versatility should make her a target for scouts.
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Silcox is a top-10 midfielder in the state of Georgia, according to the PrepSoccer rankings. The UFA midfielder was an All-Conference selection in the ECNL. She is a controlling presence on the field, as she likes to dictate the pace of the game. She is a defensive midfielder who is excellent at protecting the back four by intercepting passes and putting in tackles. She stood out from ECNL play with her passing as well. For a defensive midfielder, she showed excellent vision and contributed a few key passes per game. Silcox is a perfect fit for a program that wants to keep possession of the ball and needs a bulldog in that role.
Sanchez is the most obvious target from the game roster. The US U17 Women’s National Team midfielder is a top prospect from 2023. She has been knocking on the door with the Racing Louisville first team and made quite the impression in the W League this season. She scored one goal in 10 appearances while playing alongside some of the top college players in the region. Sanchez is listed as uncommitted heading into the event.
Basile is listed as a forward on the roster, but there are some qualities to her game that suggest she could be a great attacking midfielder as well. She likes to operate through the center channel. She is good on the dribble and takes on players with the ball at her feet. She likes to get the ball onto her left foot and can finish with excellent ball-striking technique. She has the quality to play in a starring role at the next level.
Nucci is another attacking talent from the class of 2024 who is on the roster for the National Selection Game. She is a winger at the next level. She looks the most dangerous when played on the right wing so she can take players on with either foot – she is left-footed but very good with both feet. She makes defenders uncomfortable with her decisive movement – and technical ability with either foot. Nucci could be a player who attracts a lot of interest from scouts after the Selection Game.
Rosters
East
- Emeri Adames Emeri Adames F Waxahachie Life (TX) | 2024 State #6 Nation TX (Solar SC)
- Aven Alvarez (NC Courage)
- Lauren Anderson Lauren Anderson D Springstead | 2025 FL (Tampa Bay United Rowdies)
- Anna Belle Babcock (Seattle United)
- Skye Barnes (Florida Kraze Krush)
- Cameron Byrd Cameron Byrd null | D Mansfield | 2025 State #53 Nation TX (Solar SC)
- Valentina Cerri Do Amaral Valentina Cerri Do Amaral D FL (Florida Kraze Krush)
- Kylie Cino (South Carolina United)
- Riley Cross (PDA Blue)
- Jordynn Dudley (United Futbol Academy)
- Lexi Grundler (Tennessee SC)
- Claire Hutton (World Class FC)
- Lauren Kenny (Pleasanton Rage)
- Natalie Magnotta (Penn Fusion SA)
- Maleeya Martin (Loudoun Soccer)
- Michelle Moskau (Atlanta Fire)
- Karina Peat (Wilmington Hammerheads)
- Kayla Wong (PDA Blue)
West
- Ella Bard (Internationals SC)
- Nora Basile Nora Basile M NY (East Meadow Soccer Club)
- Kennedy Bell (Charlotte SA)
- Karleigh Cress (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy)
- Danielle Davis (SUSA FC)
- Frankee Flesher (Cleveland Force SC)
- Casey Malone (FC Bucks)
- Lauren Martinho (NC Courage)
- Lily Moraller (Match Fit Academy)
- Y-Lan Nguyen (Virginia Development Academy)
- Ava Nucci Ava Nucci M VA (VA Union FC)
- Alicia Osegueda (Davis Legacy)
- Kate Plachy (San Juan SC)
- Maggie Rollins Maggie Rollins F SC (South Carolina United)
- Ella Sanchez Ella Sanchez M Ballard | 2023 #64 Nation KY (Racing Louisville Academy)
- Olivia Silcox Olivia Silcox M State GA (United Futbol Academy)
- Taylor Sweat Taylor Sweat GK FL (Jacksonville FC)
- Lauryn Thompson (NC Courage)