Real Colorado Athletico G11 Grind Out 1–0 Win vs Sporting Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The matchup between Real Colorado Athletico ECNL G11 and Sporting Iowa G11 opened in scrappy fashion. Both teams pushed for an early breakthrough. Possession was limited as play remained direct and unsettled through the first half. While both sides showed positive ideas, rushed decisions and missed passes prevented either team from building sustained attacks. Chances were created in the attacking third, with goalkeepers tested and corners earned. Unfortunately, frequent turnovers in midfield kept the match level at 0–0 heading into halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half saw Real Colorado adjust effectively. Improved passing and movement led to an early chance, and at the 45th minute, Rylee Marsolais broke the deadlock. With a brave individual effort, driving a low shot into the far corner, Real Colorado went up 1-0 early in the second half. From there, Real Colorado controlled much of the half, defending well and managing possession. In a hard-fought contest with opportunities for both teams, the 1-0 result was a fair reflection of the 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":"Rylee Marsolais","_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":"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":"Real Colorado Athletico 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-6957f931f02b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee Marsolais played as a defender during this match for Real Colorado Athletico G11. She had a more attacking style role and showcased her talents as a wingback. Marsolais is quick, attacking minded, and does well to combine with those around her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notably, Marsolais is hard working and creates chances. She showed that she has good movement off the ball and will take players on when the opportunity is available. Additionally, Rylee scored the only goal of the match early in the second half from a well placed, drive strike to the far post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Rylee Marsolais is a strong defensive player that makes a positive impact in the attacking half. She is a threat in the attacking third and showcased good ideas to create opportunities for those around her. She recognized spaces well and displayed confidence when she had the ball at her feet.</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":"Allison Grim ","_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":"Real Colorado Athletico 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-6957f931f037d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allison Grim plays as a forward for Real Colorado Athletico G11. She showcased early in this match to be a brave individual with a never give up attitude. Grim continued to push forward in this first half and created a number of opportunities for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is hard working, confident with the ball at her feet, and will take players on. Notably, she did well under pressure and still managed to make a positive in situations that were difficult. Additionally, Grim stays connected well and was a significant piece in Real Colorado having success in the first half. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she cuts passes well and is aware of those around her. Overall, Allison Grim is a positive player for the attacking game for Real Colorado Athletico G11. Allison continued to push forward and helped keep her team in the match. </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":"Emma Horinga-Bautista","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_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":"100","_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":"Real Colorado Athletico 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-6957f931f0425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma Horinga-Bautista plays as a goal keeper for Real Colorado Athletico G11. She displayed a good performance during this match. Horinga-Bautista showed to be confident and consistent player. She has good hands and can connect passes well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, she made great saves that kept her team in the match. Throughout the match, she was aware, checked in, and stayed involved in and out of possession. Overall, Emma Horinga-Bautista is a strong individual for Real Colorado and made important saves to keep her team in the game. She was confident with the ball in her hands and did well to connect with teammates often. </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":"Kenley Plecker","_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":"Sporting Iowa 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-6957f931f04c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenley Plecker played as a midfielder during this match for Sporting Iowa G11. She is a hard working, strong, and brave player. Plecker does well to check to teammate to be an option and has good movement off the ball. She looks to combine with those around her and makes good runs to be support the attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Plecker is confident with the ball at her feet and will take players on when she gets the opportunity. She has a strong right foot and has a willingness to take chances in and around the box. Notably, she had multiple moments in the attacking half making a positive impact. Overall, Kenley Plecker was able to showcase her abilities in this match. Her work ethic, touch, and confidence were on display and she made a positive impact for Sporting Iowa G11 when she was 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":"Katelyn Mescher","_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":"Sporting Iowa 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-6957f931f056a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelyn Mescher played as a midfielder during this match for Sporting Iowa G11. She is quick, strong, and has good awareness. Mescher checks her shoulder often and supports those around her at good angles. She creates chances in the attacking third and showcased her strength in the early minutes on the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Off the ball, she has good movement and stays connected. Defensively, she cuts passes and gives players limited time on the ball. Notably, she doesn't shy away from tackles and will work back to help defensively. Overall, Katelyn Mescher was a positive impact when she was on the pitch. She connected her passes often, displayed confidence with the ball at her feet, and her awareness made a difference in the midfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->