2029G ECNL FL: Early Emerging Defenders

With the ECNL Girls season underway, there are prospects who have become a force at the back. With these Class of 2029s, there have been first-year jumps, breakout seasons, and continuation of progress from ECNL-RL. Playing in a cut-throat Southeast Division, these CBs and OBs have found their footing. They have kept clean sheets and limited the impact of high-octane offenses. In light of the summer rankings update, below are some early emergers in the August/September period who look to expand on this throughout the duration of the season:    CB who is having a strong start in debut ECNL season. Excellent at turning to the point of attack, positioning body in front of the ball while remaining on toes to add pressure. Brilliantly follows pacy attackers from start to finish, blocking valuable crosses. Has a knack for scoring long-range free kicks, offering great power that travels with swerve.     JFC ECNL central defender who uses tall frame to win headers frequently. 4x selected GNT who effectively marches out, escaping from attacking units looking to swarm in. A regular in different passing patterns, including wall passes, turn and gos and splitting passes forward. Establishes control with every loose ball, becoming a weapon for direct sequences in the middle phase.     Athletic Club ECNL CB / LB with the actions to maximize a physical profile. In possession, the process is simple: Poleo makes the call, receives cleanly before dishing it off for progression options in motion. When defending matchups or edge spaces adjacent, there is a quality effort made in dispossessing individuals by leveraging their own body weight against them upon contact.     [program_tooltip program_id='348691' first='Team' last='Boca'] ECNL defender who assists in central and left flank coverage alike. From goal kicks or early phase advances, Colmenero will make spatially aware runs (if not receiving early already) to funnel a path forward, effectively serving as the attack's nucleus. Moves in position to win interceptions or carry aforementioned runs along to carve out bases for key passes.     2010/11 ECNL left back with a clear eye on crosses. Having a vision developed over time, used to square side curlers or wrap-arounds near the 6-yard box, straight in the danger zone to primary target. An omnipresent threat in games of transitions, this SCUFC game standout knows markers in detail to move swiftly to cover as required in the assignment.     Seminole United ECNL CB with well balanced strength. Plays with an innate pace of play mechanics understanding, knowing when to act timely on retrieval situations. Mirrors passing play down each channel, highlighting a unique maturity on the ball which contributes to the bigger picture. Lake Mary student athlete who does not falter against dynamic forwards, managing clearances well, active as the calm in the storm.

With the ECNL Girls season underway, there are prospects who have become a force at the back. With these Class of 2029s, there have been first-year jumps, breakout seasons, and continuation of progress from ECNL-RL. Playing in a cut-throat Southeast Division, these CBs and OBs have found their footing. They have kept clean sheets and limited the impact of high-octane offenses. In light of the summer rankings update, below are some early emergers in the August/September period who look to expand on this throughout the duration of the season:

Michelle Ray

FL #6

D #1

HEIGHT 5'7"

POS D

CLASS 2029

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Michelle Ray

State: Florida

School: Park Vista

Club: Team Boca

CB who is having a strong start in debut ECNL season. Excellent at turning to the point of attack, positioning body in front of the ball while remaining on toes to add pressure. Brilliantly follows pacy attackers from start to finish, blocking valuable crosses. Has a knack for scoring long-range free kicks, offering great power that travels with swerve.