Rising Stars of the New England Roster for the ECNL Conference Cup

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL Conference Cup kicks off next month in Chula Vista, California. The event brings together 120 of the top players in the country from the 2007 through 2009 age groups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a dream for players to get the chance to show their quality against the best of the best in this environment. Throughout this week, Prep Soccer has broken down the rosters from the event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on a few of the players to know from the New England Conference Roster from the event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["199315"],"_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-66a161da2a88f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cummo is a midfielder from East Meadow SC. She earned All Conference honors for her high school as a sophomore. She is a great two-way player who might have a bit more bite to her game than any other midfielder at this event. Cummo is a physical player who will put in tackles. She played defense for her high school team and showed that she is a tough competitor. She offers plenty going forward as well- she has this good move with the ball at her feet to sidestep defenders that showcases her quality with either foot and ability to dribble at speed. She can also rip a shot with ferocity. Commo has the traits to be an impactful player at this event as she commands the center of the field with her toughness and work ethic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["22782"],"_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-66a1643c02283"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eggleston is an outstanding shot-stopper. She is the goalkeeper for FC Stars 08 ECNL. She has been part of the elite events in the past and continues to earn the invites thanks to her stellar play and constant improvement. Eggleston is the goalkeeper most likely to provide the highlight reel moment to save the game. She had a number of great plays on breakaway situations in the past season. She reads attacking players like an experienced goalkeeper and cuts off angles, her athleticism also makes a big difference too. The New England squad has two outstanding goalkeepers for this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111654"],"_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-66a1643c022d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kopmeyer is one of two 2028s on the New England roster. I saw her play as a center forward for her club side during the ECNL Champions League playoffs. She is listed as a forward and midfielder on the Conference Cup roster. I think she's at her best as an attacking midfielder or a support striker, but she can play as the No. 9 if needed. She is very good when the ball is at her feet and she can face forward and attack the defense on the dribble. She is a creative player who relies on her skill and quick feet to navigate bigger opponents. She has a nice cutback pass that is tough to defend because she hides it well to keep the defense guessing. Kopmeyer's skill and intelligence should shine with the high level of teammates from this group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["22860"],"_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-66a1643c02324"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Donnell is the only player on the New England roster who is listed as a forward, midfielder, and defender. She is a wide player who typically lines up on the left side of the formation for the FC Stars Blue 08 ECNL team. She is right footed and hits a great service with her right. She is capable on her left, which gives the versatility to play on either side of the formation. O'Donnell's two-way impact should make her a top performer from this group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110857"],"_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-66a1643c0236a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pietrafesa is a goalkeeper on the World Class FC 08 ECNL team. She is also part of the ODP for the East Region. She is a five-foot-nine athletic goalkeeper with excellent shot-stopping technique. Her dive and recovery is quick and her strong hands are both elite traits she has for the position. Pietrafesa has shown this season that she should be in the conversation among the best goalkeepers in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team New England</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='166310' first='Lucy' last='Ciminero'] (Ohio Premier) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='199315' first='Siena' last='Cummo'] (East Meadow SC) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='103540' first='Sierra' last='Dupre'] (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='22782' first='Alyna' last='Eggleston'] (FC Stars Blue)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='25296' first='Tessa' last='Knapp'] (Internationals SC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='111654' first='Bridget' last='Kopmeyer'] (Internationals SC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='111665' first='Anna' last='Korney'] (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='24490' first='Kaylin' last='Mallon'] (SUSA FC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='22915' first='Kelly' last='O'Connor'] (Scorpions Soccer)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='22860' first='Emmy' last='O'Donnell'] (FC Stars Blue)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='111747' first='Michaela' last='Panella'] (WNY Flash)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='110857' first='Gianna' last='Pietrafesa'] (World Class FC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='59729' first='Kennedy' last='Ring'] (World Class FC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='145226' first='Eloise' last='Rubinstein'] (SUSA FC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='25104' first='Alexis' last='Smith'] (Ohio Premier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->