Christiansen provided the key pass for the second goal for Charlotte Independence. She pinged the ball cross field that provided Mikayla Pieratt with a 1v1 opportunity. Pieratt played the correct pass into space for Ellen Creagh Ellen Creagh M State NC who finished the breakaway.

Christiansen is a big-time talent from the Girls Academy and one of the best midfielders in the state. She is a box-to-box midfielder who plays with her head up. She makes excellent decisions on the ball and shows the quality to suggest she can play against faster competition in the future.

There is plenty of key traits for Christiansen’s game to suggest she will a key player at the next level. She has an excellent first touch and does well keeping close control of the ball under pressure. She’s an excellent player who is shining in the Girls Academy this season.

Victoria is a deep-lying midfielder who controls the middle of the park both on and off the ball. Her positioning is fantastic, always knowing where to go to anticipate passes. Snuffing out attacks at the bud is a phenomenal quality she has, even when she’s not anticipating them. A rigid duel-winner, she has no fear in going toe-to-toe with any midfielder. She imposes herself physically, helping to do so both in the heart of the park as well as higher up the pitch. On the ball, she provides much-needed clarity. Opening up the play, she helps create spaces in the middle while she exploits spaces out wide. Her vision is just as good as her composure, picking out passes that help progress her team’s attacks.

Christiansen is one of those players that jumps off the screen on game film. She’s always involved in the play. She’s got active feet and a quick mind. She’s been a key catalyst for the Independence midfield this season with her play. She’s been identified by US Soccer scouts and called into a Talent ID events in the past. Christiansen’s play this season has been a revelation that should continue to generate looks from scouts.