ECNL PHX Fall- Opening Day Early Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first ECNL National Event of the 2026/2027 club season kicked off in Arizona at the Reach 11 Sports Complex on Friday. The three-day event features some of the top teams and players from all over the country. Below are some of the standouts from the early games in the 2010/2011 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385356"],"_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-6af76660c311d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">John was outstanding in the opening game against Utah Royals FC-AZ. She had the play that set up the opening goal for her side in a 3-0 win. She then scored the second goal for her side on a great finish off a cross. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside of those key moments in the first half, John was effective in the press and made life difficult on the Utah Royals defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a strong player with a good first touch and a nose for the goal. She's up to seven goals and two assists on the season (stats from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sbvecnl10.11g/">the SBV social media page</a>). Her performance on Friday in front of scouts will certainly catch the attention of college coaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378532"],"_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-6af76660c3153"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The fitness level required to play for the [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] U16 ECNL team is remarkable. Those players were buzzing from the opening whistle. They hunted as a pack and there was no let up. The second wave of substitutes had little drop off too. It just felt like there were 13 players on the field for Sporting at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sharma was a major reason why. The box-to-box midfielder was everywhere. She was throwing herself into tackles, cutting out passing lanes, and providing cover for her teammates. She was a maniac in the center of the field with her endless energy and destructive approach to winning back possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sharma did well in possession. She checked her shoulders before receiving the ball, made quick decisions on the ball, and found ways to split the opposition with her passing. She put together a terrific opening performance in a dominant win for her side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280270"],"_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-6af76660c3175"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Snyder was a standout for her side in the opening game against Rockford Raptors. The attacker was dangerous on the ball. She was creating chances with her dribbling, passing, and pressing. Snyder had a couple of moments in the second half that showcased her brilliance. She was playing with her back to the goal and pulled off a perfect flick with the outside of her foot to set a teammate up for a chance. Snyder saw a lot of the ball int eh attack as she worked for chances and did well turning those touches into chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["379757"],"_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-6af76660c3194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper kept the game against Rockford close. She had a couple of saves on breakaway chances. She also made a good diving save on a chance as well. The West Side Alliance goalkeeper was active in the game and did well getting off her line when called upon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419570"],"_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-6af76660c31b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burke had a strong second half against West Side Alliance. She was a constant threat against the defense. She led the attack and had chances on goal. She got behind the defense with her pace. She also used her strength to create chances with her hold-up play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419571"],"_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-6af76660c31d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hannell is listed as a forward on her player profile, but she was playing left center back for her club team on Friday. The Rockford Raptors U16 ECNL captain was always in the right spot to make the right play to help her team secure a shutout victory in the opening game. She was tasked with slowing down the West Side Alliance talented attack. She did her job and then some. Hannell along with left back Sage Smentowski were terrific in the second half. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290539"],"_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-6af76660c31ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dusing had an impressive individual effort for the opening goal against Rising on Friday. She intercepted a pass, raced past the defender to get to the loose ball, and then showed good composure in front of goal to tuck away the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377003"],"_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-6af77b70cad22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dashnaw was a star along the backline for FC Westlake. She had a couple of last second tackles to stop the Rising attack. She was a key piece of the FC Westlake side in the game. She did well on the ball too and connected passes to her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside back Mia Bartlett also had a key last second block in the first half for FC Westlake. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["338292"],"_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-6af77b70cada3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hodge was outstanding from the opening whistle on Friday, but her highlight play on the second goal of the game is captured below. It was a Trinity Rodman-esque type of run and finish from the young winger who has a very bright future in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:video {"id":419576} --> <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/Hodge-Goal-Rising.mov"></video></figure> <!-- /wp:video -->