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ECNL Girls National Finals: 08 Defenders to Watch

ECNL Girls National Finals: 08 Defenders to Watch
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James Clark
James Clark
July 7, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
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Claire Kennedy
Claire Kennedy 5'3" | D/M | 2027
WA
Jasmine McNish
Jasmine McNish 6'0" | D | 2026
MA
Erin Ha
Erin Ha D | 2026
CA
Sophia Canepa
Sophia Canepa 5'9" | D | 2026
CA
Abby Nelson
Abby Nelson 5'6" | D/F | 2027
CA
Zoey Lavezzi
Zoey Lavezzi D | 2026
WA
Olivia Rubinich
Olivia Rubinich D | 2026
PA
Meryn Primanti
Meryn Primanti 5'6" | D | 2026
PA
Lillian Osifodunrin
Lillian Osifodunrin 5'9" | D | 2026
CO
Hannah Werdel
Hannah Werdel 5'6" | M/D | 2026
CA
Ava De Filippo
Ava De Filippo D | 2026
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All roads lead to Richmond, Virginia for each of these players as the ECNL Girls National Finals kick off this week. This group of young ladies will be aiming to hold their own and steel their nerve in defense to help their team lift the trophy and become ECNL National Champions in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["28468"],"_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-6684ea2ee2b42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A key cog of a stalwart defensive unit that saw three shutouts in Seattle and conceded only 1 goal in four matches, Lavezzi is going to raise eyebrows in Richmond no matter the results she and her squad put up. However, if she performs to the level she is capable of, that could be a strong indicator for a large amount of success by the end of the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["182168"],"_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-6684ea2ee2b96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy adds a shut down value to the XF Academy side, and will look to support their defensive efforts through the tournament. Kennedy can play multiple roles and will be asked to fill in the gaps against Slammers FC HB Koge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["165341"],"_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-6684ea2ee2bd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ha features on the outside for a Slammers team that won every game in Seattle, outscoring their opponents by 9 goals in the group stage. If there is something to be concerned with, it's that the squad did give up 1 goal in every match whilst there, so Ha and company will look to rectify that issue and put up zeroes where possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["19489"],"_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-6684ea2ee2c0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Werdel thrives in the center of defense and helps move Slammers forward when she wins possession off the foot of attackers. She will be actively involved in finding solutions to the Slammers goal concessions, as that could make all the difference between playing in the final and heading home before they'd prefer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["19148"],"_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-6684ea2ee2c45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De Filippo had a strong tournament showing in Seattle along with her teammates on the back line of Slammers FC. She will look to make a similar impact in Richmond to help advance her squad through to further rounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["179747"],"_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-6684ea2ee2c7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">FC Stars Blue will have a backline overseen by McNish when they take on So Cal Blues in the quarterfinal round. The center back led a unit that conceded only once during group play in Seattle, and they will look to continue that dominance on Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["82602"],"_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-6684ea2ee2cb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelson was a standout for De Anza Force in Seattle, helping find three shutouts from four games and conceding only two scores throughout their run to the National Finals. As long as the offensive side of the ball continues to produce, Nelson and the defensive side should be set to take on their newest challenges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["82736"],"_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-6684ea2ee2ce7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Canepa was another standout for De Anza Force, holding the line and providing coverage and stout defensive work to push her side through to the National Finals. She'll join Nelson and their other teammates in taking on San Diego Surf for a spot in the semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20602"],"_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-6684ea2ee2d1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Osifodunrin features in a Real Colorado side that did not give up a single goal in Seattle and comprehensively turned away every opponent they faced. Can that trend continue against a Penn Fusion side that put up 18 goals in that same four game stretch? Osifodunrin will definitively be a part of the answer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["25968"],"_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-6684ea2ee2d52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rubinich and her teammates will look to improve on Penn Fusion's defensive record going into the National Finals. Despite 12 goals over their final three matches in Seattle, the group conceded six themselves, finding precarious positions on a couple of occasions. Solutions lie with Rubinich and her back line, so look for those to reveal themselves on Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["25937"],"_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-6684ea2ee2d87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Primanti and her back line will look to tamp down on Penn Fusion's number of goals allowed during their time at the National Finals. While their trip to Seattle last month was ultimately successful, Primanti and her teammates will want to show a stout effort to improve their chances of moving on and hoisting a trophy by weeks end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

All roads lead to Richmond, Virginia for each of these players as the ECNL Girls National Finals kick off this week. This group of young ladies will be aiming to hold their own and steel their nerve in defense to help their team lift the trophy and become ECNL National Champions in 2024.

Zoey Lavezzi

Zoey Lavezzi

WA
D
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CLASS 2026
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Zoey
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HS
Woodinville
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Zoey Lavezzi

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School: Woodinville
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Claire Kennedy

Claire Kennedy

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS D/M
CLASS 2027
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Claire
Kennedy D/M
Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Lake Washington
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WA
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State: Washington
School: Lake Washington
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Pepperdine
Erin Ha

Erin Ha

CA
D
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Erin
Ha D
Class
2026
HS
Yorba Linda
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CA
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Erin Ha

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State: California
School: Yorba Linda
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Marquette
Hannah Werdel

Hannah Werdel

CA
M/D
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS M/D
CLASS 2026
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Hannah
Werdel M/D
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Foothill (Santa Ana)
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CA
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Hannah Werdel

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State: California
School: Foothill (Santa Ana)
Club: Slammers FC ECNL
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Washington (WA)
Ava De Filippo

Ava De Filippo

CA
D
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Ava
De Filippo D
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2026
HS
San Juan Hills
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CA
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UConn
Jasmine McNish

Jasmine McNish

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Jasmine
McNish D
Class
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Height
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HS
The Rivers School
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MA
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Abby Nelson

Abby Nelson

CA
D/F
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS D/F
CLASS 2027
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Abby
Nelson D/F
Class
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Height
5'6"
HS
Los Gatos
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CA
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Abby Nelson

State: California
School: Los Gatos
Club: De Anza Force
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Kansas
Sophia Canepa

Sophia Canepa

CA
D
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Sophia
Canepa D
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Connections Academy
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CA
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Sophia Canepa

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School: Connections Academy
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Georgia
Lillian Osifodunrin

Lillian Osifodunrin

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Lillian
Osifodunrin D
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Broomfield
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CO
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School: Broomfield
Club: Real Colorado National
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Michigan State
Olivia Rubinich

Olivia Rubinich

PA
D
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Olivia
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2026
PA
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New Hampshire
Meryn Primanti

Meryn Primanti

PA
D
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Primanti D
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Owen J Roberts
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PA
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School: Owen J Roberts
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