Ranked Players Shine in Early Michigan ECNL Action

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state ranking for the Michigan 2029 class was released this week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/michigan/rankings/girls/2029-rankings/">the full ranking here</a>. Learn more about<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/"> the ranking process here.</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read a scouting report on a few of the top performing midfielders and forwards from the start of the season below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332603"],"_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-68dc114854bc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott is a forward on the Michigan Hawks Magic 2010 ECNL team. She plays left wing for her club team. She can play anywhere in the attack. She has pace and an unrelenting approach. She's great in the press and equally as effective in 50/50 duels in the middle of the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elliot has 1v1 skills that shine when she is playing on the wing. She knows how to create small openings to hit in a cross and she also has a knack for putting defenders off-balance so she can get past them using her strength on the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliot is going to be an attacking talent that scouts will hear about a lot more in the near future as she continues to improve and impress at the ECNL level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332591"],"_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-68dc114854c67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knoll is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] 2011 ECNL team. She plays as the center forward for her club team. She can also play as an attacking midfielder. She has shown all the instincts to be a top player at the club level. She can play with her back to the goal, she can get in behind the defense with pace, and is clever with the ball at her feet.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoll has a knack for creating chances out of limited opportunity. She plays with full force at all times. She was excellent against Eclipse early in the ECNL season. She operated as the playmaker for her teammates to use as the point of the attack. She had a couple of nifty flicks with her heel to set up chances. She also had a wonderful assist on the opening goal to [player_tooltip player_id='332157' first='Morgan' last='Frye'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knoll has big-time potential as a top forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332597"],"_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-68dc114854cc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jallad is a midfielder on the Liverpool IA Michigan 2011 ECNL team. She plays as the defensive midfielder for her club team. She controls the center of the field. Jallad has also been selected for the ODP National Team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jallad was excellent against [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] in the big rivalry match-up at the start of the club season. She had a picture-perfect slide tackle in the open field. She can do a bit of everything at the highest level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The way she sees the game and plays the game is reminiscent of Samantha Mewis.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332237"],"_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-68dc114854d2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards is a midfielder/forward on the Liverpool IA Michigan 2011 ECNL team. She is an impact player at the club level. She's got quick feet and does well in tight spaces. Edwards' creativity shines in the club game. She makes chances happen with her dribbling and passing. Her effort and commitment when tracking back sets her apart from her peers. She is a determined defender and wins the ball for her side. In the transition, she is quick with her decisions and sees passing angles that not many players can pick out.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards has been one of the top attacking players in the ECNL Midwest at the start of the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332592"],"_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-68dc114854d9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jardine is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] 2011 ECNL team. She is listed as a defender on her player profile. She plays as a defensive midfielder during the start of the club season. She has been one of the standouts for her club team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She does well in reading the game and anticipating where to be to help her team. Jardine's anticipation cut out quite a few attacks from the opposition. She does an exceptional job in protecting the back four. She's proven to be a difficult player to take off the field with the value she adds tactically to her side.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->