ECNL Midwest Conference Overview: Rockford Raptors G09

[program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09 are the leaders of the Midwest Conference. They move well together and have a good shape throughout a match. Rockford look to keep the ball and build their attacks going forward. They do well in finding areas to break lines but are confident in keeping the ball to find the right moments. They are constantly moving with intentions of either getting on the ball or creating space for someone else which is great to see at this level. Defensively, they cut passes out well to force teams into errors and have a consistent backline. In possession, Rockford show to attack as a team rather than one individual. The Raptors show to be dangerous from corners as every player looks to make the opportunity count. Overall, [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09 is a team full of hardworking, confident individuals that show to have a high standard on the pitch.    [player_tooltip player_id='230755' first='Malia' last='Zillman'] is a goalkeeper for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She is confident and good vision from the box. She has a good understanding of when things need to slow down for her team and moments to quickly attack from their opponents being out of position. Zillman has great distribution from her hands and feet in the flow of play. She can recognize where the spaces are up the pitch and has good awareness of what's around her when opponents are around the box. She has good hands and shows to be confident with the ball at her feet. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='230755' first='Malia' last='Zillman'] is a strong, confident keeper that understands her team well and does a great job supporting the backline.     [player_tooltip player_id='153304' first='Gabrielle' last='Coyne'] plays as a center back for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She is a strong, confident and consistent player who has good awareness of the pitch. She makes good decisions on the ball with her passes and in moments she has space ahead of her. Coyne is strong in the air and gives her opponents no time on the ball. She has great movement off the ball supporting teammates as an option and getting her backline up to stay connected. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='153304' first='Gabrielle' last='Coyne'] is a strong defensive player who not only handles the defensive responsibility well but makes a difference to [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] attacking game with her decision making on the ball.     [player_tooltip player_id='22128' first='Iva' last='Tamillow'] plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She has a good understanding of her role within the team and excellent awareness on the pitch. She tracks players well and doesn't skip a beat when she needs to rotate into a different area within the follow of play to keep her team connected. Tamillow shows in good areas of the pitch to be an option and supports her teammates on good angles. She has great passing and a good left foot that she showed to be confident in using. When she is on the ball, she is calm and confident. Tamillow showed that she can be dangerous in the attacking third and can finish chances. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='22128' first='Iva' last='Tamillow'] is a strong defensive midfielder who shows to be thinking a few steps ahead of the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='231885' first='Kimberly' last='White'] plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She is a strong, confident player who doesn't shy away from taking players on. She has great passing and good ideas on the ball. White has good movement off the ball and finds herself in good areas on the pitch. She uses her body well to protect the ball and is willing to go in to make a tackle. On the ball, she looks to connect with her teammates often and can recognize when to take players on. She tracks her marks and works well with the other midfielders. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='231885' first='Kimberly' last='White'] is a strong player who brings a different personality to the midfield for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors']. She looks to combine to go forward to create chances and doesn't sky away from the defensive work.     [player_tooltip player_id='153186' first='Hannah' last='Blachewicz'] plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She shows to have good vision and movement off the ball. She is quick and looks to create opportunities in the attacking half. Blachewicz is confident with the ball at her feet and taking players on. She has good passing and can find gaps between the lines to get on the ball. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='153186' first='Hannah' last='Blachewicz'] shows to be a confident midfielder who makes a difference for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors']. She doesn't shy away from defensively responsibilities and changes the attacking game when she is on the pitch.     Sophie Pearson plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] G09. She showed to have good ideas on the ball and completes her passes often. She can play the simple pass to keep possession but looks to go forward in good moments. Pearson is confident with the ball at her feet and showcased that she is willing to use her foot skills to get out of tight situations. She doesn't hesitate from the defensive work and has a willingness to play box to box throughout a match. Overall, Sophie Pearson is a strong midfielder that has creative ideas to go forward with her team and handles her defensive responsibilities well.

Rockford Raptors G09 are the leaders of the Midwest Conference. They move well together and have a good shape throughout a match. Rockford look to keep the ball and build their attacks going forward. They do well in finding areas to break lines but are confident in keeping the ball to find the right moments. They are constantly moving with intentions of either getting on the ball or creating space for someone else which is great to see at this level. Defensively, they cut passes out well to force teams into errors and have a consistent backline. In possession, Rockford show to attack as a team rather than one individual. The Raptors show to be dangerous from corners as every player looks to make the opportunity count. Overall, Rockford Raptors G09 is a team full of hardworking, confident individuals that show to have a high standard on the pitch.