Tennessee SC G11 Edges Sporting Blue Valley 2-1 in Kansas City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tennessee SC ECNL G11 opened the day with a tightly contested match against [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] G11 in Kansas City. Both teams started quickly, consistently finding ways into the attacking third but lacking the final pass and touch to create clear chances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tennessee SC broke the deadlock just before halftime. Taking a quick free kick at the half that resulted in a long ball over the back line. Keelyn Grant timed her run well, reaching the ball before the goalkeeper did in the box to make it 1-0. [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] responded with several promising moments, particularly from corner kicks. Ultimately, they could not convert on those chances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half was similar to the first. [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] started quickly though and earned a penalty in the 65th minute. The goal from the penalty levelled the match at 1-1. Ten minutes later, Lily Zeller restored Tennessee SC's lead with a composed finish into the far corner. Despite the chances [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] had, Tennessee SC held on for a 2-1 victory in a match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Keelyn Grant","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694197bb49de7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keelyn Grant plays as a forward for Tennessee SC G11. During this match, she quickly showcased that she is hard working and will look to create a chance from every opportunity. The first goal of the match was scored because of her work rate and vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant is quick, strong, and confident with the ball at her feet. Notably, she reads the game well and has good movement to be an option. Her passing is consistent and she showed to have creative moments in the attacking half. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively, she is willing to press the back line and does well to cut passes. Grant showcased that she is will fight for every ball that is around her to help her team. Overall, Keelyn Grant is a strong and consistent player for Tennessee SC G11 that makes a positive impact when she is on the pitch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339629"],"_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-694197bb49e80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raleigh Tassa plays as a midfielder for Tennessee SC G11. During this match, she displayed a solid and consistent performance throughout this game. Tassa supports her teammates at good angles and looks to be an option often. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, her passing is accurate and consistent which was a key piece of success in this match. Tassa makes smart decisions with the ball and show showcased her awareness. She does very well to keep the ball under pressure and help her team in possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notably, she showed to be disciplined defensively and prevented passes through the midfield. Tassa is strong into challenges and doesn't give her opponents much time on the ball. Ultimately, Raleigh Tassa is a smart and consistent player for Tennessee SC G11. She reads the game well, looks to break lines, and will take chances when she has the opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madelyn Ku ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694197bb49f19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madelyn Ku plays as a midfielder for Tennessee SC G11. She showcased during this match her pace, work rate, and ideas in the attacking half. Ku is a strong midfielder that is attacking minded and looks to create chances for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she looks to combine and does well to be an option in good areas on the pitch. Ku is fast and confident with the ball at her feet. She will take players on but also does well to find teammates in and around the box to create dangerous chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she tracks her mark and stays connected with the other midfielders. Madelyn will step into any challenge that's around her and look to connect a pass after winning it back. Overall, Madelyn Ku is a hard working individual that is a positive in the attacking half for Tennessee SC G11. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Hannah Bolls","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694197bb49fa9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hannah Bolls plays as a defender and as a midfielder for Tennessee SC G11. During this match, she showcased her abilities as a center back. Bolls is a strong, defensive minded player that will do everything she can to prevent chances in the defensive third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is brave into tackles and will put her body on the line if it means her opponent can't have a clear chance. Hannah covers well for her teammates and stays connected with the rest of the back line. In possession, she supports at good angles and is consistent with her passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolls communicates to her teammates often and showed to be a problem solver. Ultimately, Hannah Bolls had a solid performance as a center back during this match. She showed her defensive abilities well and displayed good decision making on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->