ECRL Boys Texas: Albion Hurricanes 06 vs. Solar 06

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Most club soccer leagues around the country have already kicked off their seasons and us, at Prep Soccer, are committed to covering as many of them as possible and keeping our eyes wide open for the rise of talented players everywhere in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, September 23, I was at the Campbell Road Sports Park, in Houston, following some ECNL - Regional League action, most specifically the duel between the Albion Hurricanes FC ECRL B06 and Solar SC ECRL B06 - here's a <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/09/ecrl-boys-texas-albion-hurricanes-06-vs-solar-06-photos/">photo gallery</a> for the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Albion Hurricanes B06 0 - 2 Solar B06</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The visiting side started the match better and needed just a few minutes to get the first goal of the match. Forward Landon Keizer got on a good spot on the far post and got on the end of a loose ball to send the ball to the back of the net with a header. The home team had a good chance to tie the match at the end of the first half, but winger Maesum Brito skied it from inside the penalty box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1705610720707027119?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1705610720707027119?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the second half, Albion pushed forward with more intensity, but saw most of their crosses find the hands of goalkeeper Landon Summers. Solar sealed their win after midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='16492' first='Marco' last='Guzman'] made a good run through the middle and fired a low shot past Albion's goalkeeper to double their lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='16492' first='Marco' last='Guzman']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Keller Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Solar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The dynamic Guzman was very influential on the match, dictating Solar's pace from his central midfield position. He used his passing to circulate the ball well and also made some dangerous runs through the middle, quickly progressing the ball between Albion defenders. In one of them, he got into the penalty box and displayed great calm and composure to score the team's second goal with a precise low shot. Guzman was on the ball a lot and made very few errors, keeping solar in rhythm. He also did a good job defensively, covering a lot of ground and shielding the team's backline.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a11e1"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":148677,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/IMG_2050.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-148677" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes ECRL B06 vs. Solar ECRL B06</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Landon Summers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"100","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Forney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Solar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Although Summers had his job facilitated by the excellent work of Solar's backline, he did extremely well when called upon, making saves look easy and transmiting a lot of reliability to the team. Albion tried to create chances with crosses quite often and the goalkeeper did an excellent job in collecting them, reading passes well and finding his way to the ball without hiccups. He also made a big save on the first half that avoided what could have been a game-changing goal. Summers was very accurate with his distribution too, connecting long passes with his left foot and picking the right player to get the ball to.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a12b8"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1705591867876745347?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1705591867876745347?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Richard Baxter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Solar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Each of the four players from Solar's backline that kept Albion scoreless at home could have made the list, but right back Baxter gets the nod becaue of what he was able to bring on the offensive side of the game too. A new addition to the team, coming from Dallas Texans, he had a strong presence on the right for Solar, always offering a passing outlets to his teammates. Baxter made some very good runs down the flank, using his pace to get to the endline and his skills to make dangerous crosses, but also understood when to come inside and help the team build from a more central position. He also worked hard on defense and didn't allow many chances from his side.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a1382"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":148656,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/IMG_2052.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-148656" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes ECRL B06 vs. Solar ECRL B06</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Oliver Hautanen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Covenant Christian Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Solar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Hautanen spent most of match at the striker position, but didn't limit himself to the central area of the field, often coming to the sides to get on the ball. He had great success serving as a target forward when Solar had to play long, but also proved to be very dangerous in 1-v-1 situations, dribbling well in tight spaces and changing directions very well. Hautanen also combined well with his teammates and helped create some plays with his vision and movement off the ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a1433"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":148658,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/IMG_2068.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-148658" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes ECRL B06 vs. Solar ECRL B06</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maesum Brito","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Clements","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Albion Hurricanes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Albion had a difficult time creating chances and finding space against a well-organized Solar backline and Brito tried to bring something different to the table to make things happen. Originally lined up as a left winger, he would come inside to combine with his teammates and often tried to find them behind teh backline with one-touch, diagonal passes, displaying great vision. Brito also worked hard on the defensive side of the game, tracking back and winning balls on the defensive third.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a14cc"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":148664,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/IMG_2099.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-148664" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes ECRL B06 vs. Solar ECRL B06</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='150538' first='Cash' last='Reese']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lamar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Albion Hurricanes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One of Albion's captain, Reese was very active in his defensive midfielder position with the team. He was excellent defensively, winning most of the plays he was involved with, especially because of his great reading of the game and his ability to put the right amount of power in each of his tackles. Reese recovered a lot of balls in the middle and did a good job in quickly finding teammates on good spots to initiate offensive actions.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651216c4a1555"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":148671,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/IMG_2130.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-148671" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes ECRL B06 vs. Solar ECRL B06</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->