Alabama FC G11 Clinch 2-0 Win Over Dallas Texans

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alabama FC G11 secured a 2-0 victory over Dallas Texans ECNL G11 in a closely contested. Dallas started quickly, earning early set pieces and forcing Alabama to defend well, while both teams traded possession and chances as they settled into the game. Alabama FC began to find momentum midway through the first half, with substitutes making an immediate impact. The match went into halftime scoreless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alabama FC came out aggressively in the second half, creating early pressure. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute after a ball took an odd touch between the Dallas keeper and Alabama forward following a strong attacking move. Dallas continued to push forward, but Alabama capitalized again in the 65th minute when Shutt finished confidently picking up on an error. In an evenly matched contest, Alabama FC's ability to convert chances proved the difference.</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":"Ava Wenzel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"Alabama FC 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-69667d29a6bc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava Wenzel played as a midfielder for Alabama FC G11. During this match, she showed to have a good touch, movement throughout the pitch, and reads her opponents well. She is tall, strong, and stays connected. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, Wenzel looks to get on the ball between lines and does well to combine with those around her. When the opportunity is available, she will join the attack and take chances in the attacking third. Additionally, Ava showed her ability to create chances in the box for herself and her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she cuts passes and can win the ball in the air. She was a key player in Alabama FC winning the ball back in the midfield. She reads her opponents well and showed to intercept a number of passes during the match. Overall, Ava Wenzel had a good performance during this match and made a difference on both sides of the ball. </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":"Tatum Johnston","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"Alabama FC 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-69667d29a6c85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tatum Johnston played as a forward during this match for Alabama FC G11. She displayed her strength, ability to take players on successfully, and efforts to create chances in the attacking third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnston showed to be consistent and will take chances attacking third. Her passing was accurate and she had creative ideas to help her team create chances in the opponents half. With the ball at her feet, she is confident and creative to get around her opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Johnston works back and will cut passes out making it difficult for opponents. Notably, she made a positive impact when she was on the pitch. Overall, Tatum Johnston had a good performance in this match and was above to showcase her strengths well. </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":"Kylen Shutt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"Alabama FC 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-69667d29a6d0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylen Shutt played as a midfielder for Alabama FC G11 during this match. She quickly showed that she is a hard working, scrappy individual. Shutt is creative, looks to combine with those around her, and has a strong left foot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she does well to join the attack when the opportunity is available. Shutt showed that she will take chances in the attacking third and was able to score the second goal for Alabama FC. Notably, she showed confidence with the ball at her feet and her willingness to take opponents on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she cuts passes out in the midfield and checks her shoulder often. Kylen puts everything into tackles and will challenge for any ball that comes her way. Ultimately, Kylen Shutt is a consistent player for Alabama FC G11 and has as positive impact when she is on the pitch. </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":"Kayla Guzman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"Dallas Texans 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-69667d29a6d8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kayla Guzman played as a midfielder and as a forward during this match for Dallas Texans G11. She showed to be a hard working and attacking minded individual. Although her team didn't convert their chances, she had a good performance throughout this match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guzman showed to have great timing in her runs and her awareness to stay onside was gratifying. Her positioning and movement to check back for a ball was good. Additionally, she showcased that she has a strong right foot and looks to combine with teammates more than dribbling past opponents. In the attacking third, she displayed to be a threat if she has the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she works back to defend and will cut passes when she is high up the pitch. Notably, she did show that she looks to communicate on and off the ball to help her team stay organized and find the open player quickly. Overall, Kayla Guzman did well to create and take chances in the attacking half. She was a positive to their moments in possession and did well to help her team while she was on the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->