ECNL Midwest Conference Overview: Minnesota Thunder G08

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minnesota Thunder G08 have done well so far this season and show to be a dangerous team. Having multiple wins since November, they have showcased to be a threat to other teams. They do well to get numbers up and show to have more than one goal scorer. Minnesota Thunder high press teams well and give their opponents no time on the ball. Often times, they force errors and do well to capitalize on those moments. Defensively, they do very well to win the ball in the attacking half to keep control of the game. In possession, Minnesota do very well create opportunities in the attacking third. They connect well with each other and move together as a team. Overall, Minnesota Thunder G08 are a team that like to push the pace of the game throughout a match and do well to put their opponents under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105347"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='105347' first='Lou' last='Ruffien'] plays as a midfielder and a forward for Minnesota Thunder G08. Ruffien is a hard-working player who shows to be smart, fast and makes an impact in the attacking half. She is active and shows in good areas to get on the ball. She does very well to create space for herself and has good timing in her movements. Defensively, she tracks her mark well and cuts passes often. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='105347' first='Lou' last='Ruffien'] is a player that has a never give up attitude and makes a difference. She likes to pass and move into new spaces and causes problems for her opponents in the attacking half of the field.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["110633"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='110633' first='Adeline' last='Judson'] plays as a defender for Minnesota Thunder G08. Judson is a strong, tall and fast defender who reads the game well. She connects her passes and takes space well when she has the opportunities. When she has the ball at her feet, she makes smart decisions. Defensively, she manages her marks well and stays connected with the back line. Judson does well to step up with her mark to win the ball or force them to play back. 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Heimerl has the ability to change the attacking game with her vision and long throw ins. She can switch the ball and also break lines. Defensively, she can win in the air and cuts passes often. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='23333' first='Skylar' last='Heimerl'] is a smart midfielder who reads the game well and has good communication throughout a match. 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Hillins shows at good angles to support and uses her body well to keep the ball. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='110632' first='Brooke' last='Hillins'] is a smart defender who reads the game well. She works well with the back line and makes the game difficult for her opponents.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["110638"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='110638' first='Madeline' last='Shillings'] plays as a midfielder for Minnesota Thunder G08. Shillings is a strong, quick and smart midfielder. She uses her body well defensively and when she has the ball at her feet. She connects her passes often and has creative ideas in the attacking third. Shillings has good foot skills and and a willingness to shoot when she has the opportunities. Defensively, she handles her responsibilities well and is strong into tackles. She closes her opponents down quickly and doesn't give anyone much time on the ball. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='110638' first='Madeline' last='Shillings'] is a clever midfielder who makes a difference on both sides of the field. 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Lawrence is effective in one v one situations and creates good opportunities for her team. When she has the ball at her feet, she does well to scan the field to see who has the best opportunity in the attacking third. She looks for the best option but shows she can take her moments. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='110634' first='Rylee' last='Lawrence'] is a smart attacking player who creates opportunities for herself and others. She can strike well on frame and is a threat in the attacking third when she has space in front of her.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ef5a4a32483"} /-->