ECNL Boys TX: Rise SC 07 vs. Solar SC Academy 07

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a few months of break during the winter, the ECNL Boys Texas League is back in action with its spring season and teams from the Lone Star State and neighbor state Oklahoma are already back at it, battling every weekend on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Soccer Texas will pick up where it left off before the break and will continue covering matches of the League, bringing photos and analysis for each of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, I was at South Campus, in Houston, where Rise SC B07 and Solar SC Academy B07 faced each other.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2024/04/ecnl-boys-tx-rise-sc-07-vs-solar-sc-academy-07-photos/">Rise SC B07 vs. Solar SC Academy B07 - Photos</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rise SC 1 - 1 Solar SC Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing at home, Rise were awarded a penalty kick after a handball was called inside the box against Solar and Aldrin Mariaca Soto converted it to give them the lead. Solar dominated possession for most of the time and got their equalizer when [player_tooltip player_id='15870' first='Benjamin' last='Mulrooney'] got his head into a corner kick cross at the back post to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the match, Rise have four wins, 11 losses and two ties. Solar are better positioned in the standings, with wins, ten wins, three losses and five ties.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["16043"],"_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":"With Solar trailing and looking for goals for most of the time, Guandique had an eventful match, being called to action quite often. The goalkeeper was solid in his actions, dealing well with shots from distance and closer-range finishes that went to goal. He also displayed great reflexes to make saves in a couple of point-blank headers in the second half. Guandique had a brief moment of hesitation to get off his position and deal with crosses, but quickly adjusted and regained his confidence.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661bf8ed31add"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":170216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/04/IMG_3526.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-170216" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rise SC B07 vs. Solar SC Academy B07</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["16251"],"_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":"Stubbs played as a left-sided center back for Rise and was one of the points of strength of their backline. He read the game well and was always in the right spot to make spots and win the ball back. A very athletic and mobile defender, Stubbs had no issue when he had to step and defend away from the penalty box or when he needed to track back and cover his teammates. Stubbs also did a good job in possession, helping initiate the team's buildup with good passes and some unexpected runs through the middle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661bf8ed31b46"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":170207,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/04/IMG_3495.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-170207" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rise SC B07 vs. Solar SC Academy B07</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabriel Moore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fort Bend Kempner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Rise SC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Moore's hard work in midfield was key for Rise and it helped them match Solar's intensity in the central area of the field, making it difficult for them to create chances through the middle. Playing as a defensive midfielder, he was very active, used his frame to win duels and played hard when he had to. Moore was also an important outlet for Rise, connecting good passes and igniting some of the team's transition plays with long balls in behind Solar's backline. He wasn't quick enough on the ball on a few occasions and ended up being dispossessed, but immediately stepped up to put pressure on opponents, winning it back most of the time.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661bf8ed31bfb"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":170228,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/04/IMG_3572.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-170228" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rise SC B07 vs. Solar SC Academy B07</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aldrin Mariaca Soto","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Shore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Rise SC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Soto did a very good job converting the penalty kick that gave Rise the lead, showing calm and composure on the ball to send Solar's goalkeeper the wrong way. 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More mobile than his physical center back partner, he thrived for his positioning, making smart interceptions and stopping passes that targeted the space behind him. With Solar trailing for a long period, he got on the ball a lot and contributed to the team's buildup. 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Mulrooney left the match injured in the second half and his team missed his presence as they tried to score a game-winning goal.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661bf8ed31e68"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":170211,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/04/IMG_3512.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-170211" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rise SC B07 vs. Solar SC Academy B07</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->