Utah Royals FC-AZ ECNL G10 Edge Utah Surf 2–1 in Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Utah Royals FC-AZ ECNL G10 earned a 2–1 win over Utah Surf RL ECNL G10 in a closely contested match in Phoenix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams opened by settling into possession, but the Royals struck early. A free kick took a difficult bounce in front of goal, slipping past the keeper for 1–0. Utah Surf responded with chances of their own. The game soon showed how evenly matched both sides were. Utah Royals began to press and doubled their lead in the 35th minute when a long ball forced an unfortunate own goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Utah Surf came out strong in the second half. They created early threats and eventually capitalized around the 55th minute with a well-worked goal through the Royals' backline. The remainder of the match was tightly played in midfield, with both teams creating limited chances. Royals held on to secure the 2-1 win in an even, competitive match.</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":"Kathryn Wilson","_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":"Utah Royals FC-AZ 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-69e0d1f97439e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kathryn Wilson played as a midfielder during this match. She showed early in the match to be attacking minded and her desire to create in the attacking half. A standout moment, she scored the first goal from a free kick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson did well to stay connected with the other midfielders and showed as an option in open spaces. She connected passes well and her positioning was good. In the attacking half, Kathryn created chances for herself and others to challenge the goal keeper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Wilson tracked her mark and did well to cut passes. She was strong into tackles and did well to prevent her opponents from going through the midfield often. Overall, Kathryn Wilson was an important individual in the success Utah Royals FC-AZ G10 had on the day. She made a positive impact on both sides of the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["285145"],"_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-69e5d18de30ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace Schmidt played as a midfielder for Utah Royals FC-AZ G10 during this match. She showed to be strong and consistent throughout the match. Schmidt had a positive impact on both sides of the pitch for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she displayed creative thinking and awareness. She did well to break lines with her passes and had good ideas on the ball. Schmidt had good movement and displayed confidence in her touch on the ball. Her ability to play one touch passes and be accurate throughout a match was shown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Grace showed consistency and did well to prevent chances coming from the midfield. She cuts passes out and tracked marks. Additionally, she was strong into tackles and didn't allow her opponents much time on the ball. Ultimately, Grace Schmidt performed well in the match and had 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":"Malia Snowden","_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":"Utah Royals FC-AZ 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-69e5e76886776"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malia Snowden played as a center back during this match. She quickly showed her confidence, strength, and vision. Snowden is tall, brave, and has good ideas on the ball. Notably, she was consistent throughout the match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In possession, Malia displayed that she had great control of the ball and was accurate with her passes. With the ball at her feet, she made good decisions and looked to break lines. She showed to have a strong right foot and did well to support others at a good angle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively, Snowden did well to prevent multiple chances for her opponents. Notably, she uses her body well to win the ball and displayed strength into challenges. Her positioning was good and she did well to stay connected with the backline. In summary, Malia Snowden had a strong performance during this 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":"Lillian Boren","_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":"Utah Surf 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-69e5e7688681a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lillian Boren played as a forward and a midfielder during this match for Utah Surf ECNL RL G10. She is an attacking mind and hard working individual that did well to make chances when the ball was near her. She showed to be quick, brave, and a threat in the attacking half. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boren did well to create chances for her team in the attacking half. Notably, she had good ball control and did well under pressure. Additionally, she had the only assist for her team in the match. Boren did well to find a gap in the backline and played her teammate through to create the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As for her defensive work, she did well to put the backline under pressure. Lillian did not allow for opponents to have much time on the ball in their own half. Although her team came up short in this match, Boren showed to be a consistent and confident individual on both sides of the ball. Overall, Lillian Boren had a strong performance in the match and did well to create chances for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->