Opening Day 2010 Standouts from GA Champions Cup/Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NORCO, California - The Girls Academy Winter Showcase and Champions Cup kicked off on Thursday from the Silverlakes Sports Complex. The 2010 and 2009 teams were in action on the opening day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below were the standouts from the 2010 games Prep Soccer caught in person from the fields.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Janaya Collis, McLean - Collis stood out in the midfield for McLean. She was winning everything in the center of the field. She dictated where the game was played.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kilee Halladay, Midwest United - Halladay made quick decisions on the ball, she was clean in possession, and she just seems to always be around the ball. She was the best player on the field in the win over CUP. She pounced on a bad back pass and finished for a goal in the victory. She showed good game awareness with the play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":342572,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/12/CaliHejduk-Main-crop-4800x3152-1764956941.jpg?w=300" alt="Cali Hejduk, Columbus United 2010 GA, 2028" class="wp-image-342572"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate Fielder, Midwest United - Fielder played center back and center midfield during the game against CUP. She was a standout in both roles. She was impressive defensively with how she used her body in the tackle. She kept players off the ball and cleanly regained possession for her team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellie Wagamon, Midwest United - Wagamon had a solid outing against CUP. She rarely made a mistake and shut down a number of chances for CUP. The center back was impressive in the professionalism of her approach.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elise Wosinska, McLean - Wosinska impressed with her two-way game. She created chances in the attack. She also had a couple of highlights from her defensive effort. Maya Matthews and Emily Coile were also standouts for McLean.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren Simms, McLean - Simms was one of the top goalkeepers on the day. She was vocal in goal. Confident in her play. She also had excellent distribution.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kalei Hollingsworth, Broomfield - The center back for Broomfield provided good service on set pieces. She was an active defender and won duels to shut down the McLean attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Milly Messenbaugh, Broomfield - Messenbaugh had some good moments at center forward. She showed good footwork and the ability to be a key player in the hold-up play for her side.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='315910' first='Bethany' last='Joh'], SVSA - Joh was one of the standouts for SVSA during the 1-1 draw against Sporting Nebraska. The attacking midfielder moves different than most in the GA. She has a unique combination of skill and speed that suggests she is going to be playmaker at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dasanny Gastelum, SVSA - Gastelum had an excellent finish on the equalizer for her team in the 1-1 draw against Sporting Nebraska.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayla Woods, Sporting Nebraska - Woods shut down a number of chances late in the game including a couple of breakaways. The center back helped her team earn the draw.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kathryn McLaughlin, Sporting Nebraska - McLaughlin finished off the chance for her team for the opening goal against SVSA. Ellie Larmie provided the brilliant assist.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lia Garcia, [program_tooltip program_id='287835' first='Clovis' last='Crossfire'] - Garcia was one of the best players on the day. She had a shot hit off the frame of the goal early on in the contest against [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush']. She was dynamic on the ball. She combined skill with speed and intelligence. She clearly looked the part of a player who could contribute at the international level. She had the assist on Crossfire's lone goal of the day. It was a spectacular cross with her left foot. She looks capable of creating and finishing chances with either foot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":342575,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/12/KansasRush2010-Goal-Main.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-342575"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='342245' first='Ella' last='Sturdivan'], [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] - Sturdivan scored one of the best goals of the day with a one touch volley on a cross from [player_tooltip player_id='321472' first='Tatum' last='Battle']. It was a difficult finish and she made it look easy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='289499' first='Ellie' last='Naujokaitis'], [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] - Naujokaitis was everywhere against [program_tooltip program_id='287835' first='Clovis' last='Crossfire']. She was the engine of the midfield and set the tone for her side. She was spectacular in the victory.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='321472' first='Tatum' last='Battle'], [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] - Battle's pace makes her a constant threat. She combines that speed with an unrelenting effort for scoring goals. That quality was on full display on Thursday. She had two goals and an assist in the win over Crossfire.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camden Iles, [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] - Iles was another key piece for [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush']. She scored two goals and basically set up another with her press. Katerina Garrett was another key player for the Rush attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexandra Jones, [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] - The tall center back for [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] had a stellar game. She had blocks, tackles, and pretty much everything else her team needed from her. She was excellent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='279058' first='Cali' last='Hejduk'], [program_tooltip program_id='283302' first='Columbus' last='United'] - Hejduk was the player of the day from the games I saw. She lived up to the reputation and then some. She has some Alyssa Thompson to her game. In the way that she moves and the shifty dribbling combined with the ease at drawing fouls, but also how quickly she hops back up, it all seems reminiscent of the U.S. Women's National Team star. Hejduk was spectacular in the win over Lou Fusz.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":342573,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/12/AddisonHamm-Main.jpg?w=300" alt="Addison Hamm, Columbus United 2010 GA" class="wp-image-342573"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='280206' first='Addison' last='Hamm'], [program_tooltip program_id='283302' first='Columbus' last='United'] - Hamm had a two-way impact all over the field against Lou Fusz. She was involved in everything and shut down the opposition consistently.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 4, [program_tooltip program_id='283302' first='Columbus' last='United'] - I don't see a No. 4 listed on the roster, but the forward stretched the opposing defense with her pace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eva Crissman, Lou Fusz - Crissman had a terrific last ditch slide tackle to poke the ball away from a forward on the opposition. The center back had some other standout plays in the game against [program_tooltip program_id='283302' first='Columbus' last='United'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lulu O'Dea, Lamorinda - O'Dea showed good recognition on when to come off her line and when to stay back. The decision-making from the goalkeeper helped save a couple of chances late and secure a result for her squad.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiera Matzen, Lamorinda - Matzen scored the equalizer for Lamorinda in the 1-1 draw against Utah Celtic. It was a long-range effort with perfect placement.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Megan Massie, Central Illinois - Massie was an absolute handful for the opposition. The center forward ran through tackles and players. She created a ton of chances with her aggressive play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='280254' first='Lillian' last='Chaddock'], Central Illinois - Chaddock anchored her defense in the shutout victory on Thursday. She had excellent distribution with both feet and was the catalyst to start a few attacking moves with her passing and vision.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vera Neville, Central Illinois - Neville did well with her play off the line. The goalkeeper was clean with her hands and secured the ball well when called upon.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katen McColgan, Union KC - McColgan looks the part of a player bound for the next level. Athletic, tall, and skillful, she was an imposing presence in the center of the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexis Saunders, Union KC - Saunders' unstoppable engine showed up all over the field early against Central Illinois.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->