ECNL Tennessee Showcase: NC Courage G07 vs Match Fit Academy G07
In this article:
The ECNL National Event in Tennessee wrapped up in December. The PrepSoccer scout on hand filed detailed game reports from some of the matches from the event. Check out the standouts from the NC Courage – Match Fit Academy game.…
Access all of Prep Soccer
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe ECNL National Event in Tennessee wrapped up in December. The PrepSoccer scout on hand filed detailed game reports from some of the matches from the event. Check out the standouts from the NC Courage – Match Fit Academy game.
This match had a slower start but both teams settled in. NC Courage showed early they were comfortable keeping the ball in the back line and playing through Match Fit Academy. The forwards did a good job cutting passes and forcing errors off the ball. Match Fit had some problems getting out of their defensive third. Once they did, Match Fit was able to create good opportunities. The game changed when NC Courage’s Madyson Brown played a great through ball after checking down into the half. Olivia Best was patient and played an excellent ball across the box to Leah Kuklick Leah Kuklick F State NC to finish making it 1-0. Ten minutes later, Match Fit Academy was able to force an error near the box. Abigail Incorvaia was able to make it 1-1 from a well low shot to the corner. Overall, both teams had small errors and moments of controlling the game.
Madyson Brown
Madyson Brown
Madyson Brown plays as a forward for NC Courage. She is a strong forward and is confident on the ball. Brown showcased her strengths in having the ball played to her feet and was often making smart decisions. She will check down to be an option and find a player to keep the play moving. Brown showed she is brave with longer passing and created the opportunity that led to the goal. Overall, Brown makes a difference throughout the match and was creative with her actions.
Lindsay Nicholson Lindsay Nicholson F NC plays as a midfielder for NC Courage. Nicholson is a tall and stronger player. She is quick and has great vision. Nicholson works well with her team and showcased her confidence with the ball. She has a strong leg and crosses well. Nicholson seemed to be everywhere and always in the mix on both sides of the ball. Overall, Lindsay Nicholson Lindsay Nicholson F NC played as a confident and consistent midfielder with great vision and work ethic.
Abigail Incorvaia
Abigail Incorvaia
Abigail Incorvaia plays as a forward for Match Fit Academy. She showed early in the match that she is crafty and is willing to take on any player that is in front of her. Incorvaia is quick and had good movement on both sides of the ball. She was able to capitalize on a bad touch at the top of NC Courage’s box and was able to equalize. It changed the tempo of the game, and she made an impact every time she was on the ball. Overall, Abigail Incorvaia is a strong, crafty forward that make a major impact in this game.
Alessia Cerulo Alessia Cerulo 5’8″ | M Kinnelon | 2025 State #138 Nation NJ plays as a midfielder for Match Fit Academy. Cerulo is a quick and strong midfielder. She has a strong left foot and a great eye for finding players in one versus one situations to take advantage of. Cerulo has good movement in and out of possession. She says with her mark well and is strong into tackles. Overall, Alessia Cerulo Alessia Cerulo 5’8″ | M Kinnelon | 2025 State #138 Nation NJ made a major impact in the success Match Fit Academy had in the attacking half. She created multiple opportunities and made stops in the midfield area for quick counterattacks.