California’s next wave of ECNL standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283641' first='De' last='Anza Force'] and Mustang SC -  Players you need to know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USE THE PROMO CODE almasin30 for a discount on your first subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fall ECNL season is about to reach a break in action as we approach the ECNL Phoenix Fall Showcase (November 14-16).&nbsp; Teams are making final roster adjustments, and some have new coaches and new systems in place.&nbsp; Although I covered both ECNL G10 teams (Mustang SC and [program_tooltip program_id='283641' first='De' last='Anza Force']), it was good to see some new faces and identify up-and-coming talent.&nbsp; Both teams have a mixture of top-level as well as undiscovered talent about to become household names.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283641' first='De' last='Anza Force']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983739311632871913","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983739311632871913 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mustang SC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983736846757851553","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983736846757851553 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of these players are possible USYNT call-ups, and a few are ranked in the top 30 in California.&nbsp; Starting with [player_tooltip player_id='268387' first='Ana' last='Pintard'], the Bishop O'Dowd Defender/Forward for Mustang SC.&nbsp; It is great to see Ana in the attacking third, as I've only previously evaluated her on the defensive end.&nbsp; Ana led the backline and was great at counterattacks.&nbsp; Her top-level talent and skill sets are what college scouts look for.&nbsp; Ana is taking on a leadership role, and I look forward to seeing how far this team can go.&nbsp; Also, hoping she will have an opportunity to get a USYNT invite, as her recent progression definitely indicates that she is ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268387"],"_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-6902ff9c61850"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It is great to see Ana in the attacking third, as I've only previously evaluated her on the defensive end.&nbsp; Ana led the backline and was great at counterattacks.&nbsp; Her top-level talent and skill sets are what college scouts look for.&nbsp; Ana is taking on a leadership role, and I look forward to seeing how far this team can go.&nbsp; At every match I've evaluated her, she never disappoints and plays a consistent and steady. Hoping she will have an opportunity to get a USYNT invite, as her recent progression definitely indicates that she is ready to make that jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983744307346772455","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983744307346772455 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='333470' first='Kylee' last='Fore'], the [program_tooltip program_id='283641' first='De' last='Anza Force'] forward, played a key part in the Force attack.&nbsp; She scored the first goal of the match from a free kick just outside of the 18.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='272428' first='Sophia' last='Rodrigues'] sent a nearly perfect pass inside of the 6, and Fore jammed it home.&nbsp; Her ability to find open lanes in the attacking third was what her offense needed.&nbsp; Her strong presence helped to free up other players and create scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["333470"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6902ff9c618c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She played a key part in the Force attack.&nbsp; Kylee scored the first goal of the match from a free kick just outside of the 18.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='272428' first='Sophia' last='Rodrigues'] sent a nearly perfect pass inside of the 6, and Fore jammed it home.&nbsp; She showed the ability to find open lanes in the attacking third was what her offense needed.&nbsp; Her strong presence helped to free up other players and create scoring opportunities. Looking forward to see her progress throughout the season and see if she will be one of the leading scorers on her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983727505296257076","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983727505296257076 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295265' first='Fiona' last='Alston'] got the second goal for Force.&nbsp; It came off of a great corner kick by [player_tooltip player_id='333713' first='Neirah' last='Hafis'].&nbsp; Alston is ranked at #104 in CA and #26 in position.&nbsp; Her burst of speed can get her past the defense in a heartbeat.&nbsp; She's great at beating defenders off the dribble, and she can score in bunches.&nbsp; Fiona is a recent call-up to the US Soccer Talent ID Camp.&nbsp; Hoping to see her earn a shot at camp and possibly make a USYNT sometime in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983730328104792221","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983730328104792221 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335972' first='Hannah' last='Shank'], the forward/mid, led the attack for Mustang SC.&nbsp; She scored their only goal of the match, but it was a beauty.&nbsp; The great buildup was what made this goal special.&nbsp; I counted at least 7 different players getting a touch before she sent it home.&nbsp; It deflected off the far post after it was shot or passed from outside the 18.&nbsp; Her quick reaction got her the goal, but it was her ability to read the defense that got her in the open position.&nbsp; Hannah was also good at finding open lanes in the attacking third, and she made quick, accurate, and decisive passes up top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='335972' first='Hannah' last='Shank']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_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":"Los Lomas","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC ECNL'] G10","_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-6902ff9c6197d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She scored their only goal of the match, but it was a beauty.&nbsp; The great buildup was what made this goal special.&nbsp; I counted at least 7 different players getting a touch before she sent it home.&nbsp; It deflected off the far post after it was shot or passed from outside the 18.&nbsp; Her quick reaction got her the goal, but it was her ability to read the defense that got her in the open position.&nbsp; Hannah was also good at finding open lanes in the attacking third, and she made quick, accurate, and decisive passes up top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983733296447299909","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983733296447299909 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren Huberty had a strong showing on defense. Primarily as an outside back, her strong runs up and down the channels, quick passes on counters, and tracking players on the defensive third made her stand out.&nbsp; She also showed the ability to anticipate the attack and made it difficult for attackers to slip into attacking lanes.&nbsp; I really liked how she distributed the ball quickly and started counterattacks from the backline.&nbsp; The pace at which she played clearly showed her versatility as a wing-back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Lauren Huberty","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC ECNL'] G10","_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-6902ff9c61a1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She had a strong showing on defense. Primarily as an outside back, her strong runs up and down the channels, quick passes on counters, and tracking players on the defensive third made her stand out.&nbsp; She also showed the ability to anticipate the attack and made it difficult for attackers to slip into attacking lanes.&nbsp; I really liked how she distributed the ball quickly and started counterattacks from the backline.&nbsp; The pace at which she played clearly showed her versatility as a wing-back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983758669138509936","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983758669138509936 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lastly, it was awesome to see [player_tooltip player_id='276576' first='Sadie' last='Siedel'], the class of 2029 phenom. Ranked at #1 in CA and #1 in position well in all aspects of the game. The extremely talented player mainly played in the attacking third, but tracked back at times. She is definitely on the radar for USYN teams and is poised to have a breakout year at Bishop O'Dowd. With high expectations and the technical abilities and high soccer IQ, the sky is the limit for Sadie. I'm definitely planning on covering some of her high school matches and this highly talented Mustang team during the next part of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players who played well and made contributions on the Force side were midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='333713' first='Neirah' last='Hafis'] and goalkeeper [player_tooltip player_id='288257' first='Quinne' last='Kepner'].&nbsp; On the Mustang side, it was defender [player_tooltip player_id='186203' first='Katelyn' last='Wong'] and midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='268389' first='Kaitlyn' last='Ventura'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match Highlights</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983754938779128044","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/1983754938779128044 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->