ECNL Championships: Teddy’s Semifinal Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's a look at some of my top standouts from the ECNL semifinal games I watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Games I covered</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Legends FC vs Penn Fusion (07)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>XF Academy vs FC Stars (08)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Eclipse Select vs KC Athletics (09)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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":"Ava De Leest","_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":"100","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Legends FC 2007","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669019d5f14eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De Leest came up with several key deflections this morning against Penn Fusion. Two big low-diving saves to keep this game scoreless in the opening half. Outside of this, she did an outstanding job of commanding her box as she caught several key crosses in her area. Good communication skills and composure at the end of the match. But she shined in penalties. Saving the day on numerous instances before a game-winning save in sudden death. She's committed to playing at Boise State after graduating high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["25903"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669019d5f1547"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colgate commit excelled in the center of the field early this morning. Won at least 5-6 tackles to stop counter attacks and lead the charge on offense. Displayed outstanding vision to switch the field of play and find the right players open. Super technical prospect who can be a difference maker at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["25863"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669019d5f1591"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kemmerley's heroics saved the day in regulation for PA Fusion. In the dying moments, she took tow defenders 1v1. Beating both on the right wings. A low cross into the box was then tapped home by a teammate to tie the game just before the final whistle. Unfortunate penalty loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110819"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669019d5f15d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wylie Roosen scored the game-tying goal in the first half against XF academy this morning with a low, hard shot into the left corner of the goal. She was super dangerous with the ball throughout this contest. Megged an opponent shortly after the goal while displaying excellent ball control on the run. She's a true X-fator for FC Stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["150089"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669019d5f1617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Took her no time to get going against Eclipse. Scoring just 30 seconds into the match. She added another one about 20 minutes later after dribbling past one of the CB's and scoring on the break into the bottom-left corner. Dribbled past the goalie for a tap-in to secure the hat trick not long after Eclipse tied it. From watching her, I see a very athletic #9 who can make plays with with her back to goal and facing it. Got herself into lots of dangerous spaces this game and shows so much confidence attacking the goal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->