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ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08

ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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Colleen Kennedy
Colleen Kennedy March 6, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
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Areet Rao
Areet Rao F | 2025
CA
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez 5'6" | M/F | 2026
CA
Saara Lahtela
Saara Lahtela 5'3" | F/M | 2027
CA
Maggie Currie
Maggie Currie 5'5" | M/F | 2026
CA
Taylor Bellotti
Taylor Bellotti 5'4" | D | 2026
CA
Lewa White
Lewa White 5'5" | M/F | 2026
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MVLA G08 showcase to be a solid team. Every player knows their style of play well and can move into different positions with ease. Their fullbacks are involved on both sides of the field and midfielders are used often in the flow of play. They do a great job of being patient to find their moments to go forward. MVLA G08 do very well to switch the point of attack to move their opponents. In the attacking third, they do well finding ways to create opportunities outside the box or from the end line. MVLA are comfortable keeping the ball on both sides of the field. They do well to find gaps through their opponents and attacking them. Overall, MVLA G08 work well together. They show to have good ideas to be a real threat to teams who leave spaces to attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111251"],"_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: 400;u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='111251' first='Maggie' last='Currie'] plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08 and showcased she can step up into different positions needed for her team. She does very well as a defender and as a midfielder. She is a crafty and smart player. Currie takes spaces well and has a willingness to join the attack in open areas. She shows at good angles and supports her teammates well. She connects her passes often and makes smart decisions with the ball. Defensively, she manages her marks well and is strong into tackles. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='111251' first='Maggie' last='Currie'] is a consistent threat for MVLA G08. She handles her defensive responsibilities well and makes a difference for her team keeping the ball after winning it back.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["83596"],"_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: 400;u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='83596' first='Lewa' last='White'] plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08. White is fast, has good awareness on the field and makes great runs. She does a good job of finding gaps in the opponent's lines and being the outlet to advance forward. She has great movement off the ball and connects her passes often. When she has the ball at her feet, she makes good decisions and often looks to be an option right away after making her pass. Defensively, White tracks her marks well and works well with the other midfielders to make it difficult for their opponents to get through. 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Rao looks to break lines and can recover quickly to join back in with the back line. Defensively, she is strong into challenges and doesn't shy away from challenging opponents in the air. She stays with the back line and can find the midfielders well. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='111257' first='Areet' last='Rao'] is a strong player for MVLA G08. 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She does very well to recognize when to pass the ball and looks to break lines. She has a willingness to take her opportunities and does well to create chances in the final third. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='111253' first='Saara' last='Lahtela'] is a threat in the attacking half. She is fast, explosive and is brave in the opportunities she has on the ball.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["111254"],"_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: 400;u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='111254' first='Ava' last='Martinez'] plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08. Martinez is a smart, clever midfielder who reads the game well. She has great vision in finding the open player to switch to and joins the attack immediately in hopes of getting another opportunity in the attacking third. She showcased that she has good awareness of her teammates and does well to show in the open spaces needed for the player on the ball. Martinez uses her body well and often checks her shoulder before asking for the ball. She does well with the ball under pressure and connects her passes often. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='111254' first='Ava' last='Martinez'] is a smart midfielder who does a good job of bringing something different to the midfield group. 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Bellotti reads the game well and does a good job of recognizing when she needs to hold with the back line. She tracks her mark well and stays connected. In challenges she is strong and does well in the air. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='83836' first='Taylor' last='Bellotti'] is a consistent defender for MVLA G08 and does well preventing her opponents from getting chances in the attacking third.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e8925c0721f"} /-->

MVLA G08 showcase to be a solid team. Every player knows their style of play well and can move into different positions with ease. Their fullbacks are involved on both sides of the field and midfielders are used often in the flow of play. They do a great job of being patient to find their moments to go forward. MVLA G08 do very well to switch the point of attack to move their opponents. In the attacking third, they do well finding ways to create opportunities outside the box or from the end line. MVLA are comfortable keeping the ball on both sides of the field. They do well to find gaps through their opponents and attacking them. Overall, MVLA G08 work well together. They show to have good ideas to be a real threat to teams who leave spaces to attack. 

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Maggie Currie

Maggie Currie

CA
M/F
HEIGHT 5'5"
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CLASS 2026
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Maggie
Currie M/F
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Leigh
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CA
ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
Maggie Currie plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08 and showcased she can step up into different positions...
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UNC-Chapel Hill
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Lewa White

Lewa White

CA
M/F
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS M/F
CLASS 2026
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Lewa
White M/F
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Sacred Heart Prep
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CA
ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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Areet Rao

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ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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Saara Lahtela

Saara Lahtela

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ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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Ava Martinez

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ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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Taylor Bellotti

Taylor Bellotti

CA
D
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
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St. Ignatius Preparatory
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CA
ECNL Northern Cal Conference Overview: MVLA Soccer Club G08
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