US Soccer identifies top talent among Nor Cal 2011s 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>US Soccer held a Talent ID Center event in Northern California at the end of September. The event featured players in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 age groups. Below is the roster from the 2011 age group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MVLA and Bay Area Surf both sent seven players to the event. Mustang SC and Davis Legacy each had four players in attendance as the ECNL clubs were well represented at the Talent Identification event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out a scouting report on some of the names to know from this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270092"],"_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-670eacdb7f7fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A standout goalkeeper with exceptional athleticism, Mejia is one of the best in her position in the state. She can make diving saves and cover the whole frame of the goal. She has excellent technique in her shot-stopping qualities. She looks comfortable on the ball and offers an option with her distribution for her side in the build-up. Mejia has the tools to be a top level talent in the goalkeeper position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270093"],"_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-670eacdb7f858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortimore is a prolific scorer for MVLA. She plays as a center forward and has been leading the way for <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2024/09/week-2-norcal-ecnl-girls-standouts/">her club team during the start of the new club season</a>. The MVLA star has the tools to be a top No. 9 in the country in her age group. She has a nose for the goal and a unrivaled determination. She had some great moments during the ECNL playoffs in June. She showed off her soccer smarts with the timing and angle of her runs. She could improve on her back-to-the-goal play as she has the strength to hold off defenders, but sometimes gets her body position wrong which allows smaller center backs to poke the ball away. Mortimore is a player that US Soccer should prioritize as a high upside No. 9, a position of weakness at the youth international level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270098"],"_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-670eacdb7f898"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lomieli is a defensive midfielder on the Bay Area Surf 2011 ECNL team. She plays as a more advanced midfielder for Cal Odyssey - box-to-box or attacking. She is a right-footed magician on the ball. The footwork is extremely impressive. She has excellent technique in ball-striking and can ping a ball across the ball with pace and accuracy. She does well checking her shoulders before receiving the ball and can play out of pressure through the center of the field. She has all the traits to be considered a top midfielder in this age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270097"],"_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-670eacdb7f8d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beery is a defender for Bay Area Surf. She plays as the right center back for her team. She has shown the qualities to be considered one of the best in her position in the region. She is calm on the ball and makes great decisions. She is a real asset in the Bay Area Surf style of play as she is extremely reliable on the ball - she rarely makes a mistake. Beery's defensive qualities are equal to her brilliance on the ball. She is always in the right spot on crosses to see the ball and the player. There is a lot of reason to believe she will be a top center back for a long time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270099"],"_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-670eacdb7f932"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis is a forward on Mustang SC. Power is the main attribute that immediately jumped out from watching game film on Ellis. There is a limited pool of players with her type of impact on that game. She can be precise with her play and take apart the defense like a surgeon, but she also has the strength and speed to brute force her way past defenders as well. Ellis' combination of skill and strength along with sheer determination has made her a top attacking talent in Northern California. She can play anywhere in the attack. Her future as a left winger is enticing considering her ease to use either foot on the dribble and quality as a finisher on her right when she cuts inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsoVU-82b_U","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsoVU-82b_U </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>US Soccer Talent ID Center Roster - September 25, 2024 - Berkley, California </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295799' first='Kaylani' last='Ahn'] (MVLA), [player_tooltip player_id='296039' first='Sadie' last='Arya'] (MVLA), Lucai Balao (Placer United SC), [player_tooltip player_id='270097' first='Caroline' last='Beery'] (Bay Area Surf SC), Stefani Brandt (Marin FC), [player_tooltip player_id='296041' first='Micaela' last='Bubbico'] (Placer United SC), [player_tooltip player_id='296050' first='Bella' last='Clement'] (Placer United SC), Bella Cuevas (Bay Area Surf SC), [player_tooltip player_id='296052' first='Olivia' last='Daley'] (MVLA), [player_tooltip player_id='295797' first='Hadeel' last='Elbeshity'] (San Juan SC), [player_tooltip player_id='270099' first='Emerson' last='Ellis'] (Mustang SC), Kelsey Gee (Davis Legacy), [player_tooltip player_id='296057' first='Zoe' last='Hanohano'] (SVSA), Kyra Joh (SVSA), [player_tooltip player_id='296059' first='Leena' last='Khan'] (Pleasanton Rage SC), [player_tooltip player_id='270098' first='Macie' last='Lomeli'] (Bay Area Surf), Milena Makasini (Bay Area Surf), [player_tooltip player_id='295804' first='Tatiana' last='Marta'] (MVLA), [player_tooltip player_id='270092' first='Mariana' last='Mejia'] (MVLA), [player_tooltip player_id='295790' first='Makena' last='Mercer'] (MVLA), [player_tooltip player_id='270093' first='Caroline' last='Mortimore'] (MVLA), Jalissa Padilla (Bay Area Surf), Alyssa Patino (Bay Area Surf), Briana Petersen (San Juan SC), [player_tooltip player_id='296063' first='Sophia' last='Rangel'] (San Juan SC), Saige Scarborough (Davis Legacy), Leora Shimi (Davis Legacy), Shayna Stuart (Mustang SC), [player_tooltip player_id='296037' first='Mia' last='Toeaina'] (Mustang SC), [player_tooltip player_id='296070' first='Monique' last='Valdez'] (Clovis Crossfire), Alyssa Velazquez (Davis Legacy), [player_tooltip player_id='295808' first='Catalina' last='Vesser'] (Mustang SC), [player_tooltip player_id='295810' first='Tatiana' last='Zamora'] (SVSA), [player_tooltip player_id='280243' first='Izzy' last='Zhou'] (Bay Area Surf)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->