Five Defensive Gems New to the Missouri/Kansas 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Missouri/Kanas class of 2029 will be released next week. Prior to the unveiling of the ranking, check out a scouting report on five defensive gems who are new to the ranking with this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320254"],"_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-6a8751cfc0d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Austin is a new addition to [program_tooltip program_id='283456' first='Saint' last='Louis Scott Gallagher'] and the ECNL. She was previously one of the most decorated players in the Girls Academy (including being a part of the GA National Talent ID invite list). She joined the ECNL powerhouse during this offseason and immediately improves any roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Austin can do a bit of everything. She is a center back or a center midfielder. She is a right footed player who delivers a perfect ball from set pieces. She scored a couple of goals during the GA events this summer with her free kicks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a smooth athlete who can track any forward. She is strong in the tackle and shows great balance in the duel. She has the tools to fit in any style of play and looks like she will one of the players who has the easiest time adjusting to the college game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385361"],"_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-6a8751cfc0e2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lehn is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] 2010/2011 ECNL team. She played left center back for her club team last season. Lehn had a strong showing during the ECNL postseason event in Seattle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a standout along the defense. She's strong in the tackle. She shows excellent technique in the timing of her challenges. She's good when she keep the forward with their back to the goal. She has a knack for poking away the ball at the right moment. She can get in a little trouble when she's pulled into the channels chasing forwards. She needs to improve on communicating and dropping off into coverage in those situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lehn is an asset on the ball too. She's got good passing range with either foot. She shows comfort and the ability to play out of pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lehn has the tool to be among the top center backs in the Midwest region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385357"],"_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-6a8751cfc0e84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson is the goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] 2010/2011 ECNL team. She has been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was the captain of her club team last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson has quick reflexes and elite athleticism. She is excellent at reading angles and cutting off the shooters best chance at goal. She thrives in those quick reaction moments and can save a lot of chances from becoming goals with those qualities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has excellent distribution with the ball in her hands. She can kick the ball clear of 60 yards and her team thrives with that booming leg as the start of the counter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321180"],"_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-6a8751cfc0ed7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lavender is a defensive midfielder from the [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] 2010/2011 ECNL RL team. She was a key piece of the successful [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] GA team previously. She reads the game well and makes quick decisions on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lavender's first touch and decision-making are the key components of her game, which makes her a strong contender to be among the best in the ECNL RL for the upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176474"],"_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-6a8751cfc0f28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dunn is another player from the [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] squad that is worth the spotlight from this class. The team is moving from the Girls Academy to ECNL RL this season. She was a standout in the GA games and should continue to be a top performer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn has strong hands and excellent footwork. She is good at catching the ball away from her body and using her secure hands to keep control of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn also has good footwork. I believe she played on the field for her high school team. She looks comfortable using her feet against the pressure. She has the tools to develop into a shot-stopper for the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->