ECNL Girls Phoenix: Texas Outside Backs to Watch

<p>The ECNL Girls League is hosting its fourth national event of the season this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona, with teams from all over the country set to play from Friday to Sunday.</p>   <p>Having the Reach 11 Sports Complex as the venue, 178 teams in the U16, U17 and U19 age groups will come from the entire country to play three matches each and showcase their skills against some of the top talent in the country.</p>   <p>Texas will send 21 teams to the event, with sides from Albion Hurricanes FC, Classics Elite, Dallas Texans, DKSC, FC Dallas, Solar SC, Sting Dallas Black and Sting Dallas Royal representing the Lone Star State in Arizona.</p>   <p>As we preview the event, we'll take a look at some promising prospects who will be on the field, this time featuring the outside backs:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Tuzzolino will be with Sting Dallas Royal 09 in their matches against Arizona Arsenal, Eclipse Select SC and Beach FC in Phoenix. One of the most complete and versatile defenders in Texas in her age group, she switched clubs this season, joining Sting from FC Dallas and strengthening what was already a solid backline. She can play anywhere across the backline, but is more often used at left back. Tuzzolino is a lockdown defenders, who has a very high soccer IQ and does a very good job of using her positioning to push opposing forwards into uncomfortable spots. She's also very clean on the ball, having the ability to break lines with her passing, and is an excellent crosser.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DA9FyOzPbQo/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Hamlin-Segura will be an important piece for Albion Hurricanes FC 09 when they meet San Juan SC, MVLA and Kansas City Athletics this weekend. She's a versatile player, who can be used on both outside backs and also on midfielder, but is most commonly deployed at left back. Hamlin-Segura plays with a lot of intensity and is very solid defensively, defending well around the penalty box and also further up in the field. She also has a great offensive presence, making excellent runs off the ball near the sidelines and has an impressive vision for her final passes, consistently finding teammates in good spots to score.</p>    <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=DYSeGV_gdd4 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Sting Dallas Black 08 will heavily rely on Weiss' presence on the right side of their backline as they face Legends FC, So Cal Blues and Slammers FC HB Koge. She's one of their core players, combining extremely well with Danielle Champ offensively. Weiss likes to push forward and does it very efficiently, being a constant presence in the attacking half and getting numerous assists with her crosses and through balls. She's also a solid defender, who plays hard without the ball and is very disciplined in her tactical role.</p>    <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=iG4IrICWGek </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Khan will be among the many defensive options Solar SC 08 will have in their matches against Slammers FC HB Koge, Legends FC and So Cal Blues. She typically plays right back for them and is very efficient in getting the job done. Khan is a very good defender, who's extremely aware of the space around her and times her tackles and defensive actions very well. She's not necessarily an outside back who will be flying up and down the sidelines during the entire match, but she has what it takes to support the offense with her impressive passing range and smart ball distribution, which fit Solar's playing style to a tee.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/IMG_8468.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264437" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL G08 vs. Solar SC ECNL G08</figcaption></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Arreola and her FC Dallas 07/06 team are set to be challenged by Slammers FC HB Koge, Jacksonville FC and Legends FC. A Youth Mexican international, she can be used as a forward, but is typically a right back for her club team, offering a lot of firepower out wide. Arreola is extremely well-versed offensively and can hurt opponents with her and dribbling ability in wider positions, but can also come inside and contribute with her passing. The outside back also does a great job on the defensive side of the game, using her athleticism to keep opponents under constant pressure.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/02/IMG_1638.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-98958" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">FC Dallas 07 vs. SLSG Navy 07</figcaption></figure>

The ECNL Girls League is hosting its fourth national event of the season this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona, with teams from all over the country set to play from Friday to Sunday.