Unsigned Showcases: Top players in LA
The TopDrawerSoccer.com Unsigned Showcases stopped by LA in June, with an impressive turnout.
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Below is a list of some of the top girls players that took the field.
GK McKayla Wakefield, Legends FC (2020) – Wakefield is a young keeper with a great work ethic. She keeps her composure under pressure and has a great presence on the field. Wakefield is strong and excels at distributing the ball.
D Hali Bettner, Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks (2018) – Bettner is a skilled player who uses her strength to her advantage. She plays smart and simple and possesses good technical skills.
D Lily Powell, FC Dallas (2021): Despite being one of the youngest players, Powell rose to the occasion and played beyond her years. She showed a strong understanding of the game and was always putting herself in the correct position to support her teammates. Powell is a tough player and steps to the ball well.
D Maya Hamilton, San Diego Surf (2020) – Hamilton was the standout player of the day. She is a very fast player with the ability to attack out of the back. Hamilton can be an even greater weapon by communicating more to let her teammates know she is open.
D Cassandra Graham, FC Barcelona (CA) (2020) – Graham is a strong, young player with good technical ability. She can help herself by giving her teammates more direction. She excels both on and off the ball and will be a player to keep an eye on moving forward.
D Alexandria Canarelli, Las Vegas Premier (2020) – Canarelli has good physical ability and is a solid ball winner. She is strong with the ball at her feet, but also makes good runs off of the ball. She is a defender with the ability to penetrate into the midfield.
M Hanna Knudsen, FC Barcelona (CA) (2020) – Knudsen has the potential to be a diamond in the rough. She is a physically strong player who uses her body well. She moves well off of the ball and also excels with the ball at her feet.
M Madisen Carter, Slammers FC (2020) – Carter is a skilled player who makes smart runs off of the ball. She excels at all aspects of the game, but should look to take more shots in order to prepare for the next level.
F Amy White (2018) – White is a tough player who excels with the ball at her feet. She created numerous shot opportunities for herself throughout the day. To improve her game, she can work on moving more off the ball to create more opportunities for her and her teammates.
F Kennedy Carter, Slammers FC (2020) – Carter was absolutely one of the top players on the day. She is very strong and possesses good speed. She excels in all areas of the game and will be a player to keep an eye on moving forward.
F Cassity Bunjovac, Scottsdale Soccer Blackhawks (2020) – Bunjovac is a very strong player who uses her body well. Throughout the day she proved she has a high soccer IQ and has great movement off of the ball.
Honorable Mentions
GK Isabella Hara, Liverpool Soccer Club (2020)
MF Kaitlyn Bodemeijer (2018)
F Kennedy Lazenby, Slammers FC (2021)
2017 LA Unsigned Showcase
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