Four players embody Pennsylvania traits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The standouts from Pennsylvania series continues as we look at four more players who have the traits of top players from the state. They are competitive and strong. Tenacious and dedicated. Hard-working to go with being talented. These four have all of those characteristics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='25933' first='Meara' last='Balachandran'], Outside Defender/Forward, Radnor, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Balachandran is a very versatile player. She can play anywhere on the outside, being either a back or a forward. She has the speed and quickness to do so. Balachandran is very creative and tactical to go along with great agility. She is a very consistent and competitive player who shows excellent tenacity. She is a junior at Radnor High and plays club for FC Delco's 2007 ECNL team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jillian Major, Midfielder/Forward, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sophomore at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Major is another incredibly versatile player. She can play in the midfield, as either a No. 8 or No. 10 and she can play a forward on either side, featuring as a No. 7 or No. 11. A very technical player, this allows her the ability to play all over the pitch. Major is quick and tactical. She is tidy on the ball, keeping things compact and neat as well as being smart on the ball. She's very quick on her feet and is very dangerous at all times in creating goal-scoring opportunities. A physical player, Major plays club for SJEB's 2008 GA team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='25744' first='Carmella' last='Simco'], Attacking Midfielder, Norwin, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simco is a junior at Norwin High, playing her club at Century United. You are going to get a very athletic No. 10 with Simco. She is incredibly creative and a lot to handle for the opposing team's holding mid and center backs. She is not only fast, but also very strong and very tough. She plays with confidence and consistency and on top of that is a team leader, and extremely coachable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='144089' first='Ava' last='Yurko'], Central Defender, Greater Latrobe, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yurko is a Pittsburg Riverhounds player for club, and plays high school at Greater Latrobe. She is a center back who is very tough. She is incredibly focused, driven and resilient. With Yurko you are getting a smart center back, one who shows ambition when it comes to moving forward. She is very possession-oriented, and is relaxed when in possession. She is also a vocal leader for the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->