WNY Flash G09 Claim 4–1 Win Over Maryland United FC in KC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maryland United FC G09 and WNY Flash ECNL G09 played a competitive first half before WNY Flash pulled away for a 4–1 victory. The opening stages were evenly matched. Both teams showed quality in possession and creating chances. Maryland United looked dangerous early, forcing a strong save from the WNY Flash goalkeeper and later hitting the crossbar on a well-struck effort. Despite Maryland's pressure, WNY Flash opened the scoring around the 20-minute mark. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half saw WNY Flash raise their intensity. They pressed high and kept play in Maryland's half. A goal from a corner in the 62nd minute made it 2–0 before Maryland responded quickly with a corner of their own to cut the deficit to 2–1. WNY Flash regained control soon after, scoring two more to secure the result and cap a dominant second-half performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276164"],"_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-695ceff3c643a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace Gariepy played as a midfielder during this match for WNY Flash G09. She displayed good communication, creative decisions, and showed confidence on and off the ball. Her work rate and decision making made her performance stand out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she has good movement and makes well thought runs to support her teammates. Gariepy displayed creative ideas in the attacking half and made smart decisions. Her passing is accurate and showed to be brave in taking chances herself. Grace scored the third goal for her team with a solid strike outside the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, her work rate stands out and her ability to win the ball is great. Gariepy helps keep the midfield organized and is strong into tackles. She supports the backline well and looks to connect her pass after winning the ball back for her team. Ultimately, Grace Gariepy is a key player for WNY Flash G09. She made a positive impact when she was on the pitch in possession and defensively. </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":"Peyton Rodgers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"WNY Flash 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-695ceff3c6577"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyton Rodgers plays as a defender for WNY Flash G09. She showed during this match her pace, mindset, and awareness. Although a defender, she showed to be an attacking minded player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she connected her passes and looked to combine to join the attack. Her pace made it difficult for opponents to win the ball and she positioned herself well to be in option. Rodgers showcased her ability to create chances with her crosses and awareness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she is hard working and stays connected. Peyton did well to cut passes out and make it difficult for her opponents to create opportunities. She is strong into tackles and will challenge for the ball when she had the chance to. Overall, Peyton Rodgers is a strong player for WNY Flash G09. </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":"Willow Baldree","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"WNY Flash 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-695ceff3c6689"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willow Baldree plays as a forward for WNY Flash G09. During this match, she showcased her abilities to be a threat in the attacking half and a consistent player for her team. Baldree is confident, brave, and has good awareness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, Willow showed her pace and ability to take players on. She dribbles well and is confident with the ball at her feet to create opportunities. Baldree scored the first goal of the match with an impressive individual effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she is hard working and reads the game well to cut passes out. Willow is strong into tackles and will challenge for the ball in the air when the opportunity is there. Overall, Willow Baldree is a strong and confident attacking player for WNY Flash G09. She will take chances in the attacking third in good moments and looks to create goals for herself and others throughout a 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":"Amelia Orso","_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":"Maryland United 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-695ceff3c6783"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amelia Orso played as a midfielder during this match for Maryland United FC G09. Although her team didn't have many chances in the second half, Orso showed to be a key player in the success Maryland United has had. She was able to show her abilities early in the match and was an important piece in the positives her team did have on the day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, Orso has good vision and is hard working. She covered the pitch throughout this match and never stopped working. Her movement off the ball was good and she showed in open spaces to be an option. Amelia supported the backline well as an outlet and makes good decisions on the ball. In the attacking third, Orso showcased to her strength and ability to take chances that cause problems to her opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she didn't allow her opponents much time on the ball and was confident into tackles. Ultimately, Amelia Orso showed to be an important piece in the success Maryland United FC G09 does have. She is strong, brave, and displayed a solid performance as an impact player for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->