Nationals open up the postseason against MVLA, which is the most challenging opponent to face in this age group. They’re loaded with talent in every spot on the field and have incredible depth. The Northern California powerhouse will likely be in the spotlight for most of the action in Redmond.

Witmer is the first center back to get the challenge against MVLA. The left center back from Nationals is a top level defender. She’s a smart player who reads the game and gets to the right spots to support her teammates. She’s comfortable on the ball and her team often plays through her in the build-out. Witmer will be tasked with organizing the defense against a nonstop attack from MVLA, but she is capable of rising to the occasion.