ECNL Florida: U17 Top Performers from the Ohio Valley

U17s from the Ohio Valley Conference fared well at the ECNL Florida Showcase. These players stood out amongst the competition. D Avery Brown Avery Brown D Franklin | 2023 TN (Tennessee Soccer Club) - stepped into the center back position and solidified the defense in a 3-1 victory vs Heat FC. M Emma Buttera (Internationals SC) - kept good team shape and won the ball multiple times in 1v1 situations against Sting Austin. F Katie Shea Collins Katie Shea Collins F TN (Tennessee Soccer Club- scored an assist during the National Selection Game and finished the weekend with 2 goals and 3 assists. F/M Addysen Cusick Addysen Cusick M OH (Internationals) - did well to help maintain possession and counterattacks in a 1-1 tie against Sting Austin. F Carly Gilbert Carly Gilbert F Bellmont | 2024 State IN (FC Pride) - was a threat to score throughout the game vs Loudoun Soccer finishing with a goal and an assist. GK Lexi Grunder (Tennessee Soccer Club) - was solid in the net during the first half vs FC Stars Blue making two huge saves. M Ella Hamner Ella Hamner M State IN (FC Pride) - was difficult to contain vs. Midwest United FC with a mix of distributing and driving deep throughout the game. D Kamryn Hoyda Kamryn Hoyda D IN (FC Pride) - effort on the back line could not go unnoticed and was a big part of why FC Pride conceded only one goal in three games. GK Peyton Hull Peyton Hull GK Saint Joseph | 2023 IN (FC Pride) - finished the weekend with two shutouts. Her nine saves preserved a 0-0 tie against Midwest United FC. M Grace Jackson Grace Jackson F OH (Internationals) - played an outstanding vs. Pipeline SC and was rewarded with a goal late in the game. D Kylie Jicha Kylie Jicha D OH (Internationals) - played a huge role by winning possession in the defensive third vs. Sporting Iowa. M Lucia Johnson Lucia Johnson F IN (FC Pride) - was solid throughout the weekend playing defensive mid, attacking mid, and forward. Her craftiness on the ball boggled defenders. D/F Josephine Owen Kren Josephine Owen Kren D OH (Internationals) - showed the ability to play as a back and as a forward contributing at both positions throughout the weekend. M Gabriella Lamparty (Internationals) - brought life to her team with an unbelievable equalizing goal vs Pipeline SC. She would later score again in the 3-1 victory. F Bella Macaso (Tennessee Soccer Club) - scored three out of seven TSC goals over the weekend. F Avery May (Kings Hammer SC)- finished the showcase with an amazing five goals in three games. M Kayla Perfect Kayla Perfect M OH (Internationals) - played with great energy throughout the game against Pipeline SC and finished with a beautiful assist on the game winning goal. GK Victoria Safadrin (Internationals) - one of the top keepers in the nation in the U17 age group.  She was the difference maker in all three games for the Internationals who went 2-0-1. F Amanda Schlueter (Kings Hammer SC) - netted a hat trick and an assist against Scorpions Soccer. She finished the weekend with five goals. F Olivia Sipcock (Internationals) - was a constant threat to watch going forward in the attack against Sting Austin. D Anna Spellacy Anna Spellacy D IN (FC Pride) - led a strong defensive effort in a tight game vs Sting Austin. Her free kicks were a challenge to defend. D Karlie Sugar Karlie Sugar D Medina | 2023 OH (Internationals) - dominated 1v1 defending in a 3-2 victory over Sporting Iowa. Defenders Abbey Unkraut, Aliana Weibel, and Ella Smith (Kings Hammer SC) - were exceptional against a strong Richmond United Attack while preserving a 3-0 shutout victory. F/M Talia Whitesel Talia Whitesel F Westfield | 2024 IN (FC Pride) - scored a brilliant goal on a perfect cross from  Tatum Coleman Tatum Coleman F Hamilton Southeastern | 2023 IN to make the score 3-1 against Loudoun Soccer. F Mia Winters Mia Winters F IN (FC Pride) - got the game winner against Loudoun Soccer by beating the keeper in a 1v1.