Elite Talent: ECNL PHX 2007 Standouts
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The ECNL National Event in Phoenix wrapped up on Sunday. The second event of the Spring showcased teams from the 2012 through 2007 age groups. Below is a look at the best individual performances from the 2007 age group. Brianna…
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Continue ReadingThe ECNL National Event in Phoenix wrapped up on Sunday. The second event of the Spring showcased teams from the 2012 through 2007 age groups. Below is a look at the best individual performances from the 2007 age group.
Coreas scored a spectacular goal in the win over San Diego Surf RL. The midfielder created space against the Surf defense with a nice move and continued her dribble when no one stepped to her. Coreas provided a left foot finish for one of the best goals of the event. She followed that up with a key pass to Riley Olsen which created a penalty kick opportunity for Sting.
Crawford was a standout for Sting in the win against Surf. I was impressed with her defensive instincts. She read the game well and jumped into the tackle. She is a versatile player and could fill a number of roles at the next level.
Marella was stellar for Legends against Tennessee Soccer Club. She did really well defensively for her side. She was sharp in the tackle and shut down the counter from TSC. She did well stepping in passing lanes and winning possession for her side.
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Hamm was another standout from the Legends squad. Her play at right back in the second half of the win over Tennessee Soccer Club showed her potential at the next level. The high-level combination of pace and tenacity really shined in that game.
Coughlin, the highly ranked recruit, proved her quality once again at the ECNL event in Phoenix with a stellar performance defensively against TSC. She topped off that defensive masterclass with a gorgeous free kick goal. Coughlin continues to show why she is one of the best in the country.
Holden, the recent Stanford commit, really jumped off the screen from game film. She played in an attacking role in the win against Kings Hammer SC. Holden is dynamic on the ball, has excellent vision, and strength to hold off defenders. Holden’s attributes give her flexibility to play in the midfield or as a forward. She really shined in the open field at the ECNL event.
Isa Calderon Isa Calderon M CA , the Oregon State commit, was outstanding in the midfield for Rebels against Kings Hammer. She was a step faster than the competition around the ball and pounced on any 50/50 ball. Her international experience shined as she looked to be playing at a faster pace than anyone else on the field.
Respicio was a new name for me at the event. She is a talented outside back. Her two-way play stood out. She is quick and uses that to her advantage defensively. She has fast feet to get into the tackle and dig the ball away quickly. On the ball, she is good at attacking space and putting in the slip pass when the opportunity is on. Respicio is a high upside 2026 outside back.
May is an attacking midfielder for Rebels who was a star at the event. Her close control of the ball and vision were two of the attributes that stood out from game film. She sliced apart the opposition with her passing. May was a dominant force of the Rebels attack, which notched nine goals in the three games.
Lacher was prolific around goal for her side during the weekend. She also made a number of winning plays all over the field. She showed that she can impact the game defensively just as well as she does in the attack. Her tackling and understanding of defensive techniques is elite for her position.
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Paolini was outstanding in the win over La Roca. She was in the right spots and made the right play for her side. The Florida commit looks to be one of the most ready defenders for the next level from the 2025 class.
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Jodoin was outstanding against Del Mar Sharks in the final game of the event for FC Stars. She was unstoppable in the attack in the first half with a pair of goals. She combined her skill and excellent ball-striking quality to punish the defense whenever she had space. She also used her speed to get past the defense. She looked like a player who will make an immediate contribution at the next level.
Stowell had an assist on a goal in the first half against Del Mar Sharks. The midfielder showed off a good all-around game as she contributed in a number of ways to help FC Stars claim a perfect 3-0 weekend.
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Cooper was outstanding in the midfield against San Juan SC. She was tough in the tackle and made an impact with her defensive work. Cooper also did well getting the ball off her feet. She played one or two-touch through the center of the field that helped open up the game for her side.
Oder was prolific in the attack for Beach FC. The winger is tricky to contain. Her dribbling and body feints make her one of the toughest players to defend in the ECNL. She showed this against San Juan as she created chances for herself and her team.
Cole was excellent in the midfield in the game against Utah Royals FC-AZ. She was smart in possession and made the right decisions to allow her team to retain the ball. She did well defensively in timing her tackles and poking away the ball when the opportunity was available. Cole is a super smart player and has tremendously high upside.
Scobie is a silky smooth midfielder for Sporting Blue Valley and that showed on Sunday. Thanks to her skill and comfort on the ball, there is quite a bit of versatility to her game – she is great at a bit of everything. Her play at the ECNL event showed that she is going to be a No. 8 at a high level program at the next level. A quality player who can work out of tight spaces, Scobie was a key player for Sporting Blue Valley as they went 3-0 at the event.