ECNL TX U17: FC Westlake beat FC Dallas with a last-minute goal

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026-2027 ECNL Girls League is nearing its winter break, and a lot of high-level soccer has been played around the country since the opening weekend at the end of August.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For another season, Prep Soccer Texas continues to follow all the action in the Texas Conference, covering the games with match reports, positional standouts and photo galleries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Sunday, November 8, we were at Westlake High School in Austin, where [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] hosted [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] in a match that reunited two teams that sit in the upper half of the standings in the U17 age group. With a game-winner scored in the last minute of action, [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] triumphed 2-1 in a highly competitive match played in rainy conditions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] U17 vs. [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U17 - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/11/ecnl-tx-u17-fc-westlake-vs-fc-dallas-photos/">Photos</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dfho3UCFPuX/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/Dfho3UCFPuX/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The visiting Dallas started ahead in the 26th minute, when midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='210635' first='Taylor' last='Ladd'] drove the ball through the center and fired a beautiful shot from well outside the box that went into the upper corner. Westalke tied the game with a goal just as beautiful, scored by midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='210624' first='Carson' last='Thompson'] with a left-footed shot after a nice passing exchange.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westlake's game-winner didn't come until the final minute and it was scored by forward [player_tooltip player_id='418952' first='Emma' last='Terrell'], who made a run on the ball on the left, faced three [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] defenders, and had to finish twice to send the ball into the upper corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players of the Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210624"],"_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-6af216322d553"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson played at the base of [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']'s midfield and helped them control the center of the field. She brought a lot of energy to work off the ball and was very hard to get by, showing excellent timing and firmness in her defensive actions and tremendous spatial awareness. Thompson also had a major role in possession, moving the ball intelligently from side to side and finding the team's attacking players with accurate long balls. The midfielder scored Westlake's equalizer right before the halftime break in a play in which she demonstrated great confidence to hit an amazing left-footed shot from outside the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418683,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A2132.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418683" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418952"],"_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-6af216322d5c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terrell brought a lot of energy off the bench for [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] and was rewarded with their game-winning goal. The forward made great use of her pace to keep [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' backline under pressure with her constant runs out wide. Terrell showed tremendous quality to dribble the ball, but also did well when she combined with her teammates, delivering accurate passes and moving well off the ball. She deserves a lot of credit for the game-winning goal, as, besides going against three opposing defenders on her own, she fought a lot for the ball and hit a difficult shot into the back of the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dffuc0ej3Ya/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/Dffuc0ej3Ya/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280272"],"_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-6af216322d620"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shaeffer was excellent at the right back spot and offered significant contributions on both sides of the ball for [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']. Very quick and dynamic, she also showed solid technical foundations to make plays and keep possession. Schaeffer consistently pushed forward, overlapping on the right and offering a passing option to her teammates. Her defensive game was just as strong, as she handled [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] players well when they got into her zone and was very clean and timely with her tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418660,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A1983.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418660" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352836"],"_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-6af216322d671"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gomez was the engine of [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']'s midfield, playing with high intensity and helping them compete in the center of the field. Her ability to take the ball forward helped the home team initiate many attacking plays and free her teammates. Gomez was very difficult to stop when she got going because she not only covered ground very quickly, but also did a great job of unexpectedly changing directions and stopping. The midfielder also had a good presence in the final third, infiltrating into the box and connecting well with the forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418666,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A2014.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418666" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210635"],"_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-6af216322d6be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ladd scored [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' goal in the match and was very active in the center of the field for them. The midfielder was a big part of the team's offense, setting up plays with her ability to dribble the ball forward and intelligent distribution, and consistently getting into the penalty box to finish them. Ladd scored with a beautiful shot from outside the box and had a couple of other chances to put the ball in the back of the net. She also showed good determination and energy to play defense and fought hard for the ball in the center of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418694,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A2201.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418694" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280889"],"_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-6af216322d70e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrington was the focal point of [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' offense and quarterbacked her team from the center forward spot. She played her role with tremendous mobility, circulating everywhere in the final third to find the ball and be an option for her teammates. Harrington did a good job of beating opponents with quick moves and thrived at setting up plays with her ability to dribble and deliver intelligent passes. She was also a vocal leader for the team, instructing teammates in every dead-ball situation and encouraging them after plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418689,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A2170.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418689" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["351206"],"_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-6af216322d75d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fregoso played as a right-sided center back and was the main standout in [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' backline. She was very firm in duels and used her excellent positioning to intercept passes and cover her teammates. Fregoso was very successful in physical duels and did very well in the air when [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] attempted some crosses in the second half. The center back was a bit unlucky in the play that led to Westlake's game-winner, as she managed to dispossess Terrell at the start of it, but the ball came right back to her just a few seconds later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":418663,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/11/2J4A2000.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-418663" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->