McMahon is a strong player on the wing, whether asked to play defense or in attack. McMahon has a knowledge of the game beyond her years and uses that to her advantage to make quick passes and run into space, much like her teammate Clyburn. McMahon is comfortable in tight spaces on the touchline but will also dribble into the middle of the pitch to create when the opportunity presents itself.

McMahon can play at all three levels and make an impact. I’ve seen her play as a forward, making well-timed runs, displaying great body control and scoring goals from different angles in different ways. She can be a ball-winner who can lock down an opponent, and most of all, when she’s in the midfield she is a player that can pull all the strings. She has great anticipation and vision, seeing play open up before defenders can react to what she is seeing. She plays balls quickly and decisively and will take the small victories over trying to always make a flashy play. Her ability on the ball make her dangerous no matter where she is as she can be a force in the final third or play deeper and carry the ball up the pitch.

McMahon is listed as a forward/defender – and she can play either role at the next level, but I think her future is at right back. She is an ECNL All-Conference honoree at the 2007 age group. Her style of play is best suited in a possession dominant game plan. She can slip into the midfield to overload numbers for her side there. She has enough burst on the ball to get to the end line and whip in a cross. The all-around game is exciting, and she backs it up with a stout defensive approach and a fearless attitude on the field. McMahon is an excellent player wherever she lines up on the field.