5 Girls ’09 Gems From 2025 ECNL Playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly anticipated matchups and talents in this year's playoffs, and we were not short of any of it, with '09 girls producing some of the best and impressive performances in this competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111857"],"_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-685f3c9d472ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lili possesses and demonstrates excellent ball control and movement, manipulating the ball and her runs cleanly and efficiently. Constantly aware of her surroundings and checking her shoulder, her understanding of the game is unmatched on the pitch. She intercepts the ball effortlessly, times her tackles effectively, plays precise forward passes, and dribbles into open space, making her a dangerous opponent. With an excellent first touch, Roberts can swiftly eliminate her marker by moving and turning with the ball into open areas. She remains intelligent and composed on the ball, never forcing play, and consistently chooses the best option, whether it's a simple pass back or a long ball over the top. With clean and sharp technical abilities Roberts can take control of the game and pull the strings for her team. She is a workhorse wherever she is on the field, giving it her best and all every game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["272259"],"_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-685f3c9d47386"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A more defensive player, Lukasik is excellent on the ball and a good reader of the game. She is solid and reliable in defense, not afraid to get rough and go in for rough tackles. She holds her line well and anticipates, never rushing and going in for reckless tackles, but waiting for the perfect chance to win the ball. Fast, physical, and good in the air, her heading ability is very good, beating her opposition to the ball. Lukasik plays a crucial role on the team, contributing both in defense and midfield, where she unites the team and enhances their technical quality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110618"],"_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-6876facb55257"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a 10, playing behind the striker, Kincaid completes the offense and adds a direct and dynamic approach to the midfield. Tall, physical, aggressive, and good in the air, it only makes a recipe for goals. Constantly chasing down the ball and players, she does an excellent job of applying pressure and forcing the mistake, often leading to quick and effective returns of possession and counter attacks. Always on the move and on her toes, wether she receives the ball or not, she has an effect on the play. She is always making forward runs looking for space to run onto or play her teammates in. With sharp technical abilities, an eye for goal, and a burning desire to win, she makes for an effective and clinical center attacking midfielder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["165145"],"_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-685f52bf67d34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Capable of playing as a forward and in the midfield, Salgado makes for a versatile and quite effective player. Her movement off the ball is fantastic, checking off her marker, making forward movements, and dropping, as she is always looking to be on the ball and find/create space. Possessing clean and sharp technical abilities, like precise passing and distribution, close and tidy ball control, agile in dribbling and precise finishing abilities, she is one of if not the last player you want to have be on the ball if you're the opposition. Tying in her physicality as well, she utilizes her body very well, holding players off, and winning the ball off the opposition. Salgado is a very good, well-rounded, versatile player who brings much quality to her side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110954"],"_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-6876facb552f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordyn is a fast, agile, skillful, and resourceful player. Playing more often in the attack, but able to be deployed in midfield, she brings a very direct and attacking-minded approach. Always looking to go to goal, she excels in making and timing her runs, showing for the ball, and playing the ball, delivering enticing balls into the box. Creative and light on ball, she does great at dribbling with speed, and evading and beating opposition players, utilizing her speed and technical abilities to their fullest. Sullivan is a great attacking option, starting or bringing off the bench, she constantly puts in solid, class performances on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->