ECNL Phoenix: 6 Nevada Girls to Watch From the Class of 2029

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ECNL Phoenix is the first major showcase of the season for Nevada girls soccer players.<br>[program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] will be well represented at the event, which runs Nov. 13-15 at Reach 11 Sports Complex.<br>Here are six players from the class of 2029 to watch during the tournament:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418390"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca7483"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fiery competitor, Base isn't afraid of contact and shows no fear against larger opponents despite lacking ideal height for a center back. She plays with a high motor, never slowing down to make a tackle. Base plays for [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2010/11 and also helped her high school team reach the 5A state semifinals this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418391"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca74bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An emerging talent at center back for the [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2010/11 team, Briggs has the size and pace to shut down opposing forwards. She is strong in the air while her passing out of the back continues to improve. Briggs has a strong right foot that is dangerous on free kicks, which she showed during the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332894"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca74ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top players in the state in her class, the versatile left-footer plays outside back and as a left winger for the [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2009/10 team. Browner likes to join the attack from the back with overlapping runs and excels at whipping crosses into the box. She also shows a scoring touch when she finds herself around the penalty area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418392"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca751f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mainstay on defense for the [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2010/11 side, Johnson is the prototype center back with size, strong tackling and excellent aerial skills. She organizes the back line well for her team and has shown good recovery speed on those rare occasions when she finds herself out of position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418393"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca754b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The metronome in the midfield for the [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2010/11 team, Pierce controls the pace of the game. She provides the link between the back line and her team's attackers with well-placed passes and is improved as a ball-winner in the center of the park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418394"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aeef54ca7575"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A right back for the [program_tooltip program_id='280229' first='Las' last='Vegas Heat Surf'] 2009/10 team, Turner isn't as flashy as some other players. But her strength is in her consistency, as she rarely gets beat out wide and is adept at shutting down crosses, as well. Turner is part of a defense that has posted three shutouts in the first seven games during ECNL play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->