ECNL Midwest Conference Overview: Minnesota Thunder G08
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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…
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Continue ReadingMinnesota 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.
Lou Ruffien Lou Ruffien F Edina | 2026 MN 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, Lou Ruffien Lou Ruffien F Edina | 2026 MN 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.
Adeline Judson Adeline Judson 5’8″ | D Academy Of Holy Angels | 2026 MN 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. Overall, Adeline Judson Adeline Judson 5’8″ | D Academy Of Holy Angels | 2026 MN is a smart defender who shows consistency throughout a match.
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Skylar Heimerl Skylar Heimerl M #118 Nation MN plays as a midfielder and as a defender for Minnesota Thunder G08. Heimerl showcased that she is a strong holding midfielder. She is tall, quick and strong into her tackles. She connects her passes well and does a good job with her movement off the ball to be an option. 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, Skylar Heimerl Skylar Heimerl M #118 Nation MN is a smart midfielder who reads the game well and has good communication throughout a match. She makes a difference in keeping the ball in the attacking half and does well to create opportunities.
Brooke Hillins Brooke Hillins D MN plays as a defender for Minnesota Thunder G08. Hillins is a strong defender who shows consistency in her play. She stays connected well and is confident when she steps up to win a challenge. She manages her marks well and recovers quickly. When she has the ball at her feet, she connects her passes well and makes smart decisions. Hillins shows at good angles to support and uses her body well to keep the ball. Overall, Brooke Hillins Brooke Hillins D MN is a smart defender who reads the game well. She works well with the back line and makes the game difficult for her opponents.
Madeline Shillings Madeline Shillings M MN 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, Madeline Shillings Madeline Shillings M MN is a clever midfielder who makes a difference on both sides of the field. She has great timing of her runs, makes good decisions with the ball at her feet and manages her mark well.
Rylee Lawrence Rylee Lawrence F MN plays as a forward and midfielder for Minnesota Thunder G08. Lawrence is a strong and fast player who connects well with her teammates. She has good positioning and makes well timed runs. She can drop in to be an outlet but likes to get the ball in behind the back line. 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, Rylee Lawrence Rylee Lawrence F MN 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.