ECNL North Carolina: Texas Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL Girls League is hosting its last National Event of the season this week, with the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, welcoming three days of action, from Friday to Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryan Park will stage the event, which will count on 169 teams from the U15, U16 and U17 divisions, each playing three matches over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas will have light representation this week, with Challenge SC and DKSC sending teams in two divisions and Albion Hurricanes FC and Dallas Texans being represented by one squad each. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the most promising players from the Lone Star State that will be in action in North Carolina, finalizing our series with the dangerous forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["140588"],"_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":"Valentine will be with Albion Hurricanes FC 08 in their matches against FC Alliance, WNY Flash and Slammers FC over the weekend. She started the season with their Regional League team but has been moved up and has proven to be a nice addition. A dynamic and aggressive winger, Valentine can play on both sides and is very dangerous when she gets on the ball in the final third with her ability to beat defenders off the dribble and with her pace. Also a solid finisher, she has an excellent work rate and consistently tracks down to help on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6643ea419d069"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":173274,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/IMG_4899.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-173274" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC G08 vs. Sting Austin G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112739"],"_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":"Playing for DKSC 08, Gilbert will be a source of concern for their opponents Minnesota Thunder, Charlotte SA and Arlington Soccer this weekend. A key piece in Wakeland's victory at the State Tournament a couple of months ago, when she was awarded as the MVP, she's one of DKSC's main offensive options. Because she's so well-rounded and does everything at a very good level, it's hard to define Gilbert's game, but one thing is for sure: she's always ready to score. The forward operates very well around the penalty box, making runs off-the-ball and engaging in combination plays, but is far more lethal closer to goal, benefiting from her excellent positioning to finish chances.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6643ea419d0d0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/AudreyGilbert08/status/1779272070125486373","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/AudreyGilbert08/status/1779272070125486373 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169330"],"_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":"Jackson will lead the line for the Dallas Texans 07 in their matches against WNY Flash, FC Stars White and Pateadores. Because of her strong skills, she can play anywhere in the attack, but is probably at her best in a position where she can use her pace and athleticism to explore space. Jackson sees the game very well and is always capable of making the right play, even when sprinting with the ball. She's very technical and intelligent too and can drop deeper to create plays as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6643ea419d123"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26498"],"_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":"Magnuson and her Challenge SC 07 team are scheduled to play Bethesda SC, WNY Flash and VDA this week in North Carolina. An extremely creative player, expect her to be very active offensively for them on the left. Magnuson is very smooth on the ball, can dribble in tight spaces at ease and is very intelligent with her passing. She's very dangerous when she brings the ball inside from the left and also a lethal finisher, who makes smart runs in behind the backline and can score with either foot.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6643ea419d16c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19018123/63d63aca19a6860994e0865f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664f51793d8a2"} /-->