ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: De Anza Force G08
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De Anza Force G08 are a high energy team that do well on both sides of the field. They keep their shape well and do a good job of finding new ways to break through teams. This is a hard-working…
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Continue ReadingDe Anza Force G08 are a high energy team that do well on both sides of the field. They keep their shape well and do a good job of finding new ways to break through teams. This is a hard-working team defensively and in the attack. They do well to get numbers behind the ball defensively. But are quick get numbers up in the attacking half when they win the ball back. De Anza Force showcased they can be a real threat in the attacking half from creating opportunities off multiple players. Defensively, they move well together and displayed they are confident winning the ball in set pieces. Overall, De Anza Force G08 is a team that can find new ways to be a threat to their opponents. They don’t shy away from challenges and their energy is consistent throughout a match.
Fiona McCormick Fiona McCormick 5’10” | M Santa Clara | 2026 State #64 Nation CA plays as a midfielder and as a forward for De Anza Force G08. McCormick is a clever, confident and strong player. She has good positioning throughout a match and shows in key areas to keep the ball moving. She showcased her foot skills in tight situations and connects her passes often. She uses her body well and her height to her advantage. McCormick has great movement off the ball and creates chances for her team. She showcased she has the ability to play in behind the back line off her left or her right foot. She takes set pieces for her team and can cross the ball well. Overall, Fiona McCormick Fiona McCormick 5’10” | M Santa Clara | 2026 State #64 Nation CA is a game changer in the middle of the field for De Anza Force G08. She is confident on the ball and makes a difference when she is involved.
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Alessandra Munneke
Alessandra Munneke
Alessandra Munneke plays as a forward and as a midfielder for De Anza Force G08. Munneke is fast, crafty and brave. She has great ideas in the attacking third and has no fear taking players on. She creates good chances for herself and others often in a match. She can take space well on the dribble and does a good job capitalizing on errors of her opponents. Defensively, she cuts passes well and positions herself in good areas to cause problems for her opponents. Overall, Alessandra Munneke showcased that she causes problems for her opponents with and without the ball. She is an attacking minded player ready to go as soon as the ball is won back and creates chances for her team.
Elsa Wallway Elsa Wallway M CA plays as a midfielder for De Anza Force G08. Wallway is a hard-working, scrappy player. She is strong into challenges and looks to find players forward. She has good awareness for where she is on the field and makes good decisions on the ball. Wallway is brave on the ball and does well getting past opponents with her footwork. She has good movement off the ball and joins the attack often. Defensively, she doesn’t shy away from a challenge and does well to track her mark. Overall, Elsa Wallway Elsa Wallway M CA is a strong midfielder for De Anza Force G08 and makes an impact when she’s on the field.
Lauryn Fleshman Lauryn Fleshman M CA plays as a defender for De Anza Force G08. Fleshman is an active and smart defender. She joins the attack often to support her teammates on the sideline and does well to help keep possession. She connects her passes often and showcased she can handle just about any pass played to her. Fleshman displayed her ability to read the game well and made good decisions defensively. She tracks her mark well and stays with the back line often. When she has the ball at her feet, she makes good decisions and shows she can take players on in good areas to keep the game moving forward. Overall, Lauryn Fleshman Lauryn Fleshman M CA is a strong defender who makes good decisions throughout a match. With or without the ball, she showcased that she reads the game well and make a difference for De Anza Force G08.
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Sahaana Potti Sahaana Potti 5’2″ | F Saratoga | 2026 State CA plays as a forward and as a midfielder for De Anza Force G08. Potti is a fast and scrappy player. She can take players on and likes to combine off others for a quick give and go. She showcased her ability in one v one situations and is one of the strengths to her game. Potti connects with her teammates well and can get to the end line to create a dangerous chance for her team. Defensively, she stays connected well and is strong into tackles. Overall, Sahaana Potti Sahaana Potti 5’2″ | F Saratoga | 2026 State CA is a brave player who enjoys getting past her opponents with pace. She displayed that she creates chances often and makes a major impact for her team when she beats the first player.
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Sophia Cabepa plays as a defender for De Anza Force G08. Cabepa is a strong and consistent player. She stays with the back line well and recovers for others well. She is strong into challenges and tracks her marks well. She makes good decisions defensively and with the ball at her feet. Cabepa supports those around her well at good angles and often connects her passes. Overall, Sophia Cabepa is a strong center back for De Anza Force G08. She makes good decisions defensively and doesn’t often make errors in the defensive third.