The Penn Fusion 2010 squad is one of the favorites to win it all in this age group. They have depth, an organized defense, and a dominant midfield.

Rife is the leader of the attack. The striker can stretch the field against the defense with the smart timing of her runs off the ball. She’s strong on the ball and a good dribbler. She has the quality to hold off defenders and keep control under pressure. She’s been a key player to the Penn Fusion attack – and one of the uncommitted members of the squad heading into this week.

Rife is a forward who relies on awareness and timing. She’s adept at slipping into the right spaces at the right moments, giving her an edge inside the penalty area. As her pace and one-v-one skills continue to grow, she projects as a forward who can consistently convert chances.

Rife is a winger on the Penn Fusion 2010 ECNL team. There is a toughness and strength to her game that offers a different dynamic from the Fusion squad that can often try to pass around the opposition, but Rife is willing to run through the competition. She is competitive, fearless, and effective. She has the skill to back up her approach too. When she gets the ball in the final third, she is remarkably sharp in her movement and decision-making. I believe she takes the corner kicks for her club team, which shows her excellent technique in ball striking. Rife is an asset for her side with her quality in the attack.