Texas decisive forwards at ECNL Florida

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 will start early in the ECNL Boys Club Soccer League as the first weekend of the New Year will feature a National Event in Florida, from January 4-6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With club teams from three age groups in action in Lakewood Ranch, the event will reunite 230 sides from all over the country, which will all be looking to start the New Year on the right foot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas will have 22 teams making the trip East, with BVB IA, Dallas Texans, DKSC, FC Dallas, Lonestar SC, San Antonio FC and Solar SC all representing the Lone Star State in Lakewood Ranch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've been taking the week to feature some of the most promising Texas players who will be on the field this weekend, and today it's time we cover the last position, highlighting the forwards who can win matches for their teams:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226607"],"_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-67729c1b17d46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gill will be one of the offensive options of the FC Dallas Red 08 team that will face XF Academy, LVU Rush and VDA in Florida. He's primarily a winger, but consistently shows up inside the penalty box with smart diagonal runs off the ball to finish chances. Gill is very strong in 1v1 situations and can take any defenders with his dribbling, but he's also a threat when he combines with his teammates to explore the space out wide. The forward uses both feet well to pass, dribble and shoot and is very intelligent with his movement off the ball, always giving options to his teammates and exploring the space available in the final third.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":170913,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/04/IMG_4006.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-170913" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">FC Dallas Red B08 vs. Real Colorado National B08 </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90420"],"_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-67729c1b17dd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams and his SAFC 08 side are scheduled to face SUSA FC, United PDX and Florida Kraze in the event. A versatile and dangerous forward, he can play a few different roles offensively, always using his impressive physical tools to get the better of opposing defenders and create and finish chances. Williams can play more centrally, using his big body to work with his back to the goal, but he's also a threat when he peels off the backline and makes diagonal runs between defenders. Because of his pace and dribbling ability, he can also be used out wide, where he can face opposing outside backs in 1v1 duels and use his pace to beat them.</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":"Ben Brophy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"St. Michael's Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Lonestar SC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"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-67729c1b17ea1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brophy plays for the Lonestar SC Red 06/07 side that will have Union KC, Germantown Legends and Wilmington Hammerheads as opponents this weekend. A six-footer, he was a strong presence inside the penalty box, but is also very mobile, constantly making runs and looking for space to get on the ball. He's very dangerous when he gets the ball with his back to the goal because of his ability to make quick turns and finish. A lefty, Brophy is very intelligent and technical and also thrives when dropping deeper to facilitate plays and create chances. He has great vision and is excellent at feeding his teammates inside the penalty box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kR9ojkZPBM","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kR9ojkZPBM </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->