Minnesota Thunder 11G ECNL Dominate 5-0 Win Over FC Wisconsin

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minnesota Thunder 11G set the tone early. They controlled the pace and pressed as a unit. Their movement was sharp, and they left very few gaps to exploit. Every player, starter or sub, understood the system and their role. The formation fits this group well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, the team showed patience. They recognized when to slow play and when to push forward. Their quick start paid off with a 3–0 lead in the first 10 minutes. The attack looked creative and dangerous in several ways. They generated chances through combination play, individual ideas, and strong corner routines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minnesota kept control for most of the match. They limited mistakes and played most of the match in the FC Wisconsin's half. The final score, 5–0, reflected their dominance. Overall, this was a complete and impressive performance from a team that showcased to be a competitive team for this age group.</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":"Kennedy Killian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69257624ed90a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy Killian plays as a forward for [program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']. She is confident, fast, and strong. Killian showcased quickly in this match that she is willing to take a chance in the attacking third if she has the opportunity to. She is confident with her left and right foot, has a good touch, and has good ideas in and around the box. Killian showed that she is composed in goal scoring opportunities and is a constant threat when the ball is at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Killian also showcased that she has good and well thought out timing in her movements and decisions on the ball. She has great positioning to cause problems for a backline and has no issue pressing when her team is out of possession. Ultimately, Kennedy Killian is a pivotal piece in the success Minnesota Thunder have had. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317809"],"_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-69257624ed970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='317809' first='Casi' last='Hernandez'] plays as a midfielder and as a forward for [program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']. During this match, she played as a midfielder. Hernandez showcased quickly to be a game changer in the midfield with an attacking mindset to create chances for her team. She has great awareness, is confident with players on her back, and has good decision making with the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hernandez also showed to be a clever player with how often she was able to connect with the striker after receiving the ball with her back to the attacking half. She has a good touch, is strong with both feet, and a consistent threat. She reads the game very well and looks to create chances often. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='317809' first='Casi' last='Hernandez'] is a strong player for Minnesota Thunder and can change a game with her style of play.</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":"Kora Trucano","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69257624eda0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kora Trucano plays as a forward for [program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']. Early into this match, she showed her pace and willingness to take players on. More often than not, she was able to beat her opponent and drive into the attacking third with ease. Trucano communicates well verbally and with her body language. She shows at good angles and she shows her teammates in good timing where she wants the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trucano is right footed and looks to take chances in the attacking third. She had moments in the first half of taking chances on frame but also had opportunities for multiple assists. During the second half, she began to mix up her decisions making it more unpredictable for her opponent to defend her. Ultimately, Kora Trucano is a strong and fast forward who has a never give up attitude that makes an impact for her team advancing up the pitch. </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":"Ellie Whitcomb","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"102","_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_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69257624eda8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellie Whitcomb plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']. She is a defensive minded midfielder that doesn't shy away from taking opportunities to join the attack. Whitcomb is strong, communicates well, and helps keep the midfield organized. She tracks her mark and cuts passes out well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the ball, she showcased that she is consistent with her passing and has good awareness on the pitch. Whitcomb has great positioning and has a willingness to get on the ball. She scored the second goal of the day from a corner by winning in the air. Overall, Ellie Whitcomb is a strong midfielder who handles her defensive responsibilities well and supports the backline often. </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":"Evie Huffer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_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":"102","_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_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69257624edb02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evie Huffer plays as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='279091' first='Minnesota' last='Thunder ECNL']. She has great passing and her awareness of where she is on the pitch is very good. Huffer is strong and has good movement to support teammates at angles. She can be patient on the ball but looks to break lines. She has great positioning and is strong into challenges. Huffer showcased that she can play longer passes comfortably and does well to help her team keep possession of the ball. Overall, Evie Huffer is an important piece to the midfield success Minnesota Thunder have had in this match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->