ECNL Phoenix: 2011 Best XI

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL National Event in Phoenix wrapped up on Sunday. The event featured over 50 teams in the 2011 age group. Below is the Prep Soccer Best XI from the 2011 age group at this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["354197"],"_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-69cee8c28e189"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The [program_tooltip program_id='283476' first='Slammers' last='FC'] HB Koge 2011 ECNL goalkeeper only conceded one goal from the three games in Arizona. She was beat on an unstoppable shot. She was excellent in the two other shutouts. She was confident off her line and made saves when called upon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly's comfort with the ball at her feet allowed her to be an outlet for her team. Her distribution was a strong point of her game and helped her team secure positive results from all three games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Center backs [player_tooltip player_id='290430' first='Aubrielle' last='Beck'] and [player_tooltip player_id='295789' first='Aaliyah' last='Nunez'] were also standouts for Slammers. Outside backs [player_tooltip player_id='290420' first='Hayleigh' last='Kennett'] and [player_tooltip player_id='354196' first='Kenna' last='Ezinkwo'] were excellent as well. Ezinkwo had a spectacular assist on the goal against [program_tooltip program_id='283257' first='Bay' last='Area Surf'] on the last day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290422"],"_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-69cee8c28e266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The So Cal Blues star and Youth National Team player stole the show in Arizona from the right back spot. Playing Earl at outside back almost seems unfair. She was excellent against XF Academy on the final day. There was a moment in the first half when she received a ball on the wing against the opposing winger and Earl took her first touch around the defender and put her on the ground with the move. She offers that quality on the ball along with excellent defensive instincts and elite pace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290426' first='Francoise' last='Van Zweeden'], [player_tooltip player_id='290424' first='Hailey' last='Vang'], and [player_tooltip player_id='349767' first='Julia' last='Molina'] were also standouts for the So Cal Blues side that went 3-0 at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["348317"],"_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-69cee8c28e2f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dolan impressed for XF Academy 2011 ECNL at the event. She was a key part of the defense that only conceded two goals over the three games while playing against some of the best teams in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The left center back was always in the right spot and willing to put in the tackle. She handled the opposition's best threats with her soccer smarts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='348806' first='Isabella' last='Atkins'], Sydney Bell, and [player_tooltip player_id='287382' first='Josefina' last='Hanson'] were also standouts for XF. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295803"],"_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-69cee8c28e3b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Larabee and San Diego Surf 2011 ECNL went through the event with only two goals conceded from the games. The right center back for Surf had a stellar game against the talented Michigan Hawks side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290436' first='Anjali' last='Nimmagadda'], [player_tooltip player_id='315871' first='Victoria' last='Bui'], and [player_tooltip player_id='315852' first='Aubrey' last='Taylor'] were also standouts for Surf. </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":"Lilly Desiderio","_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":"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":"Penn Fusion 2011 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-69cee8c28e4dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fusion went undefeated at the event with two wins and a draw. The team was dominant with their play and really solidified their place as one of the best teams in the nation. Desiderio, the right center back, was excellent in the draw against Select. Calm, composed on the ball, she was a catalyst for the attack. She also made a number of key defensive plays in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige Etzler and Katharine Weigand were also standouts for Penn Fusion. </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":"Kekelaokalani Kalauoka'ae'a-Kahele","_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":"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":"[program_tooltip program_id='283434' first='Pleasanton' last='Rage'] 2011 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-69cee8c28e5d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keke was a standout of the Rage defense. She looks to be a rising star from Hawaii and impressed in the ECNL Phoenix event. She's a dominant center back who can do it all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lily Navarro and Emma Jansen were also standouts in the Pleasanton defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335572"],"_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-69cee8c28e64e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Armanino was outstanding at right back for De Anza in the thrilling battle against [program_tooltip program_id='283395' first='Legends' last='FC']. She's electric on the ball with skill, speed, and close control. She breezes past defenders with her pace of play and decision-making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Armanino is playing up an age group and still looking like one of the best of the event. She's an impressive talent with big-time upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='321997' first='Camille' last='Chamberlain'], [player_tooltip player_id='334938' first='Mia' last='Tally'], [player_tooltip player_id='353963' first='Emma' last='Holtz'], and [player_tooltip player_id='338839' first='Sasha' last='Landsdorf'] were also standouts for De Anza. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332144"],"_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-69cee8c28e6c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michigan Hawks had, arguably, the most difficult schedule of any team in Phoenix. The Midwest club faced off against three teams expected to challenge for the National Championship this summer. They were competitive in every game despite not getting the results they wanted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ndana scored a terrific goal against Slammers Koge on a beautiful assist from Elin Janz. Ndana was a threat against the opposition whenever she was on the field. The attacker can create chances in an instant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKenna Kann, Kiara Pittman, Blakely Bickerstaff, and Janz were also standouts for Hawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["354044"],"_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-69cee8c28e734"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Misa was a star of the [program_tooltip program_id='283395' first='Legends' last='FC'] 2011 ECNL midfield. She was a key part of the attack with her excellent passing and ability to break pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295786' first='Vanessa' last='Bonner'], Mia Polerecky, and [player_tooltip player_id='335177' first='Gizelle' last='Lopez'] were also standouts for [program_tooltip program_id='283395' first='Legends' last='FC']. </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":"Kaylee Luna","_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":"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":"[program_tooltip program_id='283476' first='Slammers' last='FC'] 2011 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-69cee8c28e82e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='283476' first='Slammers' last='FC'] went 2-0-1 at the event against top competition from all over the country. The Southern California club had a number of standout performances. The Guatemalan forward was excellent. She had a brilliant assist against Eastside on the second day. She's clever on the ball and crafty in the final third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophia Rodriguez, Gia Montegani, and Stella Greer were also standouts for Slammers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280230"],"_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-69cee8c28e8a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LV Surf 2011 ECNL went 0-2-1 at the event against some top competition. Despite the results, it's hard to deny the talent and impact of Ruiz. She was a threat to score at any moment. She played center forward and winger. She has elite pace, skill, and finishing quality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brodi Lou was also a standout for LV Heat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295895"],"_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-69cee8c28e91c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McReynolds was highlighted as one of the<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/03/rising-2011-attackers-shine-at-ecnl-phoenix/"> top attackers from the event earlier this week.</a> She is one of a handful of [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] players who had stellar showings at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emmy Kim was excellent in the midfield. Smooth on the ball, competitive in the duel, and willingness to cover the ground to do-it-all for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vivian Yamzon was excellent at center back. Her ability to connect passes out of the back was a key part of the [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Claire Hanson was one of the best outside backs from the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->