ECNL Florida: U17 Top Performers from the Ohio Valley
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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 (TN) | 2023 TN (Tennessee Soccer Club) – stepped into the center back…
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Continue ReadingU17s 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 (TN) | 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 null | F Pope John Paul II (TN) | 2024 #77 Nation 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 (IN) | 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 St. Joseph (IN) | 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 Walsh Jesuit (OH) | 2024 #50 Nation 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 (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 4'0" | 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 (IN) | 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.