ECNL Dallas: 17s – Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL Girls League is hosting its sixth National Event of the season this week in Dallas and as many as 224 teams from all over the country flew to Texas to compete for three days against top-level opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Soccer is covering the event on-site and will each day focus on one age group, bringing a photo gallery and highlighting the top performers of the matches we get to attend. Positional standouts will be featured in the weeks following the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2024/02/ecnl-dallas-17s-day-1-photos/"><strong>ECNL Dallas: 17s - Day 1 Photos</strong></a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, the first day of the event, we were at the Toyota Soccer Center, in Frisco, where we got to watch eight matches in the 17s age group:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Atlanta Fire United 0 - 6 Real Colorado National</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20370"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The top player in Colorado in the age group according to our rankings, Ballek was simply unstoppable against Atlanta Fire United, leading Real Colorado National to a ruthless 6-0 victory with a hat-trick. Every time the forward got on the ball something happened as Atlanta's defenders had no answer to her complete skill set. Ballek was excellent at finding ways to get on the ball, be it by using her body to shield it from defenders or by drifting to wider positions. Her dribbling was very efficient and she also created chances through combination plays with her teammates. Ballek was also very precise when finishing from distance, scoring two goals from outside the penalty box.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1daca"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1758908715288109307/","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/1758908715288109307/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20502"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"If Ballek was Real Colorado National's offensive standout, Fassora shone just as much on the backline. The team's defensive general, she led their backline efforts with a strong and reliable game. The center back was very vocal during the match, making adjustments and keeping her teammates connected in the game, but also stepped up to cover them and stop plays when she had to. Fassora's distribution out of the back was very effective too and she also contributed offensively with her free kicks, sending some into the penalty box and others directly to the goal.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1db34"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1758904820054843423/","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/1758904820054843423/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seattle United 0 - 0 Sting Austin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111575"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"If the match ended in a scoreless tie, Seattle United's backline deserves a lot of credit for it as the team's center back duo of Franklin and Alexandra Tay was extremely solid from start to finish. The team played with a very high defensive line and on several occasions successfully used the 'offside trap' strategy, keeping Franklin as the deepest player on the field. She was very good with her positioning and also displayed great mobility to track back and cover when a Sting Austin attacker managed to remain onside. The center back also did very well in 1v1 duels, keeping the opposing forwards away from the penalty box.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1db8b"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":163398,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/IMG_1715.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-163398" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Seattle United vs. Sting Austin</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26551"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ferrell played a very important role for Sting Austin, appearing well on both sides of the ball from her midfield role. She worked hard on the defensive side of the game, forming a strong partnership with fellow midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='26945' first='Kylie' last='Snell']. She was also very involved when the team had possession, distributing the ball from her central position and dropping back to get it from the center backs when she had to. Ferrell also had a strong presence in the attacking half, connecting vertical passes in the final third, making good runs through the middle and doing a very good job with set pieces.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1dbdf"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1758918223750176957/","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/1758918223750176957/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Solar SC 2 - 1 World Class FC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26393"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"McCammon scored the game-winning goal in Solar's 2-1 victory off the rebound of a free kick, but her importance to the team in the match went well beyond that. Playing as a central midfielder, she was an offensive hub for the team, taking the ball from the center backs and getting it to the attacking players with great efficiency. McCammon's passing was very precise and intelligent and she also made good runs with and without the ball. The midfielder also provided great defensive coverage for the team, winning duels in the middle and helping shield the backline.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1dc31"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":163415,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/IMG_1787.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-163415" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Solar SC vs. World Class FC</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["33425"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Haesche did a very good job of limiting Solar's potent offense to just two goals. She was under constant pressure during the match and handled it extremely well, making really impressive saves and denying several goalscoring opportunities to her opponents. The goalkeeper was very solid in the air, dealing with corner kicks and crosses with great safety, and was also very quick to leave the goal and make stops when Solar forward managed to beat World Class's defenders. Haesche was a little unlucky on Solar's game-winning goal as she made a magnificent save on a free kick, but saw the ball hit the post and fall for McCammon to score.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1dc81"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1758933401657090089","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/1758933401657090089 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match Fit Academy 3 - 0 Midwest FC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["55782"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cerulo was excellent for Match Fit Academy, operating as the team's midfield maestro with great success. 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She assisted on two of the team's three goals with accurate crosses from outside the penalty box that found attackers in a good position to score.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1dcd1"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":163421,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/IMG_1809.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-163421" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Match Fit Academy vs. Midwest United FC</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["24052"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Buono was an excellent midfield partner for Cerulo as she did all the dirty work and freed her teammate up to make a difference offensively. 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Playing on the left side of the team's back three, she displayed great positioning and interesting physical tools to shut down her side of the field, giving the team's left wingback Bailey Altizer a lot of freedom to push forward. Moore was solid when she had to win duels facing opponents and also did a very good job when she had to run back and chase passes sent behind her. The center back was also very calm on the ball and never rushed plays, connecting good passes from the back.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1de4e"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":163429,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/IMG_1836.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-163429" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Colorado Rapids vs. Richmond United</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Challenge SC 0 - 2 SLSG Navy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105016"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Powers was a handful for Challenge defenders with her physical and skilled game up top. She did a very good job of getting on the end on long balls and used her body to shield it from opponents, being very difficult to dispossess. Powers also created problems with her ability to make turns on defenders as once she got going toward the penalty box, she was very difficult to stop. She had a good presence inside the penalty box, but also displayed great quality to get the ball on the wings and make plays.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1dea2"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":163469,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/IMG_1863.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-163469" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["48233"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Pazahanick was Challenge's most consistent player, keeping a solid level of play from start to finish. 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She also contributed offensively with solid passing and good deliveries in set pieces.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1def0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 - 3 Sporting Blue Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["63822"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Sant was instrumental in Sporting Blue Valley's dominant performance, playing with great energy in midfield and making a difference on both sides of the ball. She worked as hard as anyone defensively and on several occasions sprinted back to stop Pittsburgh's transition plays, besides making great pressure when defending in a higher block. The midfielder was also very active offensively, making quick runs through the middle and connecting intelligent vertical passes that would, at times, break multiple lines.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1df3b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["56898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Yu came off the bench during the first half and her presence made things easier for Sporting Blue Valley. Opposing defenders had a hard time dealing with her physical presence up top and that opened up space for her teammates to create chances. Yu scored the team's first goal in the match with a header after a free kick in a moment in which the match was still very open and even. She also spent some time on the wings and displayed good dribbling ability and pace.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1a1ab1df84"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FC Dallas 2 - 0 Portland Thorns</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["48333"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Fresh from helping the US triumph in the Concacaf Women's Under-17 Championship, McLanahan was a strong offensive piece for FC Dallas. 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