Eclipse Select SC G10 Earns 4–2 Win Over Mustang SC in Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The matchup between [program_tooltip program_id='283327' first='Eclipse' last='Select SC'] ECNL G10 and Mustang SC G10 opened at a rapid pace. Both sides playing quick combinations and pushing forward aggressively. Mustang SC threatened early and broke through first, scoring from a wide-area strike that found the back post. Their midfield working well as a unit allowed them to control more of the early play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The momentum shifted when Mustang SC introduced fresh legs. Two quick goals for [program_tooltip program_id='283327' first='Eclipse' last='Select SC'] flipped the match to 2–1 by the 30-minute mark. After the goals, most of the pressure was on Mustang SC's half. A late first-half turnover allowed Mustang SC to equalize before the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half brought more patience at the beginning of the half from both teams. Mustang SC showcased the ability to use the full width effectively. Still, Eclipse struck again, beating the high line for the 3–2 lead. A well-placed header from a free kick sealed the 4–2 win late in the match. Despite the scoreline, the match was highly competitive, with [program_tooltip program_id='283327' first='Eclipse' last='Select SC'] ultimately capitalizing on their chances.</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":"Brooklyn Becker ","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC 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-692dea6e40796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn Becker played as a forward in this match for [program_tooltip program_id='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC ECNL'] G10. She is a tall, quick, and strong player who showcased early with the first goal her ability to cross and create chances for herself. Becker displayed that she has a strong right foot and is a step ahead of the speed of play. In possession, she does well to connect with teammates and is confident with her passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Becker also showed that she is comfortable communicating while her team is under pressure. Additionally, Becker is a hardworking individual that displayed that she is willing to drop in and support the backline. She can also be the outlet for her team to progress forward from multiple areas on the pitch. She has great timing in her movements off the ball and is aware of the angles that she is supporting her teammates from. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beyond that, Becker will put her body into every challenge. Also, she is comfortable taking chances from nearly anywhere around the box. Overall, although Brooklyn Becker wasn't on the winning side of this match, her performance stood out as a high quality player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261444"],"_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-692dea6e40850"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='261444' first='Adelyn' last='Thomas'] played as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283327' first='Eclipse' last='Select SC'] G10 during this match. The first of many strengths that stands out about Thomas is her work ethic. She is a hardworking player that will give everything she has from the moment she steps onto the pitch. Her efforts paid off earlier in this match as she scored the first goal for [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is fast, consistent, and confident. She has great passing abilities, looks to combine with the midfielders often, and awareness on and off the ball. Defensively, she is strong and manages her mark well. In addition, when she has the opportunities, she will take chances in the attacking third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimately, [player_tooltip player_id='261444' first='Adelyn' last='Thomas'] is a threat in the attacking third if she has space and has great movement to be an option for her teammates. She is dangerous in the attacking half and is a difference maker in the midfield for [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select'] ECNL. </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":"Gabriella Sposeto","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC 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-692dea6e4093e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabriella Sposeto played as a midfielder during this match for [program_tooltip program_id='278035' first='Mustang' last='SC ECNL'] G10. She showcased to be a confident, strong, and aware player. Sposeto has the ability to see and read the game well. She shows to support her teammates often in good areas and is confident playing one touch passes under pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sposeto has great timing in her movement and connects her passes often. Defensively, she tracks her mark and cuts passes out. Additionally, Gabriella stays connected with the other midfielders throughout a match making it difficult for opponents to pass through the middle of the field. Ultimately, Gabriella Sposeto is a strong midfielder for Mustang SC G10 that often times is a key piece in her team having the ability to keep the ball and find ways to go forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["246604"],"_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-692dea6e409ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='246604' first='Asha' last='Kikama'] played as a center back for [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select'] ECNL G10 during this match. She is a strong and confident player. Kikama communicates within her team and does well to organize the back line. She doesn't shy away from getting the back line up and covers well for others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kikama showed that she can make good decisions on and off the ball in her own half. She is aware of when she has time on the ball and when she needs to keep things simple. Additionally, her passing ability is great and looks to break lines when the opportunity is there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she puts everything she has into her tackles and challenges. Kikama can win in the air and will put her body on the line to prevent opponents from having clear chances. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='246604' first='Asha' last='Kikama'] is an important piece to the success [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select'] had in this game. She made big tackles that prevented chances and did well to help keep the back line organized. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249818"],"_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-692dea6e40a2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='249818' first='Daniella' last='Berruti'] played as a midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283327' first='Eclipse' last='Select SC'] G10 during this match up against Mustang SC. Her role was a defensive midfielder and support to the back line well. Although she had a more defensive role, she made an impact in the chances her team had in the attacking half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berruti showcased to be problem solver, have great passing, and connect with her teammates often. She showcased creative ways to relieve pressure in tight spaces and the ability to combine with teammates to move the game forward. Additionally, she is comfortable under pressure and does well to control passes that are played to her. Ultimately, [player_tooltip player_id='249818' first='Daniella' last='Berruti'] is a consistent and smart defensive midfielder. She manages the defensive responsibilities well and is a key piece in getting her team out of their defensive third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->