A team captain and true lockdown defender, Akoh sets the tone for Atlanta Fire from the back line. As a center back, her reliability and leadership give the team confidence to push forward, knowing she’ll anchor the defense. Akoh reads the game well, breaking up attacks with smart positioning and timely tackles. Her ability to organize the back line and communicate under pressure has been crucial throughout the season. She never shies away from big moments, consistently stepping up to win crucial challenges and keep her team steady in tight situations. Thanks to her consistency, defensive presence, and leadership. Further, Akoh has rightfully earned First Team honors this season and established herself as one of the conference’s premier defenders.

Atlanta Fire opens up the event against Bay Area Surf . It’s a challenging game for the Georgia squad. Bay Area has been excellent this season. It seems like MVLA might be the only team that has been able to score on that defense.

Amara Akoh could be the key to both stopping Bay Area Surf and scoring on Bay Area Surf . The captain of the Atlanta Fire squad has been excellent this season at left center back. She’s a top 1v1 defender with teh quality to shut down the top forward.

She is also a weapon on set pieces. She routinely wins 1v1 aerial duels and is one of the best in that aspect of the game.

Amara Akoh Amara Akoh D State #164 Nation GA , Atlanta Fire – Akoh and the Atlanta Fire defense ended the event with only one goal conceded from the three games. The two shutouts showcased the quality of this event against stiff competition. Valeria Villar was the other star center back for this team. Harper Sams had a good showing at right back.