Colorado Rush Academy Blue G11 ECNL Wins 3-1 in Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado Rush Academy Blue ECNL G11 claimed a 3-1 win over COSC ECNL G11 in Phoenix by having a dominant first-half performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The opening minutes were evenly matched. Colorado Rush did well to switch the field effectively in possession and capitalized on an error made by the goalkeeper to take a 1-0 lead inside five minutes. Momentum shifted, and despite COSC's efforts, errors in the defensive third invited pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midway through the half, Delaney Hogan doubled the lead with a superb 25-yard strike. Rush's high press continued to make the match difficult for COSC. Colorado Rush Academy Blue earned a free kick made it 3-0 before the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>COSC responded with greater urgency in the second half, pulling one back from a deflected free kick. Although they created more chances, their improved performance wasn't enough. Colorado Rush Academy Blue won this match 3-1 after having a strong first half performance.</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":"Sofia Corbett","_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":"Colorado Rush Academy Blue 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-69cd3150a41a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sofia Corbett played as a midfielder for Colorado Rush Academy Blue G11 during this match. She quickly showed to be a strong and confident player. Corbett had good movement off the ball and showed to support her teammates at good angles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her awareness was shown in her decision making and ability to join the attack. She did very well to create chances when she was on the pitch. Corbett showcased her passing in the attacking third and her ability to take players on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she tracked opponents and communicated well with the teammates around her. Overall, Sofia Corbett showed to be an important piece in the success Colorado Rush had during this match. She read the game well and made good decisions on the ball 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":"Delaney Hogan","_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":"Colorado Rush Academy Blue 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-69cd3150a423f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney Hogan played as a midfielder during this match for Colorado Rush Academy Blue G11. She showcased to be an important addition to the midfield on and off the ball. Hogan is a strong, smart, and hardworking individual. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she tracks her marks and does well to cut passes out. Hogan is aware of where her opponents are and positions herself well. She is strong into tackles and doesn't let opponents by easily.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Delaney scored the second goal of the match with a great strike from outside the box. She showed her technique and ability to make a difference in the attacking third. Ultimately, Delaney Hogan is a hard working midfielder that communicates well with those around her and makes a difference 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":"Zoe Yoho","_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":"Colorado Rush Academy Blue 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-69cd390db5c6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zoe Yoho played as a center back during this match for Colorado Rush Academy Blue G11. She showed to be a strong and confident defender. In possession, she did well to support teammates at good angles and connect passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Yoho doesn't allow her opponents much time on the ball. She is strong into challenges and tracks marks well. She is quick and communicates well throughout a match. Additionally, she stays connected with the backline and works back well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yoho displayed her work rate by recovering for her teammate and winning the tackle on the end line to prevent an opportunity for her opponents. Overall, Zoe Yoho showcased to be an important piece to the backline and making it difficult for opponents to have clear chances. </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":"Ava Spencer","_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":"Colorado Rush Academy Blue 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-69cd390db5d1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava Spencer played as a defender for Colorado Rush Academy Blue G11 during this match. She quickly showed to be an attacking minded defender looking to make a difference on both sides of the pitch. Spencer is quick, confident, and reads the game well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she had great passing, creative ideas, and good movement off the ball to show as an option. Spencer did well to be in the attacking third and recovered well to join back in with the defenders out of possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Ava tracked marks well and stayed connected. She did show to read the game well and often times looked to be a step ahead of her opponents. Spencer was strong into tackles and was eager to get the ball forward after winning it back. Ultimately, Ava Spencer is a strong defensive player that can make an impact on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->