Surf Take Control in Phoenix: San Diego Defeat Charlotte SA 2–1

San Diego Surf earned a deserved 2–1 comeback win over Charlotte SA in their ECNL G10 matchup in Phoenix. Both teams took time to settle, with Surf showing early combination play and controlling possession. Charlotte looked more direct in their style. Despite Surf's control, Charlotte SA grew into the match and created the first major threat around the 20th minute. Their pressure paid off near the thirty minute mark, scoring from a corner to take a 1–0 lead into halftime.   Surf continued to dictate the tempo after the break, and their efforts were rewarded around the 70th minute mark. Ella Ahn calmly placed a low shot into the far corner to level the match. With momentum shifting, Surf pushed the game into Charlotte's half and found the winner around the 80th minute through a creative attacking sequence and composed finish. San Diego Surf's control of possession and confidence on the ball ultimately secured the victory.    Reece Li played as a midfielder for San Diego Surf G10 during this match. She is a strong and smart midfielder who has more defensive traits about her game but does well taking moments in the attacking half. Li displayed great positioning and communicates well. She supports the backline in good areas and tracks her mark well.   Li showed that she has great vision beyond the midfield. She can connect with the other mids but can also find players beyond the backline. Additionally, Reece is clever in her decision making and makes great runs to get on the ball. Ultimately, Reece Li is a creative and smart midfielder for San Diego Surf that makes a difference when she is on the pitch.     Ella Ahn plays as a midfielder for San Diego Surf G10 during this match. She is quick, clever, and consistent. Ahn connects passes often and well. She looks to combine with her teammates and does well getting into dangerous areas around the box.   In possession, Ahn showed that she is thinking and moving a step ahead of the play. She reads the game well and has good ideas to create in the attacking half. Ella takes chances when she has opportunities and scored the first goal for San Diego. She showed a calmness when scoring her goal and maturity.   Notably, Ella is aware, has a good touch, and takes space well when she has the ball at her feet. Defensively, she does well to cut out passes and force opponents to go back. Overall, Ella Ahn is a strong, attacking minded midfielder for San Diego. She looks to combine with teammates but showcased to be confident and consistent in her own abilities.     Kenley Dean played as a defender during this match for San Diego Surf G10. Dean showcased throughout this match that she is a consistent and strong player that supports the backline well. She covers well for others and shows are good angles to be on option on the ball.   Her passing is consistent and she displayed calmness and patience with the ball at her feet. Defensively, she tracks marks well and has good body shape. Notably, Dean showed that she is coachable and can adjust quickly. She has great positioning and good movement.   Overall, Kenley Dean is a consistent and calm defensive player who showed to keep standards high when she is on the pitch.     Halle Fischer played as a defender during this match for San Diego Surf G10. Fischer has a calmness about her style of play but confident and consistent. She has great movement and covers well for those around her.   Defensively, she doesn't give her opponents much time on the ball and is strong into tackles. She manages her marks well and does well to recognize and solve problems. In possession, she showcased her consistent and strong ability in passing to midfielders and breaking lines. She connects with her teammates often and has great awareness.   Additionally, Fischer is a key player in helping her team keep possession and begin their build up. Overall, Halle Fischer showcased to be a strong defensive player who makes a positive impact on both sides of the ball.     Kendall Link is a defender for San Diego Surf G10 and played as a center back during this match. Link is tall, confident, and manages her defensive responsibilities well. She has great passing and connects her passes often. Link has the ability to weight passes well and can break lines.   Kendall showed that she has great awareness and checks her shoulder throughout a match. She has great movement and takes the space well when she has it available. Notably, she does well to step up and connect in the attacking half. Link has a strong right foot but showed that she is comfortable playing with her left as well.   Ultimately, Kendall Link did well to showcase her abilities and her strengths. She didn't have many challenges to make in this match but she did show her confidence on the ball and the difference she can make for her team.     Ally Damron played as a midfielder and as a defender during this match for San Diego Surf G10. She is quick, clever, and connects her passes often. Defensively, Damron showed that she can track marks well and cut passes out. She is strong into challenges and looks to keep the ball after winning it back for her team.   Damron looks to combine with the other midfielders when they are in possession. She has a good touch, takes space ahead of her well, and will take chances. Additionally, she is brave and confident with the ball at her feet showcasing in the attacking half she will take opportunities.   Overall, Ally Damron is a strong defensive player who showed that she handles the defensive responsibilities well and is willing to make an impact in the attacking half.

San Diego Surf earned a deserved 2–1 comeback win over Charlotte SA in their ECNL G10 matchup in Phoenix. Both teams took time to settle, with Surf showing early combination play and controlling possession. Charlotte looked more direct in their style. Despite Surf's control, Charlotte SA grew into the match and created the first major threat around the 20th minute. Their pressure paid off near the thirty minute mark, scoring from a corner to take a 1–0 lead into halftime.