Rockford Raptors G11 Draw 1-1 With Atlanta Fire United

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The match between Rockford Raptors ECNL G11 and Atlanta Fire United ECNL G11 opened at a frantic pace as both teams looked to settle into the match. Rockford struck early, capitalizing on a high press five minutes in. Alexa Guthrie forced an error and Elise Nawracaj finished calmly to give the Raptors the lead. Rockford nearly doubled the advantage soon after, but Atlanta Fire United defended well and grew into the game. Rockford Raptor's goalkeeper Sophia Thompson made multiple key saves to preserve the lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half saw a more settled rhythm, and Atlanta Fire United found the equalizer in the 54th minute. Galen Owen reacted quickly to a rebound and struck from outside the box. The remainder of the match was end-to-end, with chances for both sides. Sophia Thompson produced another crucial save late on to ensure the evenly matched contest finished 1–1.</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":"Sophia Thompson","_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":"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":"Rockford Raptors 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-69611a4e350be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia Thompson plays as a goal keeper for Rockford Raptors ECNL G11. During this match, she gave a solid performance and was a key factor in Rockford staying in this match. Thompson had multiple moments of showcasing saves and her abilities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has good hands and displayed good habits. Sophia communicates well and her movement to be involved is consistent. Notably, she made great 1v1 saves and showed confidence in moments of needed to come off her line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Additionally, Thompson displayed confidence distributing and connecting with teammates after making saves. She makes good decisions and displayed her strength and consistency in her punts. Ultimately, Sophia Thompson is a strong goal keeper that is consistent and brave in moments that 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":"Mia Winkelmann","_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":"Rockford Raptors 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-69611a4e3516a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mia Winkelmann played as a forward during this match for Rockford Raptors G11. From the early minutes, she showed to be a brave and confident individual in the attacking half. Winkelmann showcased her pace and looked to create chances in the final third often. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She showed good ideas in possession and looked to connect often with teammates. Although she did well passing, Mia showed that she was a threat with the ball at her feet taking opponents on. Notably, Winkelmann did display her creative ideas in tight situations and her work ethic to get her team up the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Mia did well in this match to think ahead of the speed of play. She displayed that she already knew what she wanted to do before getting ball. She made good decisions and her clever ideas helped bring a different style to the attacking half. Overall, Mia Winkelmann is a strong, attacking player for Rockford Raptors G11. She made a positive and creative impact 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_player":["342656"],"_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-69611a4e351be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Galen Owen played as a midfielder during this match for Atlanta Fire United G11. She showed to be a hard working and aware individual. Although she had a more defensive role in this match, she had a positive impact on both sides of the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, Owen stayed connected with the other midfielders and her movement was good. She shows at angles to be an option and does well to join the attack when the opportunity is available. Galen took advantage of an opportunity from a rebound and scored from just outside the box. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she supported the backline and didn't give opponents much time on the ball. She tracks back and cuts passes out well. Overall, Galen Owen had a good performance in this match for Atlanta Fire United G11 and showed to have a positive impact. </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":"Lanie Gue","_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":"Atlanta Fire United 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-69611a4e35256"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lanie Gue played as a defender during the match for Altanta Fire United G11. Throughout this match, she displayed a strong performance and helped prevent a number of threats in the defensive third. Gue is a strong and smart defensive player that stayed connected well with the backline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she did well to connect her passes and join the attack when the opportunity was available. When she had the ball at her feet, she made good decisions and was aware of where she was on the pitch. After winning the ball back, she did well to have consistency in connecting a pass after. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she is strong, uses her body well to win the ball back, and tracks her marks. Gue did well to force opponents away from goal. She showcased that she will put her body on the line to make a tackle if it's need. Ultimately, Lanie Gue made a positive impact when she was on the pitch and did well to show her abilities throughout a full match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->