Ibsen goes from unranked to inside the top 20 and for good reason. She has incredible touch, vision, and technical prowess. Always has a plan before receiving the ball and possesses an elite engine. Tough in the tackle and reads the game exceptionally well. This 2010 MVLA team is just unfair.

Ibsen is not a new name to Prep Soccer, but had been lost in the shuffle in the rankings. The Northern California midfielder previously played in the boys league, MLS Next. She’s now playing in ECNL with MVLA 2010, one of the best teams in the nation and the three-time champions for the conference. 

Ibsen is a gifted player who can dominate the game with the ball at her feet. She’s competing for the spotlight in a star-studded squad that includes Youth National Team plays in nearly every position. 

Ibsen’s pace of play stands out. She can handle the frantic game just as well as keeping the tempo of the game under her control. She is good on the ball and can beat players off the dribble. She’s an excellent passer and does well checking her shoulders before receiving the ball. She is a good finisher from distance as well. She has shown the quality to score from outside of the box. 

There are moments where it feels like she can take over the game more and be more commanding with her actions. Ibsen tends to lift teammates in a playmaking role, which makes her an asset for any side. She’s at her best in a defensive or box-to-box in a deep playmaking role. She’d be an ideal fit for a possession-dominant style of play with a veteran leadership partnership established in the midfield to support her growth at the next level. She’s got the quality and soccer smarts to be a professional player in the future.