Alaia Harrington
Alaia Harrington
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Guilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington played for the FC Dallas ECNL G10 team that ended its participation in the group phase of the U16 Division. I got to watch them in their only defeat in the tournament, a 1-0 loss to Solar SC ECNL G11, and despite not registering goals or assists, she was their main attacking option. Harrington played as a center forward and was the focal point of her team’s offense, getting involved in most of their attacking plays. Her teammates looked for her very often, and, even when defended by multiple players, she still managed to keep the ball and make plays in the attacking half. Harrington was also very vocal, constantly communicating with her teammates and suggesting adjustments and changes.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
She was on my players to watch list coming into this showcase and she did not disappoint. Harrington scored two stunning goals against Arlington on day two that helped secure the win for her FC Dallas side. Both goals from outside the box. Very rare to see such a tall, powerful athlete having such a strong technical base. She has a very bright future indeed.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington was huge for FC Dallas , taking charge of the game when her team was down a player and leading them to get the equalizer against SLSG. The midfielder pulled the strings in their offense and did a great job of always being available and finding ways to create chances against a defensively solid team. Harrington used her big frame to shield the ball and make turns on opponents and passed the ball extremely well. She also drifted to both wings and was very aggressive and resourceful when going at defenders to beat them off the dribble.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
What a player this young lady is. I was really surprised not to see her in the most recent USYNT squads. She has everything that is needed to perform at the highest level and then some. So skilled for such a tall, long physical profile. She can beat you in all kinds of ways. Offensively she is an excellent distributor, has amazing close control, and she’s a threat to score from anything under 40-45 yards away from goal. Defensively she fights and scraps, wins ground/aerial duels at a very high percentage and is incredibly fast in transition. Looking forward to seeing how much she has developed her game since the last time we saw her play.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington plays for the FC Dallas U16 team that will face Charlotte SA, Concorde Fire Platinum and Penn Fusion SA while in Lakewood Ranch. An U15 player, she’s a complete forward who has the tools to dominate opponents and take matches over in a variety of ways. Also capable of playing in midfield, she’s very physical, using her body very well to shield the ball from opponents and her pace to make direct runs upfield. Harrington is very technical too, and uses both feet very well to dribble, pass and shoot. She’s an elite finisher who’s also a threat in the air.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington earned the attention at the ECNL playoffs in June. The FC Dallas star has all the trademarks of a big-time player and she will be a highly ranked prospect in our rankings. The midfielder can do it all – and differentiates herself from her peers with her quality in dead ball situations. She’s an elite ball striker. Harrington has been part of US Soccer Talent ID and National Team call-ups in the past. She has international level potential.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
This one is special. 2011 born player playing for the FC Dallas 2010 team and she certainly doesn’t look like she’s playing up as she towers over most of the other girls on the field. She glides through space and wins so many headers. Technically gifted as well this young talent has the world at her feet if she keeps progressing.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington was FC Dallas ‘ most consistent offensive weapon during the match. She was used on the left side of the team’s attack in the first half and used her ability to dribble the ball forward to get to the engine and send passes and crosses into the box. In the second half, she spent most of the time on the right and had some success in some attempts to get the back with her back to the goal, make turns on Albion’s defenders and finish with her left foot – she missed the goal just for a few inches in one of those plays. Harrington also provided good service in set pieces.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Harrington helped her team FC Dallas 10G ECNL beat DKSC ‘ last=”] 10G ECNL RL 6-0. She came off the bench during the second half, when her team was starting to slow down with the comfortable lead, and helped them raise their intensity with her play in midfield. A lefty with great physical and technical tools, she was very active in midfield, helping her team create chances at a high volume. Harrington was unstoppable with her runs through the middle and also drifted wide on some occasions, sending dangerous crosses into the box. She also completed the vast majority of the passes she attempted, displaying great vision and quality on the ball.
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