ECNL Girls National Finals: 09 Midfielders Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slammers FC HB Koge - [player_tooltip player_id='112216' first='Charlotte' last='Kamansky'], [player_tooltip player_id='146233' first='Briannah' last='Johnson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='112217' first='Alexis' last='Katter']: These ladies feature in a midfield that operates as a solid unit, providing support for the offense when called upon, and locking down on defense regularly. Defensively this team is one of the strongest in Richmond when it comes to goals conceded, and that work starts further up the pitch with these midfielders not allowing many runs forward and direct attacks at their back line that would potentially cause them trouble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":190364,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/kamansky-crop-239x157-1720457549.jpg?w=238" alt="" class="wp-image-190364" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Soccer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PDA G09 - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/lizzie-rubin/">Lizzie Rubin</a> and <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/deus-stanislaus-2/">Deus Stanislaus</a>: One of the most consistent squads in group play at the National Playoffs, PDA is stout through the middle of the park. Their balance in transition from defense to attack allows theirs forward to put up numbers and allows them shot opportunities of their own, while their defensive work puts them in some high standing among the 8 teams remaining. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":190352,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/stanislaus.jpg?w=443" alt="" class="wp-image-190352" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Soccer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>KC Athletics - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/chloe-guenther/">Chloe Guenther</a> and [player_tooltip player_id='110618' first='Evie' last='Kincaid']: KC Athletics had an up and down ride in Seattle, and the midfield group had to pull together exceptionally in order to see them advance to Richmond. While they would love to propagate a larger split in their goal difference, there is evidence that the players in the middle of the park can hold their own against the best and get the job done in tight games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":190367,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/kincaid.jpg?w=645" alt="" class="wp-image-190367" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Soccer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solar FC - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/chloe-griswell/">[player_tooltip player_id='112560' first='Chloe' last='Griswell']</a>, <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/addison-bizjack/">[player_tooltip player_id='112567' first='Addison' last='Bizjack']</a>, and <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/landry-gannon/">[player_tooltip player_id='112559' first='Landry' last='Gannon']</a>: A strong showing from these players at the National Playoffs propelled them to a spot in the Elite 8 in Richmond. They will look to continue their form that saw them win three of their matches and ultimately prevail in the tight moments that truly mattered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":190372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/bizjack-crop-827x543-1720458031.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-190372" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Soccer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Penn Fusion G09 - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/kylie-berk/">Kylie Berk</a>, <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/julia-rick/">Julia Rick</a>, and <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/gabriella-bongiorno-2/">Gabriella Bongiorno</a>: This midfield group is tested and ready across the board, especially given how they had to perform over the course of their four games in Seattle. One goal wins in every match for Penn Fusion saw a cohesive effort in ensuring that their side was going to move on. Now that they are in Richmond, they'll look to continue that trend of finding ways to get the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":190374,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/berk-crop-784x515-1720458187.jpg?w=783" alt="" class="wp-image-190374" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Soccer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->