Keepers from 2028 look to shine at ECNL Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Club tournaments are just around the corner, and ECNL action will be heating up on the weekend of March 27-29 when some of the best keepers in California's class of 2028 will be in action in Phoenix. Here are five to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111087"],"_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-69b9bdb3beb55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braun is a long, rangy keeper with a ton of athleticism to go with her clear understanding of how to play the position. She reads the game well, she knows when to come out, reacts quickly, and makes good decisions. With her quick decision making, her toughness and fortitude, she is really hard to beat. She can make all the saves, stopping shots from point blank, using her legs, or getting horizontal and protecting the upper V's. She is as talented as they come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176460"],"_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-69b08023d2146"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quick off the line and even quicker to make a decision, Derby is a keeper who likes to take complete control of her area. Her quick reactions also allow her to thrive in 1v1 situations because she does not become paralyzed by the moment. She closes down angles well, and is a fantastic shot stopper. She knows when to come off her line and be aggressive in attacking a corner, and when to stay on her line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226016"],"_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-69b08023d21b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When an attacking player goes at Holke, they must think they are facing a keeper who is twice her size, because she is everywhere. She has some of the best instincts in this class and knows how to read an attacking player. She shuts down angles, and she can trick attackers into thinking there is a vulnerability when she had it covered all along. Holke is brave, playing the keeper position without fear. She is a highlight reel in terms of her ability to make saves that other keepers can't. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288257"],"_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-69b08023d2207"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kepner is a hard-working player, with an advanced approach at the keeper spot. She moves her feet well, tracks play well, and remains vigilant. She does not have a flaw as she is solid all around. She can stop shots, she can disrupt set pieces and corner kicks, and she's a solid leader from between the posts. Kepner is an all-around keeper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160003"],"_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-69b08023d2253"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin was recently called up for the Philippines U17 training camp and it is well deserved. She is a great keeper with strong characteristics. She takes command of her area, especially during a PK. She's terrific at saving shots from the spot. She plays strong, she takes over her area and is not intimidated. She shows the ability to make good reads when the ball is in the air, knows how to close down an attacker, and is really quick to transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->