A.L.L. Summer Championships: Pennsylvania Prospects Who Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four prospects from Pennsylvania who impressed at this past weekend's Alliance League Summer Championships in Maryland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141452,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Zidane Brena ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"144","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Archmere Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Mesa Elite ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68781d449c9b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">How this brick wall of a goalie remains uncommitted is a mystery. On Sunday morning at the Summer Championships, Mesa's defense got off to a slow start against a talented 3D Georgia squad. Luckily, Brena was on his game and kept the contest close by standing on his head until his teammates found their footing. Brena made several extraordinary saves on close in shots. A couple of those saves came on point blank rebound attempts. His quick reactions and active stick also enabled him to stop attempts from the perimeter as well as shots on the run. When making saves, Brena often displayed an attacking style that you don't see from a lot of net minders. His ability to trigger fast breaks with high IQ and precise outlet passes was impressive too. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["16060"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68781d449ca6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The amazing play of this Rutgers commit was a major reason Team Ten was able to capture the 2026 AA title at the Alliance Summer Championships. Nash's combination of speed, stick skills, and physicality was on full display all weekend. In the open field, Nash ran past, around and through would be defenders. Once he was in the offensive zone, Nash unleashed missiles from 12-15 yards or pushed the ball all the way to the cage and then executed a creative, crowd-pleasing finish. When the defense managed to slow down Nash, he distributed to open teammates. During 6 on 6 action, Nash used his deep bag of moves and quick burst to create open space for shots. Additionally, Nash smartly took advantage of size mismatches and bullied smaller defenders until he was ready to shoot or pass. Nash's poise and high IQ were remarkable.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141459,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Charlie Pulliam ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"143","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Conestoga","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Freedom","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68781d449cb8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At the A.L.L. Summer Championships Pulliam proved he is a versatile mid with intriguing size, underrated speed, and a polished skill set. Thanks to his athleticism and instincts Pulliam was able to initiate from up top going to his left or right. If the opposing defense slid to Pulliam on time, he smartly moved the ball to an open teammate. But if the slide was late, Pulliam charged to the net and then finished with overhead bombs or well-placed side angle shots. Pulliam owns a solid frame and he played with great poise as a ball carrier. That combination allowed him to absorb significant contact as he patiently waited for the right shooting / passing opportunity to arise. Pulliam also displayed the ability to drop back and work as a respectable on-ball defender. While on defense, he scooped up several ground balls in traffic and then smoothly transitioned into the offensive end. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141462,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='16038' first='Logan' last='Riggione']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"143","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"La Salle CHS","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Brotherly Love Zeus ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68781d449cca7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What impressed right away about Riggione was ability to uncork powerful shots from deep with either hand. Riggione was especially effective at sweeping across the top of the defense and then finding the back of the net on the run. He also fired several heavy step-down shots. This talented mid also displayed fantastic speed and a great deal of shake to his game. That combination of assets allowed Riggione to thrive in transition too. He frequently pushed the fast break into the offensive zone and then instinctively made the correct decision on the fly as to which option (shoot or pass) was the higher percentage play. Plus, Riggione flashed the ability to carry the ball behind the net and initiate the offense from X.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->