The quickness and speed that Simone puts on display during a match is fun to watch. She has soft hands and confident holds while in the air or in the dive. Bennett’s twitchy movements allow her to stay in the box for an extra moment to make that highlight reel reaction save. Simone is an athletic keeper that uses her feet well and can play out of the back with the best of them. This High School 1st Team All-League GK plays for one of the top clubs in the state, Crossfire (XF), and is pitted against the top programs in the country during showcase season. She handles the pressure of the goalkeeper position well and is built to play at the next level.

Smooth is what comes to mind when watching Simone play. She has a crispness to her holds and quickness to her ball release. Simone can play big when needed and moves very well throughout the box. Last year’s 2nd Team All-League GK will look to help her team battle for the top spot in the tough and talented North Puget Sound League.

Three shutouts and only one goal against in Seattle give Bennett a strong leg to stand on in claiming to be one of the best for this coming tournament. She will be tested right out of the gate as her XF Academy side takes on Slammers FC HB Koge, a team that put up 13 goals in their previous four matches. Bennett will look to hold her own against this potent attack and see XF through to the semis.