ECNL Southwest Conference Overview: So Cal Blues SC G08
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So Cal Blues SC G08 showcased that they are dangerous in the attacking half and give their opponents no time on the ball. They are a high intensity team defensively and keep their shape well. The back line works well…
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Continue ReadingSo Cal Blues SC G08 showcased that they are dangerous in the attacking half and give their opponents no time on the ball. They are a high intensity team defensively and keep their shape well. The back line works well together and does well connecting their passes after winning it back. In possession, So Cal Blues SC shows confidence in stringing passes together before moving into the attacking half. When they find their striker, every player does well getting up to have numbers in the attacking half. They show creativity in their efforts going forward and make good runs into the box. So Cal Blues SC displayed to be dangerous in free kicks and corners. Overall, So Cal Blues SC G08 is a hard-working team that can be a real threat in the attacking half. They do well in their own half winning the ball back and keeping possession.
Peyton Marinos Peyton Marinos F JSerra | 2026 State #38 Nation CA plays as a forward for So Cal Blues SC G08. Marinos shows early in games that she is a game changer in the attack for this team. She is fast, creative, brave and shows confidence in her abilities on and off the ball. She has great positioning and is dangerous with the ball at her feet. Marinos can take players on when played to her feet but she also can get in behind back lines on through balls. She has great movement to get involved and shows she has power in her shots. Although she is a quick player in the attack, she also takes the corners for her team which she does well at. Overall, Peyton Marinos Peyton Marinos F JSerra | 2026 State #38 Nation CA can be summed up as a player who is a goal scorer that is constantly a threat to her opponents. She often creates chances out of moments that most players would struggle with.
Payton Henry plays as a midfielder for So Cal Blues SC G08. Henry shows to make smart decisions with the ball and good passes. She is a strong player into tackles and supports the back line well. Defensively, Henry does very well in staying with her mark and cutting passes out. She is physical when winning the ball back and uses her body well to keep it. She is clever with the ball when getting out of tight situations and connects well with her teammates. She can win in the air and has good positioning throughout a match.
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Darla Larson Darla Larson M CA plays as a midfielder for So Cal Blues SC G08. Larson is a player who I strong on the ball and can be patient. She often doesn’t rush her passes but draws opponents in before stringing together the next pass. She looks to break lines and does well. Larson shows in good areas to get on the ball and does well to find gaps for herself to work in. Defensively, she does very well in tracking her mark and supporting the back line. She is strong into challenges and gives players no time on the ball. Overall, Darla Larson Darla Larson M CA is a player that does well under pressure and brings a calm but confident personal into the midfield. She makes a difference on both sides of the field and is a strong player for So Cal Blues SC.
Kaitlyn Lee plays as a defender for So Cal Blues SC G08. She does very well as a center back and stays connected with the back line well. She has great vision and shows she can switch a ball well. Lee has a strong right foot and connects her passes often. Defensively, she is strong into tackles and recovers quickly for others. She is smart in her decisions defensively and doesn’t rush to make errors. She is patient in certain moments but is ready for the opponent to make one wrong touch for her to capitalize on. Lee has good positioning in and out possession which makes keeps her as a constant problem for opponents. Overall, Kaitlyn Lee is a strong and smart defender for So Cal Blues SC.
Isabella Fernandez Isabella Fernandez F CA plays as a midfielder for So Cal Blues SC G08. Fernandez is creative, patient and shows to have good ideas into breaking though opponents. She has good vision and looks to play off others. She has a strong right foot and shows she can play a well weighted pass through and over a back line. Defensively, she is physical and is strong into challenges. She tracks her mark well and is ready to find her own space as soon as the ball is won back. Fernandez shows is good areas to get on the ball and is excellent is her positioning. When she is in the attacking third, she shows a willingness to challenge the keeper and is creative. She shows in her decisions on the ball she has an attacking mindset. She often checks her shoulder before receiving a pass and communicates well with her teammates. Overall, Isabella Fernandez Isabella Fernandez F CA is a consistent midfielder who shows she wasn’t to make a difference going forward. She creates opportunities for her teammates in the attacking third and isn’t afraid to have a chance on frame herself.
Simone Basey Simone Basey 5’9″ | D United Christian Academy | 2026 CA plays as a defender for So Cal Blues SC G08. Basey showed she does very well as a right back and looks to join the attack often. She has great movement and positioning in and out of possession. When she gets involved in the attacking third, she shows maturity in her decisions. She connects well with her teammates and moves into new space straight away. Basey can cross the ball well and is involved box to box on the field. She has great timing in her runs and weight to her passes. She reads the game well and has excellent positioning in and out of possession. Overall, Simone Basey Simone Basey 5’9″ | D United Christian Academy | 2026 CA shows to be a calm but confident player. She has great vision and is consistent when she is on the ball.