Francesca Johnson
Francesca Johnson
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Robert Almasin | Prep Soccer Scout
I’ve covered Francesca in numerous club matches and she has always delivered. The Duke commit helped her Sacred Heart Cathedral team to 4th place WCAL (West Catholic Athletic League) and an overall record of 14-8-1 on the season. She scored 12 goals and provided 15 assists for the Fighting Irish. Francesca is a top-tier player who can score goals in bunches or is impressive enough to make any highlight reel. On the pitch, she’s calm, cool, and collected. She has the technical skills to work in tight spaces and slice trough defenses for high percentage scoring opportunities. SHP is looking to be a team to challenge for the top spot next year.
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Read EvaluationRobert Almasin | Prep Soccer Scout
She played lights out and led her team to a 4-3 victory with a hat trick in hand. In previous matches, I’ve seen her more as an attacking mid, but her new look as the focal point of the Surf attack was something special. The recent Duke commit made incredible shots that could make any highlight scoring reel. She was the MVP of the match and it was one of the most impressive scoring I’ve seen in quite awhile. It’s gonna be awesome to see how far she can lead her first place team into the second round and in the ECNL playoffs.
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Read EvaluationRobert Almasin | Prep Soccer Scout
She was more like a field general. Her calm presence in the midfield while finding players in open pockets was one of the key factors to Surf’s success. She can also make precise passes in the attacking third and make it look as if this team has been playing together for many years. Francesca is a top-level player who will probably make a commitment to a Division I team soon. Her soccer IQ is very high, and she sets the tempo as well as leads by example.
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Also scored a hat-trick for SF Glens against Academica. Johnson & Leifried were flat out menaces for their older opposition this past weekend. They were named as Co-Player’s of the Match for the Glen’s. I’m sure the Glen’s will invite Johnson back for the remainder of the season.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Johnson was a First Team Northern Cal All-Conference selection last year. She moved from De Anza Force to Bay Area Surf ‘] for this campaign. The attacking talent has continued her outstanding play at the ECNL level. Left-footed, quick, strong, and driven are the best descriptors for Johnson. She uses her body as well as pretty much any player in this class. She’s never shy to get into the tackle and runs through would-be challengers with her strength and pace. Johnson is an elite finisher with her left. She operates as either a No. 10 and No. 9. She has a high-level tactical understanding of the center attacking positions. She is one of the best talents in the state and has elevated her play this season.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Johnson plays as the No. 9 for De Anza 09 ECNL. I believe she played with the 08 team during the ECNL playoffs last season. Great as a back-to-the-goal option. Best attribute of her game is her hold-up and linking play. She likes to get her teammates involved in the play. She makes intelligent runs off the ball and can get downhill in a hurry when she gets in behind the defense. Improving as a one-touch finisher will take her game to the next level. Her tactical intelligence is already off the charts for this level.
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