ECNL Playoffs Tuesdays 07 Standouts 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DEL MAR, California - The ECNL playoffs came to an end for a number of teams on Tuesday as group play wrapped up in a couple of age groups. The group winners and wild cards advanced to the Round of 16 - plus some of the teams wrapped up games from the other postseason events taking place at the Surf Sports Complex.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the individual standouts from the 07 games on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Magnuson, FC Stars Blue 07 - Magnuson is part of the bright group of 2026s on the FC Stars 07 team. She was electric from the start on Tuesday. Buzzing about the midfield, the attack-minded playmaker had a couple of good early chances in the win over Gretna Elite Academy. Hope McMillin was also a standout early in the game on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn Riva, FC Stars Blue 07 - Riva, another 2026, delivered a perfect cross on Nicole Jodoin's goal. The right back had a strong game in the 2-0 victory.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addison DeJoseph, United Futbol Academy 07 - DeJoseph put in a great shift in the first half in the draw against Wilmington Hammerheads that helped seal a spot in the next round for UFA. DeJoseph did well tracking back and won the ball cleanly in the center of the field with her defensive effort. She created a couple of chances from the run of play with her passing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan Lambert, Wilmington Hammerheads 07 - This was the second game in a row that Lambert was impressive against top level competition. There is enough game time from this event to show that she belongs in the conversation among best center backs in the region for the 2025 class. There was a moment on Tuesday that showcased her intelligence as she had a subtle nudge to throw the forward off balance and then played the ball off of her to earn the throw-in for her side in a tricky spot. The deliberateness of her action and the quality of her approach to her game definitely shined in San Diego.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiley Peat, Wilmington Hammerheads 07 - Both Peat twins had a strong game on Tuesday. Karina Peat was pushing the forward line and making her dangerous runs with the ball at her feet. Kiley did an excellent job in the midfield protecting the back four.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='20232' first='Sophia' last='Ro'], MVLA 07 - Ro and [player_tooltip player_id='19034' first='Alison' last='Hou'] did an excellent job of organizing the defense in the win over Connecticut FC. They caught CFC offside a number of times.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19282' first='Claire' last='Chin'], MVLA 07 - Chin impressed with her foot skills on Tuesday. Teammates were zipping the ball into her feet and she handled it with ease. Her passing was also excellent as she did well hitting the wide player with accuracy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19248' first='Cassidy' last='Drago'], San Diego Surf 07 - Another game, another Drago goal. There is something to be said about center forwards who consistently produce - especially in the biggest games of the season. Drago has been in exquisite form during this event - she seems to enjoy playing near home.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='79779' first='Ava' last='Gaida'], San Diego Surf 07 - Gaida really impressed me against Bay Area Surf. I thought it was one of her best games recently. She had a great sliding block in the first half to stop a shot. She did well in possession and made the right passes. [player_tooltip player_id='99235' first='Edra' last='Bello'] was also excellent at center back for Surf in the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='78359' first='Soraya' last='Souvanaphong'], San Diego Surf 07 - The Surf goalkeeper probably never gets the credit she deserves, but she shows up with the key saves in the big moments and Tuesday was another example of her value to this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='82459' first='Sienna' last='McAthy'], Slammers FC 07 - McAthy was outstanding in the center of the field for Slammers. She did a great job in protecting the defense and controlling where the game was played. Her penalty kick was well taken.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='20200' first='Sienna' last='Smart'], Slammers FC 07 - Smart made two good saves in the second half and had a nice punch away on a corner kick.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='20244' first='Sophie' last='Forrester'], Slammers 07 - Forrester was outstanding against Jacksonville FC. She was a constant threat in the game and worked her tail off until the final whistle. The forward is one to watch from the 2025 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19734' first='Kyla' last='Brakefield'], Slammers 07 - The Slammers defense was really impressive in killing off the game against Jacksonville and sealing the spot in the Round of 16. Brakefield at the center of the group had an outstanding game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Galani, Jacksonville FC 07 - Galani made a couple of great saves against Slammers. She was also excellent on crosses and she caught two balls in traffic and kept hold of the ball through contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rebekah Allen, Tennessee SC 07 - Allen put in a few good services from free kicks in the game against FC Dallas.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breahn Fisher, Tennessee SC 07 - Fisher did well in the midfield for TSC in the scoreless draw against FC Dallas. She was in control of the game and did in dictating the tempo of the game. Helen Ghertner was also a standout for TSC.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katherine Short, Real Colorado 07 - Short did well at defensive midfield in the opening portion of the win over LAFC So Cal. She was key in denying service to some of the attacking talent on LAFC.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason Borcherding, Real Colorado 07 - Borcherding made a number of key plays in the win over LAFC. The center back was outstanding in the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19978' first='Morgan' last='Farnham'], LAFC So Cal 07 - Farnham had a great diving save early in the game against Real Colorado. She did well to secure the corner kick service too.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Molly Kubistek, Pittsburgh Riverhounds 07 - Kubistek had an outstanding save in the first half against Orlando City. The goalkeeper did well blocking an effort from Alyssa Parsons. She also showed off impressive distribution.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->