ECNL Texas: Day 2 Standouts

<p>The ECNL annual Girls National Event held in Texas continued on Sunday, with over 200 club teams from all over the country competing at the Toyota Soccer Center and the MoneyGram Soccer Park in the Lone Star State.</p>   <p>Prep Dig Texas followed the action on-site, covering many of the duels of the 10s division that took place during the day at the MoneyGram Soccer Park.</p>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/02/ecnl-texas-day-2-photos/">Photos: ECNL Texas Day 2</a></li> </ul>   <p>Here are our standouts from the matches we got to watch:</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Real Colorado National 10 2 -2 Bethesda SC 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Dern was very active on the left side of Real Colorado's midfield, consistently getting involved in the team's attacking plays. She made quite a few dangerous runs through the left and was very hard to dispossess when she picked up her pace. Dern also did a geat job of creating for her teammates as she always looked for them when approaching the penalty box and managed to make some good crosses. She also spent some time playing as a striker and worked well with her back to the goal.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0016.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279663"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Naill appeared on the left side of Bethesda SC's attack and was a constant threat to Real Colorado's backline. She was very aggressive on the ball and used her ability to dribble, pass and shoot well with either foot to elude defenders. Naill was very successful with her dribbling a played a major role in the team's first goal, taking the ball to the end line and crossing for a teammate to score. She also did a good job of coming inside to combine with her teammates when she understood it was the best option.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0004_e7979c.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279658"/></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Richmond United 10 1 - 1 [program_tooltip program_id='278665' first='Classics' last='Elite'] 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Groseth played a key role for Richmond United, working as the team's offensive hub from her central midfielder position. More often than not, the ball would have to go through her to make it from the backline to the attack and she got the job done with great efficiency. Groseth was very calm on the ball and was excellent at creating space with quick moves through the middle, but when she got possession and there was no one around her, she would quickly find a teammate further up on the field. The midfielder also made some nice runs through the middle, picking direct routes to get to the final third.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">A left winger for [program_tooltip program_id='278665' first='Classics' last='Elite'], Gonzalez was a big part of their offensive system. A pacey and technical player, she consistently got into good spots in wide positions, timing her runs off the ball very well and attacking the space behind the backline. She also displayed a well-diversified attacking game as she not only created problems out wide, but also brought the ball inside to connect with her teammates or finish - she scored the team's goal in a beautiful and powerful shot that got in near the crossbar. Gonzalez displayed a solid work rate as well, dropping back to help her teammates and engaging in defensive actions with a lot of energy. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0034.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279670"/></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DKSC' last=''] 10 0 - 1 Chicago Inter 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Meehan made a big impact in DKSC' last='']'s play from her central midfielder position. She had a size advantage over most of her opponents and used it very well to win duels and dominate the space in the central area of the field. Meehan also displayed great efficiency with her passing and had teammates consistently looking for her when in possession. She combined very well with fellow midfielder Maya Gonzalez as the two dictated the team's offensive rhythm and also appeared well in the final third with runs on and off the ball.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0062.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279681"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">A winger, Gaddipati was very active offensively for Inter Chicago and was a big part of their attacking efforts. She spent time on both sides and was always very dangerous in the final third. Gaddipati has the pace and the intelligence to be a threat by making runs behind the backline but is also physical enough to get the ball to her feet away from the penalty box and combine with a teammate or make a turn on an opponent. She also did a great job of pressing defenders, forcing them to turn the ball over on some occasions.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0065_dd0cc9.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279682"/></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sting Austin 10 2 - 0 Washington Premier 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Gomez played a few different roles for Sting Austin and thrived in each of them. She was very active around the final third and displayed great physical, technical and mental skills to impact the game. When performing in wider areas of the field, Gomez was very good at beating defenders off the dribble and sending accurate crosses into the penalty box. She also spent time playing more centrally and displayed a great ability to make decisions in split-seconds and to operate in crowded areas of the field.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0069_6035f2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279686"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Deutscher was Washington Premiers' most active player in the match and appeared very well I'm midfield for them. She started the match in more of a deeper position, but later moved to an attacking role and continued to influence the game. Because of her long frame, Deutscher was very difficult to dispossess because she kept the ball close to her body and shielded it well. When playing closer to the penalty box, she displayed an interesting ability to make quick moves to beat defenders and good vision in the final third.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0088.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279692"/></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sting Black 10 3 - 2 Eclipse Select SC 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Goodin anchored Sting Black's backline and had an excellent performance against Eclipse Select. Playing as a left-sided center back, she displayed very strong defensive skills, blocking most of their opponents' attempts on her side. Goodin uses her physical tools very well to dominate the space and win duels, but is also a cerebral defender, who successfully cuts passing lanes and reads plays to make interceptions. She was incredibly calm and confident and calm on the ball, playing a major role in her team's buildup. The center back would not only confidently make line-breaking passes through the middle, but also drive the ball forward until an opponent got close to her.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0103_1eeff8.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279699"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas was a key player for Eclipse Select, scoring one of the team's goals in the match and getting heavily involved in their plays from her central midfielder position. She got on the ball a lot and did a great job of beating the pressure with quick moves and changes of direction. When she got space, she showed excellent passing skills and solid vision to find teammates in good spots. Thomas also made some runs through the middle and was very hard to stop. In her goal, she stepped up to press an opponent in the attacking half, won the ball and fired a perfect shot that went into the upper corner.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0099_778d1e.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279697"/></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Seattle United 10 1 - 1 SLSG Navy 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Nelson had an excellent match for Seattle United and helped her team tie a strong SLSG Navy team. She played as a central midfielder for them, more to the right side, and did excellent work in possession. Nelson would at times make diagonal runs, bringing the ball inside, but also combined very well in give-and-go plays, consistently picking great spots to get the ball back. She also appeared well inside the penalty box to finish chances and in one of those plays scored the team's goal in the match, firing a perfect cross shot to send the ball into the back of the net.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0154_f0e027.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279713"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Kline had a solid shift as a central midfielder for SLSG. She did a good job of competing and covering the ground in the center of the field, but was vastly more important offensively. Kline was very smooth on the ball and always picked the right options to support the team's offense, be it a pass to a wide player or a strong run on the ball through the middle. She also displayed great movement off the ball and appeared in good spots to finish chances on some occasions. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLSG Green 10 0 - 4 FC Dallas 10</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Ladd's never-ending energy helped FC Dallas dominate SLSG Green and produce a strong victory. She played a few different roles for the team, but made the biggest impact when used as a box-to-box midfielder. Ladd was relentless defensively, playing with great determination and winning the ball on numerous occasions. Her movement off the ball was also remarkable as she often appeared around the center backs or outside the backs to give them a passing option when opponents tried to press higher. Ladd also had a strong and frequent presence on the final third, making good runs on and off the ball and appearing in great spots to make crosses and finish chances.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0174_5f2c4c.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279717"/></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Kahn did a great job serving as the focal point of FC Dallas' offense when she was on the field. A physical player, she had a strong presence inside the penalty box and scored the team's first goal by using her great positioning to get on the end of a cross and finish it to an open net. She also used her physical tools very well to fight for 50-50 balls or challenge opponents and gain control of the ball. Kahn moved very well in the final third and displayed solid technical skills too, combining well with her teammates and, on some occasions, dropping deeper to get on the ball and feed the wingers.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0183_bb604d.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279719"/></figure>

The ECNL annual Girls National Event held in Texas continued on Sunday, with over 200 club teams from all over the country competing at the Toyota Soccer Center and the MoneyGram Soccer Park in the Lone Star State.